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MINUTES of THE MEETING of THE CITY COUNCIL Pleasanton, California April 26, 1965 THE CITY COUNCIL met in Regular Session at 8 :00 P.M. on the above date with Mayor Long presiding. ROLL CALL by the City Clerk evidenced the following attendance.: Councilmen Bubics, Harding, McWilliams and Mayor Long were present. Councilman Cairo was absent. Mr. Fales, City Manager, Mr. Struthers, City Attorney, Mr. Campbell, City Engineer and Mrs. Woodward, City Clerk were present. THE PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE TO THE FLAG was led by Mayor Long. MEETING OPEN FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE AUDIENCE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mrs. Betty Rider, 4393 Mirador, Pleasanton, asked Mayor Long if the City of Pleasanton was assessed a one cent per capita charge by the United Nations. Mayor Long stated that the City was not assessed but was asked for a voluntary contribution based on that formula. Mrs. Rider read a report questioning the activities of the United Nations and protested at being forced to contribute to this cause. PUBLIC HEARINGS were not scheduled for this meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS were not presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Alameda County Planning Commission Action: April 21st, 1965 Mr. Fales stated that on April 21st the County Planning Commission, by a 5 to 2 vote, approved a change in the County General Plan which would allow residential develop- ment on the southerly 300 acres of Volk- McLain's property. After considerable discussion on this matter, it was agreed that the residents of the General Plan Area would be encouraged to attend a meeting of the Alameda County Planning Commission at the Fairgrounds Cafeteria at 1 :30 P.M. Monday, May 19th to support the new Pleasanton General Plan for the Township. In addition, Mayor Long and Mr. John Blayney will present the views of the City of Pleasanton to the County Planning Commission. Petitions For Annexation to East Bay Regional Parks District Mr. Fales stated that the City Attorney has prepared the necessary petition forms regarding this matter, which are ready for circulation. Mr. Fales read a letter from Mrs. Michael Kudlick in which she strongly favored annexation of Pleasanton Township to the East Bay Regional Parks District. She also volunteered to assist in this program. The Mayor opened the discussion by explaining various methods of public participation in this matter. The City Council then instructed the staff to forward copies of the petition to interested persons in order that circulation may be initiated, and to provide for the avilability of petitions at City Hall. The staff was also instructed to report back to the City Council at such time as the petitions had been completed. Initiation of Condemnation Proceedings; Assessment District No. 1964 -3, Arroyo del Valle Interceptor Sewer Project Mr. Fales read a letter from Mr. David DeVoe which listed the parcels upon which .ondemnation'of right -of -way will be necessary. Mr. Fales reviewed a memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the handling of condemnation proceedings. Mr. Fales also recommended that an authorization should be granted to the City Attorney to file the condemnation proceedings and a resolution be adopted declaring public necessity and convenience regarding this matter.