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291 Councilmember Wood asked staff to also look at the possibility of a left turn 9teen arrow on the First Street signal at Neal Street. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Wood stated that he has received a letter from ACTES/ACAP regardin9 an insurance problem, and that he has submitted the letter to the City Attorney for review and recommendation. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Earl Randall, 6610 Hansen Drive, stated he has addressed Council *-- several times before regarding speeding on Hansen Drive; and that the problem continues to exist. He suggested there may not be enough police personnel. He advised there need to be more control of this situation. Mayor Brandes advised that the Pleasanton Police Department has been added to dramatically in the past few years, and that speeding is a problem everywhere. He stated that the Traffic Committee could look at this problem to see if additional measures could be taken to reduce speeding in this area, and that the Police Department might increase patrol on this street for awhile. Mayor Brandes suggested that Mr. Randall attend the budget sessions in June to further dis- cuss this problem. CO Mr. Mark Curtis, 6025 Via De Los Cerros, representing his parents who live next door to Mr. Randall, stated there is a speeding problem on Hansen Drive; 0') he has clocked drivers going 47 MPH on this street. He advised that the stop ~ signs have done little to stop speeders, and that something definitely needs Im! to be done to alleviate this problem. Mr. Tom Terrill, 6601 Owens Drive, representing the Chamber of Commerce, requested Council endorsement of a study regarding the viability of a conven- tion and visitors bureau in Pleasanton. He stated this could be a vehicle to make use of the hotels within the City, and would also increase revenue to the City. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, endorsing the concept of a Convention and Visitors Bureau in Pleasanton, and directing staff to get involved with the Chamber of Com- merce to study the merits of such a bureau. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Mercer Ms. Nancy Schick, 1151 Blanc Court, stated she felt it is a misuse of public funds for the City to pay an employee's dues in an organization that is discriminatory; namely the Rotary Club. Mayor Brandes stated that department heads are encouraged to get involved in service organizations of the City; he felt this is beneficial to both the City and to the organization. Ms. Mary Casper, 1166 Bordeaux, stated she supports the comments of Ms. Schick. She stated the City is not the only abuser. She added the Rotary Club is a discriminatory group and should not be supported. Ms. Myna Wilson, 3263 Cheryl Circle, asked when construction would begin on the tennis courts at Hopyard and Valley, and would they be lighted at night. Mr. Walker advised that construction is due to begin next Monday, and that the courts will be lit at night. Ms. Wilson stated that she is employed with AT&T and is concerned about a "no smoking" ordinance. She asked if the City has reviewed this matter and what action needs to be taken to adopt an - 5 - 4-15-86