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After considerable discussion it was decided co hold a study session regarding the proposed Sewage Treatment and Disposal Agr�ainant after it had been discussed by the VCSD Board of Directors. Fairlands Interim Sanitary Sewer Agreement Mr. Fales reviewed the proposed agreement between the City of Pleasanton and the First Pleasanton Investors regarding the property designated in "Fairlands." Mr. George Oakes, reprsenting the First Pleasanton investors had several questions re- garding the sewer connection fees. Mr. Fales suggested that he and Mr. Oakes discuss this sometime during the week and represent the agreement to the City Council on April 12th. Mr. Oakes expressed concern over the fact of the possible 1000 foot extension to the runway of the proposed Livermore Airport. He stated this would be a detriment to his property and the run way extension would severely decrease the size of the municipal golf course planned in that area. It was moved by Councilman McWilliams and seconded by Councilman Bubics that the City Staff be authorized to write to the Livermore City Council, Chamber of Commerce, Alameda County Board of Supervisors and the Golf Course Committee stating that the City of Pleasanton is opposed to the 1000 foot run way extension at the Livermore Airport. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Bubics, Cairo, Harding, McWilliams and Mayor Long NOES: None ABSENT: None Matters for the Information of the Council were not presented at this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Fales read a letter from Mr. Mrs. Alfred Holzer, 4050 Walnut Drive, dated April 5, 1965, urging the City Council to maintain both the Swim -to -live and the recreation- al swimming programs in this community. Mr. Fales stated that he would not be able to make a recommendation on this matter until the Recreation Budget was completed, and stated that a report regarding the Recreation Budget for 1965 -66 would be sub- mitted to the City Council on April 12. Mr. Fales read a communication from Messrs. John E and Manning E Stanley, dated April 3, 1965, requesting the City Council clarify the descision involving the re- alignment of Bernal Ave. The letter stated that losses have been experienced because of the delay, as they have not attempted to secure another tenant for their property. Mr. Fales stated that he would inform them by letter that they can secure a tenant and the City is not liable for any loss suffered by them. Mr. Fales read a letter from Mr. J. C. Womack, State Highway Engineer regarding a study for planning a Continuing Highway Program after 1972. Mr. Fales explained that the Highway Trust Fund from which the Interstate and other Federal Aid highway programs are financed will go out of existence upon Completion of the Interstate Highway System program in 1972. In his letter, Mr. Womack stated that studies, for planning a continuing highway program for after 1972 and until 1985 are being held and any problem of a general nature which the City of Pleasanton may care to bring to the attention of the committee working on this program, should be submitted to him in writing not later than May 3, 1965. Mr. Fales read a letter from Mayor Edwin W. Wade, Long Beach, in which was an enclosed copy of a resolution wring the California State Legislative Representatives to sponser and support a Constitutional Amendment which will permit cities in California to levy a 2% gross receipt tax on telephone companies doing business within the City. Mr. Fales stated that he would obtain additional information on this matter in order to make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Fales read a communication from Mayor Odra L. Chandler, City of Anaheim which enclosed a resolution opposing Assembly Bills 346 and 431 relating to the apportion- ment of construction and maintenance expense of railroad crossings to public agencies. Mayor Chandler urged the City of Pleasanton to contact Assemblymen and the League of California Cities to voice opposition to these bills with if passed, will impose a substantial financial burden upon the Cities. Mr. Fales stated that he will review this matter and make a recommendation to the City Council. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION (second reading) were not scheduled for this meeting. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS were not presented at this meeting.