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Council discussion ensued regarding possible ways to solve the problem. The City Attorney advised that the improvements to be made are on the property of the Hyde Park homeowners and that permission will have to be secured from them before the City can proceed with any work. He stated that all threepar- ties: American Savings, Hyde Park Homeowners, and Churchill Drive property owners are going to have to compromise if a solution is to be reached. He stated the City has leverage to require American Savings to move the sidewalk. He advised that responsibility of the fence is typically shared between neigh- bors on both sides of the fence; he advised that the Churchill Drive people could have the fence six inches into their property line if they so desired. He felt it premature to spend any money on improvements until all parties are in agreement. Mr. Art Larson, Churchill Drive, stated he would prefer removal of the eucalyptus trees and replaced with more appropriate trees, as well as new fence and sidewalk. He asked why the City approved the incorrect improve- ments. Mr. MacDonald advised that they City has never accepted or signed off for these improvements. Mayor Mercer asked if both parties, Hyde Park Homeowners and Churchill Drive property owners, would be willing to meet with City staff to further discuss possible solutions to this matter. Both groups expressed willingness to meet in an attempt to resolve the issue. Councilmember Wilson asked who applied for the occupancy permits, and about title insurance without all conditions being satisfied. Staff stated they would have to investigate this matter. After further discussion, Mayor Mercer continued this matter for two weeks, or until Hyde Park Homeowners Association, Churchill Drive property owners, American Savings, and City staff could meet and discuss solutions to the problems related to trees, fences, and sidewalks; and report back to the City Council. He asked that quotes for the three separate improvements be included in the report. Councilmember Brandes requested that staff prepare a report on the policy for allowing financial institutions in the downtown area, now that the down- town study has been completed. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council Committee Reports presented at this meeting. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Ms. June Jardine, 3894 Hot Springs Court, requested Council assistance in starting a drug awareness program that would involve everyone in the communi- ty. She stated there are programs in other cities; she cited the CASA program (Citizens Against Substance Abuse). She suggested several ways that might be used by the City to get involved in such a project. Mayor Mercer requested Ms. Jardine to get additional information to present to the Recreation and Police Departments. He instructed staff to prepare a report after the first of the year relative to instituting a drug awareness program within the City of Pleasanton. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUD-87-22, Application of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 4 - 11-3-87