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Mr. Fales read a letter of:resignation to the City Council from Councilman Cairo to be effective November 2 1965. Councilman Cairo stated that he did not feel he could do his best work at either his place of business or for the City of Pleasanton because of the increasing demands upon his time. He also stated that he enjoyed the years he had served on the City Council and it was with regret that he was submit- ting his resignation. Councilmen Harding and McWilliams expressed their regret at receiving this resigna- tion and with the Mayor stated that, he is to be commended for the tireless effort he displayed during his sixteen years service on the Council. Mayor Long requested that a plaque be made and presented to Councilman Cairo. Mr. Struthers stated that the City Council must, within 30 days of the effective date of resignation, appoint a replacement to serve for the remainder of Councilman Cairo's term. If this is not accomplished within this period, an immediate election is required to fill this vacancy. Mr. Fales read a letter which outlined the evils of alcoholism and which consisted of a series of quotes from the American Medical Association and the Oakland Tribune. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (second reading). Ord. No. 422. amending Ord. No. 309 re: Assignment of Zoning Districts to Area of Annexation No. 39 Mr. Struthers read the above ordinance. It was moved by Councilman McWilliams and seconded by Councilman Harding that Ordi- nance No. 422, amending Ordinance No. 309, assigning Zoning Districts to the area of Annexation No. 39, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Harding, McWilliams and Mayor Long NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Bubics and Cairo Ord. No. 423. amending Ord. loo. 358. re: Public Service Easements in Hillside Sub- divisions Mr. Struthers read the above Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Harding and seconded by Councilman McWilliams that Ordi- nance No. 423, amending Ordinance No. 358, regarding the Public Service Easements in Hillside Subdivisions, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Harding, McWilliams and Mayor Long NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Bubics and Cairo MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Harding stated that originally the interchange at Bernal Avenue and Highway 680 was designed so that none of the sycamore trees would have to be re- moved. He said that it now appears that a number of trees will be lost. Mr. Fales reviewed the past action in this matter and stated that the removal of only two or three trees would be lost and Alameda County will replace them. Councilman Harding initiated the discussion on the proposed merger of the Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton. Councilman McWilliams stated that Mr. Al Lewis, City Attorney of Livermore, gave an interesting report at the joint meeting of the City Councils last week, but that further study and conaideration had to be made. Mayor Long asked the status of V.C.S.D. petition to annex the Schulte Blackwell Development. Mr. Fales explained that V.C.S.D. had petitioned for an application to resubmit their case to the Local Agency Formation Commission and that it had been granted. He went on to say that our agreement with V.C.S.D. explicitly stated that they were permitted to proceed with annexation formalities with the disputed area up to the finalization of these proceedings which had to await the results of an incorporation election. Mayor Long recessed the meeting at 10 :35 P.M. to a study session Proposed Bicycle ,ordinance. Mayor Long reconvened the meeting at 11:15 P.M. Councilman Harding introduced Ordinance No. 425, Bicycle Ordinance. 3.