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Jennifer Roush, Coordinator of the Assets initiative, introduced Abby Johnson and the Club 40 of Lydiksen Elementary. Ms. Johnson explained that the group of fifth graders has worked tirelessly since September, with the help of their families, to manufacture blankets and dolls for donation to Tri-Valley Haven. Annie Johnson and Stephanie Boggs, co-Presidents of Foothill High School's Club 40, thanked the Council for their support and explained that the club's developmental assets create a blueprint for positive and successful choices. They added that they will soon be working on a district-wide effort to help the Open Heart Kitchen feed the hungry community. 12. Proclamation Proclaiming January as "National Blood Donor" Month Councilmember Sullivan read the proclamation, proclaiming January as National Blood Donor Month, and presented it to Andy Zyla, American Red Cross. Mr. Zyla thanked the City Council, explained where citizens can donate blood, and added that the 846 pints collected by Pleasanton residents last year saved over 2500 lives. 13. Public Comment Kathy Dowding read the names of the 6 soldiers who most recently died in Iraq. Peter MacDonald, Chair of the Downtown Vitality Committee of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), spoke on the improvements to the downtown area and explained that his committee is attempting to identify small investments that will have a significant impact on the downtown area. The committee's task forces have identified the priorities as improving the aesthetics of the south entrance and creating a pedestrian safe walkway from Main Street to the Firehouse Arts Center that is well-lit and passable. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 14. Adopt a Resolution accepting the Mid-Year 2008-09 Operating Budget Update and amending the 2008-09 Operating Budget City Manager Nelson Fialho explained that the City's financial policies mandate the presence of specific reserve accounts to address temporary recessions and economic uncertainty; conservative investment practices; and ongoing financial review on a quarterly, mid-year, and annual basis. Mr. Fialho outlined the financial actions of the resolution which are to adjust the current year revenue projections to reflect the lower than expected tax revenues; adjust expenditures, including the reprioritization of planned vehicle replacements, maintaining certain non-essential personnel vacancies, and updating overhead charges to the City's enterprise water and sewer funds. To prepare for a possible future impact relating to the economy, staff also recommends the transfer of $3 million from the Capital Improvement Project Reserve (CIPR) to the Temporary Recession Reserve. In addition to these mid-year adjustments, the next two year operating budget will reflect the operating impacts of new facilities like the Alviso Adobe Community Park, Bernal Community Park, and the Firehouse Arts Center; include new programs designed to strengthen the local City Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 January 20, 2009