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Operation of Kottinger Place In response to the City Attorney's memorandum, it was moved by Councilmem- ber Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, directing staff to prepare a proposal regarding the City's operation of Kottinger Place, to be considered by Council within thirty days. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None Tulancin~o Assistance Councilmember Wood advised that Congressman Pete Stark has agreed to as- sist in Pleasanton's upcoming visit to Tulancingo relative to the problem of getting merchandise across the border to Pleasanton's Sister City. Proposed Library and City Hall Councilmember Mercer stated he would like to clarify the actions taken by Council at the meeting of January 21st relative to the consideration of fur- ther options available regarding the City Hall facility, and also whether or not the City Manager had been instructed to proceed with beginning negotia- tions for the purchase of the City and County of San Francisco property. Council advised that while the City is not in a position to commit to any- thing, staff should continue negotiations with the City and County of San Francisco to see what options are available regarding this property. Councilmember Mercer stated there is a possibility of the School District property behind City Hall becoming available for purchase. He asked if this matter has been considered. Council concurred that it should be looked into as an alternative for the expansion of City Hall. Council instructed staff to include this option in the alternatives to be set forth by the architect. The City Attorney advised that to include this item would require an amendment to the budget of approximately $2,500.00 for the architectural fees. Council instructed staff to include this amount in the budget, and to advise the ar- chitect to include the school district administration building as an addition- al option in the City Hall facility proposal in his next preliminary plan. Construction on Ridgelands Mayor Brandes expressed concern regarding construction taking place on the Pleasanton Ridge that is within the city limits of the City of Hayward and asked if there is any way the City of Pleasanton can prevent further develop- ment in this area. The City Attorney advised that Council could request the City of Hayward to place an interim moratorium on this area for study, and during that study do whatever is necessary to change the zoning to prevent further building. Mr. Swift stated there are approximately four buildable lots on top of the Ridge; two of which already have building permits taken out for construction. He stated the City could request the other lots not be given building permits until after a study is undertaken. Councilmember Mercer stated that six to eight months ago, before any building permits were taken out in this area, there was a meeting between Park '* Area Ridgelands Committee, East Bay Regional Park District, and himself to try to negotiate regarding open space. East Bay Regional Park District pulled out of the discussions; they felt the City of Hayward should be involved. Coun- cilmember Mercer advised that he and the City Manager then met with the City Manager and Mayor of Hayward to discuss de-annexation of this area. At that time Council had just received the preliminary report from the Citizens - 3 2-4-86