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449 Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 86:285) dated July 15, 1986, regarding this matter. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing open on this item. No one in the audience Spoke in favor of or in opposition to the application. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mer- cer, that Ordinance No. 1266, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving RZ-86-5, application of the City of Pleasanton for an amendment to the Municipal Code pertaining to design review procedures for overheight fences between 6 feet and 8 feet, be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Wood Authorization to Initiate Condemnation Action for Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Wa at Bernal Avenue Mr. Macdonald presented his report (SR 86:293) dated July 8, 1986, regard- ing this matter. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing open on this item. No one in the audience spoke in favor of or in opposition to the item. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Mohr stated that the City has been diligently working to consolidate the railroad tracks, and she would resist any plans for double tracks through town for any rail system. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember But- ler, that Resolution No. 86-337, approving a Resolution of Necessity to ac- quire by Eminent Domain Proceedings property needed for improvement of Bernal Avenue - Southern Pacific right-of-way (Main Street) consisting of approxi- mately 19,340 sq. ft., be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Wood MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION Adoption of Ordinance No. 1262, Regulating Smoking in Public and Work Places (Intro. 7-1-86, 3-Ayes, 1-No, 1-Absent) Mayor Brandes stated that Ordinance No. 1262 was introduced on July 1, 1986, by a vote of 3-Ayes, 1-No, 1-Absent, and that it was now in order to adopt the ordinance. Ms. Diane Cowart, 5578 Sonoma Drive, stated she has breathing problems and that this ordinance is necessary for her survival. She stated there is also a problem with chemicals in new buildings that she and others are allergic to. She urged adoption of the ordinance prohibiting smoking in public and work - 7 - 7-15-86