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Ms. Acosta mentioned how important it was for people to give accurate information for the 2000 Census count. The Census count provides a basis for the number of seats in the United States House of Representatives and an allocation of Federal, State, and County funds for social and other programs. The Census is used to determine where to locate roads, schools, day care centers, senior citizen centers, hospitals, and other facilities. Ms. Dennis agreed that it was important to give accurate information. 5. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Terry Edwards, 5793 Via Peralta, gave an update on some of the activities that theYouth Commission is participating in. He mentioned the Youth Day car show in conjunction with the Good Guys Hot Rod Association and presented photos of the event. He said a local sponsor, Mike Madden, Madden Charities Inc., donated $1800 towards the car show project to purchase T-shins for all the event participants. Other sponsors were Specialty Sales, who donated $300; Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC, who donated $600; and Steve's Exxon, who donated $300. He wanted to thank Mike Collins of the Pleasanton Police Department for his participation in a special promotion event held on March 27, 1999. He presented Council with a copy of the Good Guys Gazette magazine that is distributed worldwide and referred to page 88, which had an article about Youth Day. He said the Youth Commission has been very active and is planning many events for the future. Brian Arkin, 3740 Newton Way, asked Council to investigate purchasing the Bemal property and if the matter could be agendized. He also asked if repairs could be made to the PA system in the chambers because of static near the back. Ms. Acosta explained the process in order to agendize the Bemal property item. Ms. Michelotti mentioned she has received phone calls regarding the City's purchase of the Bemal property. Rick Picketing, General Manager of the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, gave an update on the 1999 Fair activities. He indicated many meetings were held regarding the events that happened last year during the Fair. Three key recommendations were made: 1) no fireworks on the Fourth of July; 2) close the Fair between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July; and 3) institute full metal detection. He said the goal is to implement these recommendations on a pilot basis only and then evaluate the effectiveness of these changes and make permanent recommendations for the year 2000. He mentioned that negotiations are being held with the Oakland A's and other sponsors to hold a free fireworks show at the Coliseum. He explained the Fair Board would not be participating in a parade this year because of lack of Pleasanton City Council 4 04/20/99 Minutes