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MINUTES CITY OF PLEASANTON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 2, 2008 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hosterman called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p. m. and the Rattlesnakes Cub Scouts led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Absent: None SPECIAL ITEMS 1. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the November 4, 2008 General Municipal Election City Clerk Karen Diaz reported that the November 4, 2008 General Municipal Election was held for the purposes of electing a Mayor and two members of the City Council, as well as voting on two ballot measures. The Registrar of Voters has completed their official canvass and has certified the results to show Jennifer Hosterman re-elected Mayor; Cindy McGovern and Matt Sullivan elected to the City Council; and both Measures PP and OO passing. Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution declaring the results of the election. Motion: It was m/s by Cook-KalliolThorne to adopt Resolution No. 08-245 Declaring the Results of the November 4, 2008 General Municipal Election. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None OATHS OF OFFICE City Clerk Diaz administered Oaths of Office to Mayor-elect Hosterman and Councilmembers- elect McGovern and Sullivan. REMARKS Mayor Hosterman congratulated her colleagues on their re-election to the City Council, felt this was a strong message affirming the work of the Council, thanked her family members and supporters, and said she will work hard in the coming year to represent the interests of all residents of Pleasanton and work to improve the economic conditions of the City. Councilmember McGovern thanked her family and friends for their love and support during her campaign, said she will do all she can for the community and to keep Pleasanton what it is today. She also thanked her supporters over the last 14 years for their advice and enlightenment. She thanked staff for providing her with information and advice which contributed toward her decision-making, and recognized Pleasanton for what matters to everyone.