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109 Mayor Mercer stated he has received complaints from realtors that their A- frame signs are being picked up on the weekends by City personnel. He stated he does not find these signs offensive and felt it provides a service. He suggested the sign ordinance be reviewed to allow under permit the A-frame signs on weekends. Mr. Swift advised that the present ordinance allows the A- frame signs except within a center median. He stated this presents a safety hazard and City crews are instructed to remove any signs that are within the center median. Mayor Mercer requested that the sign ordinance be reviewed regarding the A-frame signs. Mayor Mercer stated he would like to pass a resolution commending the Pleasanton Fire Department and all mutual aid units for their prompt action on the fire at the condominium project near Stoneridge Mall. It was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that the need arose after posting of the agenda and that no party will be affected adversely by lack of notice of this item; that an item be added to the agenda commending the Pleasanton Fire Department and all mutual aid units for their actions relative to the Stoneridge Mall condominium fire. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 88-98, commending the Pleasanton Fire Department and all Mutual Aid Units for their outstanding efforts in containing the fire at the con- dominium complex near Stoneridge Mall on February 25, 1988, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Mercer stated there are still automobiles on the sidewalk at the Specialty Shop on First Street. Mr. Swift advised that Joe Detata had met with the owner, who felt the parking of vehicles on the lot was allowed. After research of the records it shows that vehicles are not allowed for any outside display. Mr. Detata will be meeting with the store owner this week and does not expect that there will be any problem in getting compliance with the restriction. Mayor Mercer requested a report back regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer instructed that the Livermore Airport report which he re- quested recently be placed on the agenda for March 15, 1988. Mayor Mercer stated he would like to get additional information on the School Board bond issue to determine whether or not Council would like to sup- port this matter. Councilmember Brandes stated he felt it is inappropriate for Council to take formal action on School District issues. After discus- sion, Mayor Mercer requested that this item be placed on the next agenda to allow the School District to present information relative to the issue. Councilmember Brandes asked if there will be a violation of the satellite dish ordinance relative to the Holiday Inn. He stated that Holiday Inn is required to build a masonry wall around the satellite dish, which is going to be a major wall if it happens. Mr. Swift advised that a wall masonry wall will be required to screen the satellite dish. Mayor Mercer instructed staff to investigate this matter and report back to Council. 4 - 3-1-88