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Councilmember Thorne asked staff to return with a resolution on the Consent Calendar to determine whether or not a community organization might be formed in Pleasanton for the Sentinels of Freedom. He noted there was already an organization in Danville and San Ramon. Mayor Hosterman requested and received City Council support for a resolution supporting the concept of a City of One brought forth by students of Foothill High School, to be returned on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember McGovern said she enjoys the fact that youth are involved and trying to step forward and make a difference in the world. Her concern is whether or not they are asking the City to economically support this in some way, as there may be other groups wanting the same, and asked staff to draft the resolution with that in mind. Councilmember McGovern questioned if there was some way to allow Dr. Arnold or someone to verify that the City actually has Callippe butterflies on the golf course. If they are there, it is an extremely exciting thing, as the golf course is the home for which it was named. City Manager Fialho said there is space dedicated to the Callippe butterfly which is monitored annually and the City has its own monitoring firm which determines whether the habitat exists, but they do not survey whether the Callippe is present. Staff is not conditioned to do this as part of the project; they are conditioned only to maintain a habitat which is being done through the Council's approval years ago. Councilmember McGovern said plantings have died and not returned at the 12th and 18th holes, and City Manager Fialho confirmed with Councilmembers that staff could agendize an item for discussion and follow-up work. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she presented commendations to the 2008 California State Champions on Sunday. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen Diaz City Clerk