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REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Report Re: Ordinance relating to Park and Recreation Facility Regula- tlons ....... Mr. Hirst explained the mechanisms of this ordinance and recommended some changes and deletions in the draft. He asked for direction on ~some of the heavy restrictions he tentatively placed in the proposed ordinance.' He was directed to make the changes that were discussed -and bring this back to the City Council next week, ~ ' .Report Re: Stipulation and Court Order regarding Housing Auth.ority Law Suit Mr. Hirst stated that this was an informational item. CO~IMUNICATIONS There=were no communications presented at this meeting. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Herlihy reported that the Planning Commission has expressed l an interest in being appraised of the Capital Improvements that are included in the budget each fiscal year so that when Tract Maps are being considered they are aware of what Capital Improvements are being extended to'that' specific area. The Commission felt that this infor- mation would be most valuable in reaching a decision. Councilman Herlihy requested that the staff prepare a copy of the Capital Improve- ment Budget ~gr the Planning Commission and make arrangements to review it with them. Councilman Kinney reported that the Alameda County Library Board is experiencing difficulty in the locating of a rental arranhement to house their new library quarters in Amador Valley Community Park. He stated that this was an-informational item and that he would continue to report on this matter. Councilman Herlihy offered for Council discussion and staff investigat- ing, the matter of pursuinq the establishment of an open space zoning ordinance to give~- the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission a tool to deal with certain problems. He gave several ex- amples of areas that the city may wish to declare as permanent open space and just how it would work in conjunction with development. The City Attorney agreed to look into this suggestion. Councilman Mori initiated discussion on bicycle trails and asked Mr. Campbell to investigate the possibility of a trail on the west side of Hopyard Road from the Freeway to the Lucky Shopping Center. Mayor Reid instructed the staff to discuss this with the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Reid solicited discussion regarding the recent increased assessed valuations of .properties in Pleasanton. tie stated that he felt that is Alameda County is going to follow a policy of re-assessing proper- ties on a five-year basis, the City of Pleasanton has a legitimate complaint. Mr. Edgar informed him that property in Pleasanton has been re-aSsessed twice in the last five year period but explained the Sales Ratio Study done on a March to March period based on sales was the .reason for this. Councilman Mori explained that the basic problem was what he termed "lagging Assessment" and counties should begin a more efficient method. After considerable discussion on this matter Councilman Herlihy reported that anyone can appeal their assess- ment to the County on July 1st. 7. 6-5-72