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50 Centennial Committee Report ' Mr. Brad Hirst, 2456 Minivet Court, Pleasanton representing the Centennial Celebration Committee presented a status report on the progress of the plans for the 100th anniversary of the City on June 18, 1994. The committee has been hard at work for over a year now and one of the objectives has been to involve as many of the citizens of Pleasanton as possible, particularly the school age citizens. The logo contest was won by an 18 year old Pleasanton High School student who received a $500 cash award and a Remington reproduction. The committee has designed a three tier curriculum for the use in the schools over a three year period. Grants have been awarded to three teachers to write a history of Pleasanton which will be utilized in the elementary, middle school and high school levels. It is anticipated that it will be on-going through 1995. The cost of it is being picked up by the Tri-Valley Fund. Many people and many groups are stepping forward and want to participate. There will be a minimum of two performing arts performances, one being a play on Pleasanton and the other being a music festival utilizing the talents of Pleasanton residents. The Stoneridge Shopping Center has agreed to a Centennial Celebration promotion. Heritage families will be utilized. There will be a street dance and a City-wide barbecue. Heritage Days in 1994 will be moved to the weekend of June 18 and 19. The ultimate birthday party will take place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on June 18, 1994. An upcoming project which should be underway by Octoberl2th is an eight foot trailway being constructed under the Valley Avenue overcrossing by volunteers. The object is to create a trail along the creek from Main Street to the Arroyo De LaLaguna at Interstate 680. Another update will be presented in three or four months. Ridqelands Executive Committee Becky Dennis, 838 Grey Fox Circle, Pleasanton indicated that Council should have a copy of a letter sent to the Ridgelands Executive Committee on September 25, 1991 by herself and Peggy Purnell, stating that Chris Meidl works for the law firm of Hallgrimson, McNichols, McCann & Inderbitzen. This letter voiced the concerns of the appropriateness of Mr. Meidl serving as the chairperson for the parks and recreation subcommittee while simultaneously being employed by the law firm which represents Amador Land and Cattle. In areas where the interests of the public and Amador Land and Cattle conflict, Mrs. Dennis felt it would be impossible for Mr. Meidl to effectively argue for the public interests because of professional obligations to his firm's clients. 10-01-91 4