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Mr. Fialho said senior discounts are provided for some recreation program. He suggested Ms. McGovern mention this item under Matters Initiated by Council and request staff to review the matter and provide a memorandum to Council on the matter. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Brozosky, Mr. Fialho said pursuant to Council policy, staff has the authority to increase recreational program fees up to 20 percent to recover overhead costs, and anything beyond that amount would be required to be presented to Council for its review and approval. John Butera, a Pleasanton resident, addressed Council regarding its recent decision to approve the Funding Agreement for the West DublinlPleasanton BART Station. He believed The Mills Corporation would only benefit from this new station and not the residents of Pleasanton and Dublin and the greater Tri-Valley area. Michael O'Callaghan, a Pleasanton resident, expressed opposition to public agencies and quasi-public agencies taking political positions on political issues without going through the process of public hearings. Nick Christian, a Pleasanton resident, informed Council and the community about a Walk-A-Thon that he is organizing between Foothill and Amador Valley High Schools to raise money to support US armed forces in Iraq. Ms. McGovern asked how many Pleasanton residents were serving in Iraq? Mr. Fialho was uncertain and believed Mr. Chris Miller had the most updated list. He noted there is a section on the City's website that informs the community about some of the activities the City is involved in and he suggested that this information be added to the website. Chuck Brooks, a Pleasanton resident, made similar comments as Mr. Miller. He believed the Mayor had a right to have an opinion but she should not use her title of Mayor. Richard Cimino, a Pleasanton resident, asked Council to consider the Alviso Adobe Park Restoration project as part of the tourism surcharge assessed on lodging businesses in the Tri- Valley. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Brozosky, Mr. Fialho said the Alviso Adobe Park Restoration project is scheduled to be presented to Council in February 2006. Staff has recently had discussions with the School District regarding funding for this project and he believed the School District might be able to augment this project to some extent. He also discussed the potential of securing Federal grants with a representative from Congressman Pombo's office that would enable the City to proceed with this project. Pleasanton City Council Minutes 6 12/06/05