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lapse eighteen months from the date of approval unless construction has com- menced on any building in the project; and (E) that the agreement shall run with the land; and authorizing staff to draft and the Mayor to execute such an agreement, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Wood NOES: Mayor Brandes ABSENT: None Financial Considerations Relating to Possible Election to Change Appropria- tions Limit (Proposition 4} Mr. Hammon presented his report (SR 85:571) dated November 19, 1985, regarding this matter. Ms. Elizabeth Glickman, 3229 Flemington Court, asked that Council use some of the Proposition 4 money to help school children. She stated there is a lack of funding for schools, and she;feels the that growth in the City over the last two years has severely impacted the school system and will have seious reprocussions unless there is some relief. She urged Council to con- sider assisting school children. Mayor Brandes explained there are legal restrictions in transferring City funds to the school district. Councilmember Mercer advised that he is having a meeting with the School Superintendent and representatives of the School Board on November 25, 1985, to discuss the problems that the School District is experiencing, and possible solutions to those problems. He stated the City intends to work closely with the School District regarding this matter. Ms. Cindy McGovern, 9206 Longview Drive, stated that the first job of a community is to provide good education. She stated that schools now do not offer fine arts such as music, science, etc., which she felt is important to a good education. She asked if the City could help with the maintenance of school buildings or expansion of them; assist in looking for new land sites; help toget funds to build new schools; assist in getting enrichment programs for after school hours; and help with playground areas which are dilapidated and small. Ms. Kay Ayala, 4515 Gatetree Circle, representing Harvest Park School, stated that all schools are overcrowded and she would appreciate any help that the City could give in this regard. Mr. Steven Lind, 4107 Francisco, President of the PTA and representing Alisal School, stated that representatives from most of the Pleasanton schools are present tonight to show their concern for the plight of the schools and to offer their assistance in any way possible to solve the problems. He asked for a show of hands from those in the audience who are present regarding this matter. Approximately 30 people raised their hands. He stated that if City funds can be used for projects for the betterment of the children, he and others in the audience would like to help develop those projects. Mr. Bob Amick, 5230 Ridgevale Way, stated that everyone agrees there is a severe need for assistance in the solution of overcrowded and dilapidated schools, and this is a tremendous opportunity for people who care to do some- thing about this matter. 13 - 11-19-85