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MINUTES of THE MEETING of THE CITY COUNCIL Pleasanton, California December 6, 1965 THE CITY COUNCIL met in Adjourned Regular Session at 8:00 P.M. on the above date with Vice -Mayor Bubics presiding. ROLL CALL by the City Clerk evidenced the following attendance: Councilmen Gerton, Harding, McWilliams and Vice -Mayor Bubics were present. Mayor Long was absent. Mr. Fales, City Manager, Mr. Struthers, City Attorney, Mr. Campbell, City Engineer, and Mrs. Woodward, City Clerk, were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG was led by Vice -Mayor Bubics. 1EETING OPEN FOR ANYJ4EMBER OF THE AUPIE1iCE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL No one addressed the Chair. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Julius Levine M.D., 1020 Levine Court. Hayward, for an amendment to Ord. No. 309, rezoning a parcel of property approximately two acres in size located on the north side of Neal St. between 4492 Second St. and 306 Neal St., from the R -1 to the R -2 District Vice -Mayor Bubics declared the Public Hearing on the application of Dr. Julius Levine open. Mr. Fales read the Staff Report which indicated that the requested zoning could be approved providing the City impose some strict requirements in order that the land use be compatible with the surrounding area. Mr. Fales also reviewed the report of the Planning Commission, dated November 12th, which recommended to the City Council that the requested rezoning be granted. Mr. Fales read protest communications from Mrs. Lyla Duey, 4415 Entrada Drive, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jamieson. 875 Bonde Court, Mr. Mrs. Robert M_ Jacob, 357 Del Sol Ave., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Vierra. Mr. Fales also read communications from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koopman, 4435 Pleasanton Avenue, and Edetha Special, 5573 San Juan Way, favoring this rezoning. Mr. Wm. Herlihy, 816 Abbie St., Mrs. Dagmar Fulton, 4536 Mirador, Mr. Sam Elliott, 4422 Second St., Mrs. June Vierra, 303 Neal St., Mr. Robert Reid and Mr. Harold Grim each spoke in opposition to the rezoning of this property to R -2. Dr. Harold J. Shanks indicated that this area is zoned "Medium Density" in the General Plan and therefore should be rezoned to R -2. Dr. George Collins stated that he was in favor of rezoning the subject property to R -2. After considerable discussion ensued, it was moved by Councilman McWilliams and seconded by Councilman Harding that the Public Hearing be closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Gerton, Harding, McWilliams and Vice -Mayor Bubics NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Long Councilman Gerton asked Mr. Struthers for his opinion on whether a conflict of interest was involved in his voting on this matter. Councilman Gerton reason for requesting this opinion was due to the fact that the property in question is now owned by. the Presbyterian Church of which he is -a member and also is handling the sale of this property through his Real Estate Office. Councilman Gerton affirmed the fact that he is not receiving any commission for this transaction. Mr. Struthers ruled that in view of Councilman Gerton's statements, there was no con- flict of interest in this matter. In answer to Vice -Mayor Bubic's request for the opinions of the City Councilmen, each Councilman agreed that this property should :be rezoned R -2 because single family residences could not be built in this particular area without a great deal of difficulty because of both a Sanitary Sewer line and a Storm Drainage line crossing through this parcel. Councilman McWilliams introduced Ordinance No. 434, amending Ordinance No. 309, rezoning approximately two acres of property located on the north side of Neal