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retention of policy personnel, to develop a competitive practice and then briefly reviewed the terms of the new agreement. Mayor Hosterman opened the item for public comment. V. Venkatesan voiced concern over public sector compensation compared to the private sector and asked for finalization of the report and the future budget to pay for retirement benefits. Kay Ayala discussed the negotiation process and sufficiency of time for public review, voiced concern over long-term liability of benefits approved early in 2000, said she was involved in the approvals based on information provided to her but later learned that she did not have to approve the contract. She believed the liability for state, county and city workers will not be sustainable, said the City is looking at $118 million in unfunded liability, and offered to work on the matter. Mayor Hosterman commended the negotiation process and the new contract. Councilmember McGovern questioned the requirement for 20 years of service to receive retiree medical, and she confirmed the employee would need to have 20 years with the City of Pleasanton. Vice Mayor believed while the contract is fair, there are still some concerns relating to the gap between public and private sectors, and asked that this be considered in future negotiations. Councilmember Sullivan felt the agreement is fair for the City's police officers, recognized the City has good employees, and recognized staffs proactive and incremental work to address long-term health care issues. Motion: It was m/s by Cook-KalliolThorne to adopt Resolution No. 08-235 amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Police Officers Association for the term June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2011. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 13. Review and approve core objectives pertaining to a potential ground lease with the San Jose Arena Management, LLC for use of the Staples Ranch Community Park for an ice skating facility Assistant City Manager Steve Bocian gave the staff report, stating the Council had approved the Staples Ranch Master Plan, and as part of that action approved moving forward with the development of conceptual terms for a ground lease. He gave a PowerPoint presentation and gave an overview of the approved Master Plan site, the ice rink and its programs. He said staff looked at core issues and developed objectives which include outlining the scope of the public/private participation plan for approximately 7 acres of the park used for the ice facility. He referred to the agenda report which included all 18 core objectives and briefly discussed them. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with the City Manager that additional funding would be coming to the City annually based upon a property tax assessment, the cost of which would be known once the ground lease returns. City Council Minutes 3 September 2, 2008