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Tax delinctuent lands in the Pleasanton Township County Water District. Secretary Harris indicated that the December 8 staff report is an update of the situation which was originally brought to their attention at the November 3 special meeting. Mr. Harris explained that at a later date, perhaps the Planning Commission may want to take some sort of action on the matter. Right now, the Legal Department is working on it. Councilman Brandes joined the meeting at 11:25 P.M. Mr. Levine described the various steps his office is taking to bring foreclosure proceedings on the property, adding that it may take from six months to a year. From a planning standpoint, Mr. Harris indicated that the only concern staff has pertains to the properties which can be seen from the Valley floor. The bulk of the property is in the City of Hayward. Total cost to purchase the land is over $400,000. It may not be necessary to do anything about the properties at this time, but from a planning viewpoint, the only way the City can assure these properties will remain open space is to purchase them. However, the Commissioners felt that the City had far more pressing finan- cial problems and recommended no action be taken by the City to buy the properties at this time. MATTERS FOR INFORMATION OF COMMISSION A. Discussion ensued on the question of whether the City should adhere to the policy of undergoing design review proceedings for any construction work, and Mr. Alan Campbell explained what types of city construction have taken place without design review. He explained that historically, some matters related to the Sunol Corporation Yard have not gone to Planning Commission prior to construction, but this policy can be changed to take care of this. The Commissioners felt that it would be advantageous to have all new city construction reviewed by them. B. Secretary Harris indicated that the draft report on the Alameda County Airport Land Use Policy Plan and Environmental Impact Report was reviewed the day before and a hearing is scheduled for the first part of January. It was pointed out that former Planning Commissioner and Councilman Roger McLain is serving as an alternate member of this commission. Some discussion ensued as to where the County's input would stand in relation to State and Federal control. C. Secretary Harris stated that the Vineyard Avenue rezoning of the multi- ple and some single family lands was scheduled to go before the City Council on Monday, December 13. The Commissioners felt it might be advantageous to have one member present to explain their position and Commissioner Doherty indicated he would attempt to be there. Councilman Brandes stated that if any of the Commissioners had feelings about this case they could call him. -9-