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The rob ca//vote was taken as follows: Couneilmembers - Ayala, Brozosky, Campbell, Hosterman, and Mayor Pico NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 5. MEETiNG OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Under the Consent Calendar portion of the agenda, Mayor Pico mentioned that Council proclaimed October 18, 2003 "Make A Difference" Day and urged ail citizens to attend the festival on Saturday, October 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library to learn how we can collectively make the community a better place in which to learn and work. Council also proclaimed October 20-25, 2003 as "World Population Awareness" Week and he urged citizens to conserve water whenever possible and reflect on ways to ensure adequate and safe water supplies for future generations. October 6-10, 2003 was proclaimed as "Walk to School" Week, and October 7 and 8 "Walk to School" Days. He called upon all students and parents to join in the effort to make our community a healthier place to live. Commendations were also approved by Council to certify Green Businesses within the City of Pleasanton. Pamela Evans, Alameda County Green Business Coordinator, acknowledged the successful parmership amongst the City, the Green Business Program and the certified businesses that were recognized. The City has contributed funds and has promoted the program to the public and businesses in Pleasanton and has participated on the Green Business Certification Team. The businesses are models of environmental leadership to their colleagues. The City of Pleasanton stands out by having one of the first government facilities in the Bay Area. The City's Fleet Maintenance Facility is designed and run with efficiency resource conservation and pollution prevention in mind. Pleasanton is also home to a diverse area of other certified Green Businesses some of which have been certified since 1998. Five auto repair shops, a printer and two more recently certified businesses, the Wyndham Garden Hotel and the Meritage Group, are being commended. She pointed out that the Meritage Group is the first packaging design firm to be certified in the entire Bay Area. These businesses go the extra mile to divert waste from our land fills, to conserve water, and save energy, and to keep our air clean. Gail Galpin mentioned the City has been partners with the Alameda County Green Business Program since 1996. The goals of the program are to encourage environmentaily responsible behavior, to raise public awareness and use of Green Businesses and also to increase cooperation and coordination among regulatory and resource conservation agencies. Local businesses undergo a very thorough and lengthy evaluation to become a Certified Green Business, and receive a logo to display for the customers and the public. She announced the names of businesses being recognized as Certified Green Businesses: Rynick Tire & Auto, Robert Basso, Richard Hutchinson and Dan Ferrari; Allegra Print & Imaging, Wayne and Pamela Yeaw; The Wyndham Garden Hotel, Brace Britton and Buck Chizler; Beratlis Automotive, Chris Beratlis; and The Pleasanton City Council 5 10/07/03 Minutes