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Use of Pleasanton Fairgrounds for Increased Horse Racing Events Vice Mayor Brandes stated there has been lots of publicity regarding pos- sible use of the Pleasanton Fairgrounds for increased horse racing events. He advised that Council has gone on record in opposition to any expansion of the horse racing season in Pleasanton. It was moved by Vice Mayor Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that a letter be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors expressing Pleasanton City Council's opposition to further expand- ing horse racing at the Fairgrounds. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr, Wood, and Vice Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Butler and Mayor Mercer Hilton Hotel Color Scheme Vice Mayor Brandes asked what could be done about the pink color on the new Hilton Hotel. Mr. Swift advised that management of the Hilton Hotel are not satisfied with the color and will be painting the structure a different color. He stated that they will present color swatches to City staff, Plan- ning Commission, and City Council for approval before painting the building. Mr. Swift presented the new proposed color scheme, including a beige-tone pan- el section with bronzed glass and matching aluminum window frame. Stop Signs at the InterseCtion of Hansen and Calle Reynoso Vice Mayor Brandes stated that earlier tonight Council approved a four-way stop at the intersection of Paseo Santa Cruz and Calle Reynoso, and that he felt the same action should be taken for the intersection of Hansen and Calle Reynoso because of the extremely hazardous condition at this location. It was moved by Vice Mayor Brandes that a four-way stop sign be established at the intersection of Hansen and Calle Reynoso. The motion died for lack of a second. After discussion, Council instructed staff to refer this matter to the Staff Traffic Committee for review and recommendation, and to report back to Council at the meeting of August 20, 1985. Council also instructed staff to take any emergency action necessary to make this intersection safe until fur- ther action is taken by Council. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Downtown Business Assessment District Councilmember Mohr presented her report dated August 1, 1985, regarding this matter. She stated that a Committee of Downtown Business people had met regularly to work out a compromise and she felt their recommendations accom- plish that. She commended the Committee for their dedication and hard work. She advised there has been no opposition to their recommendations, but that an opportunity should be made at this time for anyone in the audience to speak on this matter. No one in the audience spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Downtown Business Assessment District recommendations. There were no written protests in connection with this matter presented to Council or the City Clerk. Mr. Swift advised that Council can initiate an amendment to'the Downtown Business Assessment District Ordinance tonight, but it is possible that public s s-s-8s 8: 8