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Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/McGovern to approve Consent Calendar Items as submitted and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Cook-Kallio Abstain: None MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 14. School Safety Valets of the Year Presentation Lisa Adamos, Coordinator for Rides to School Program, said they would like to honor 5th grade students who have volunteered as safety valets for the school year. She recognized Officers Leong, Clornell, Jones, Ackerman and Blanchard who are involved in the program. Sergeant Collins said the program is a collaboration of the City and School District, is part of the Rides to School Program, said two adults and approximately 260 students are involved in the program in 7 of the 9 elementary schools, and they are taught congestion and safety techniques. Vice Mayor Thorne honored the 7 students, representatives of the schools, and two adult volunteers who make the Rides to School Program so successful. 15. Public Comment Mike Conklin spoke on the Sentinels of Freedom program and their concentrated efforts in California and Texas, said they ask cities to embrace the program and provide a letter of intent, they secure jobs for those most severely wounded soldiers and discussed Victor's story of his return from Iraq and employment with the San Ramon Fire Department. He said their five pillars are education, employment, transportation, housing, and mentoring of individuals, they are non- political, and they would love to include Pleasanton in their involvement. Mayor Hosterman thanked Mr. Conklin and said the City Council can consider a resolution under Matters Initiated by the Council. Fred Norman said the Sentinels of Freedom is one of the best groups he has found in assisting returning soldiers and recommended the City's support of the program. He said last month 19 soldiers were killed in Iraq. Kathy Dowding spoke of the coverage of the suicide rate in the military lately which mark a 20 year high, the unpreparedness of the military in addressing PTSD, shared the names of 6 more soldiers who were killed, and announced the P/easantonians for Peace gathering on June 11. Tim Belcher thanked Vice Mayor Thorne for his recognition and hoped the information could be placed on the City's website. He said he has seen many Callippe butterflies along the trails at the Callippe Golf Course, believes more education would be gained by learning more about the butterflies and their host plants, said two holes at the golf course where Callippe are have dead landscaping which should be reviewed, spoke of Pleasanton's protection of the environment, felt the Callippe butterfly is a barometer of the health and balance of the surrounding environment and said the group trying to save Pleasanton Hills are doing this with their Initiative. He