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Absent: None Abstain: None REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel concerning existing litigation, pursuant to Government Code §54955.9(a): Urban Habitat et al. v. City of Pleasanton, Court of Appeal, State of California, First District, Case No. A118327 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54957.6: Agency representatives: Nelson Fialho and Julie Yuan-Miu Employee organization: Pleasanton Police Officers Association City Attorney Roush said the Council had two matters in Closed Session; one regarding labor negotiations and Council took action to place that matter for consideration of a new agreement on the August 19, 2008 agenda. Also in Closed Session, there was discussion of pending litigation and Council took action and directed that a Petition for Review be filed with the California Supreme Court concerning the Court of Appeal decision in that matter. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 14. Presentation by Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation for the Firehouse Arts Center Councilmember McGovern noted that July 17~" is the official groundbreaking at the Center, located at 4444 Railroad Avenue. John Loll, President, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation, thanked the Council and staff for their leadership in making today a reality, having the historical fire station on Railroad Avenue being transformed into a visual arts and performing arts center is wonderful. He applauded and acknowledged supporters of the project and introduced Pat Smith and Charlotte Severin from the Pleasanton Art League who presented a check in the amount of $20,000 from the Pleasanton Arts League. Mr. Loll said the Pleasanton Arts League was the first pledge of the campaign, highlighted the arts classrooms, and the upcoming groundbreaking event. He also presented a grant certificate and read the resolution. 15. Public Comments Steve Brozosky said the Theater will allow expansion of the downtown, thanked the Cultural Arts Foundation for their work and the Council for moving ahead with construction. Pat Murray, representing the Pleasanton Tulancingo, Mexico Sister City Association in the capacity of Student Exchange Director, said the program began on June 16 when 6 students arrived from Tulancingo to spend a month in Pleasanton and was concluded yesterday when Pleasanton students left for Mexico. On June 23 students got an opportunity to visit Sacramento, were introduced and welcomed by Senator Ellen Corbett, who presented a Senatorial Proclamation in honor of their 25`h Anniversary as well as commemoration to each student. City Council Minutes 3 July 15, 2008