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Ms. Acosta indicated the Affordable Housing Commission is looking at the issue to decide if it wants to make recommendations to Council. She suggested that Scott Erickson, the City's Housing Specialist, get in touch with Mr. Brant. Bill denHartog, 301 Foxrough Court, San Ramon, expressed concern about interpretation of the recently adopted Ordinance 1738 as it relates to the gunshow at the fairgrounds. The Police Chief has indicated it is in violation of the ordinance and he would not allow it to occur. It was Mr. denHartog's understanding that the gunshow was to be allowed because of a prior agreement with the Fair Board and requested clarification. Ms. Acosta indicated there must be some confusion and she would discuss the matter with the Police Chief tomorrow. Ms. Ayala referred to item 6c regarding cut-through traffic and indicated she was uncomfortable taking action on this without the mayor being present, since this was an issue that was of special concern to him. She suggested hearing the staff presentation, taking public testimony and then continuing any action to the next meeting. Ms. Acosta requested that the Councilmembers present any questions they may have so staff can provide the answers at the next meeting. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Item 6a Water Rate Adjustments for Calendar Year 1998. (SR98:55) Randall A. Lum presented the staff report. Vice Mayor Dennis opened the public hearing. Ed Hudson, 1062 Vintner Way, urged Council to deny the increase in rates for Zone 7. He felt the City should rely more on its well water and not purchase so much water from Zone 7. He also felt the City should bargain harder when purchasing water and to get bids from other water suppliers. He expressed dissatisfaction with the quality and taste of Pleasanton water. He referred to a packet of material he had distributed to the Councilmembers for further details. Mr. Lum indicated the Valley retailers have many of the same concerns as Mr. Hudson. He said the City is limited on how much it can take from the groundwater basin by contract with Zone 7. In fact, the groundwater basin is currently overdrawn and Zone 7 is recharging it by adding water to the basin. The contract with Zone 7 expires this month and staff is working to develop proposals to come before Council. He indicated he would review the material submitted by Mr. Hudson and respond to him. Pleasanton City Council 3/17/98 Minutes 4