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residents there voted on elected officials in that City. He stated he felt this made good government sense and told the Dublin officials he would bring this matter to the attention of the Pleasanton City Council. He raised the issue and asked for two volunteers to work with the Dublin City Council to see what could be done with Arroyo Vista, if anything. Councilmembers Mohr and Wood volunteered for this assignment since they have been liaison members on the Housing Authority Board. He stated this subcommittee met with Dublin rep- resentatives on several occasions. There was mention of selling Arroyo Vista to Dublin for $100,000, but Dublin did not feel this was legal and the matter was referred to the city staffs. After consultation it was determined that this was not legal. Meetings continued to see if Dublin City Council could become directors of the Housing Authority or if a valley-wide housing authori- ty would be more appropriate. Subsequently, the Pleasanton City Council de- cided to find out if the Dublin City Council was really interested in taking over the Arroyo Vista project, and instructed the Mayor to write a letter to determine this matter. Mayor Mercer stated that Councilmember Brandes asked the City Attorney to give Council a report on the status of Arroyo Vista as it relates to Pleasanton~ could.it be given to Dublin, what mechanics would be necessary to do this, and what would be required for Pleasanton to form its own Housing Authority within Pleasanton City Limits. The City Attorney ad- vised there can be one Housing Authority in Pleasanton and one in Dublin. Mayor Mercer stated this would allow people in Dublin to have better represen- tative government, as to who would be the Housing Authority and oversee the appointment of its members. Mayor Mercer stated this issue was brought up at the meeting of May 7, 1985, at which time Council instructed staff to prepare a report regarding various aspects of the matter. He advised that the report would not be ready for approximately two more weeks. He suggested that after the report is completed that meetings be scheduled between representatives of the Pleasanton City Council, Dublin City Council, and Housing Authority Board to discuss matters of concern, before taking any action. Councilmember Butler stated he agreed that Council is not in a position to make a decision because there are too many unanswered questions. He sug- gested a meeting at Arroyo Vista and another one at Kottinger Place in infor- mal session to get correct information to the residents and to hear their con- cerns. He stated there seems to be a great deal of mistrust at this point. Councilmember Wood stated that the City of San F~ancisco has its airport and jail in another city, as well as land in Pleasanton; he did not feel that the Arroyo Vista project being located in Dublin should make any difference to the City of Pleasanton. Mayor Mercer responded that probably San Bruno would prefer that the San Francisco airport and jail were in the City limits of San Francisco, since they have no control over these two agencies in their City. He stated that people who live in Arroyo Vista will have the opportunity, if they are in the City of Dublin, to vote for persons who would appoint Housing Authority Board members, thereby having a voice in the Housing Authority appointment process. Councilmember Brandes stated he felt this approach is well founded. He stated the issue is beyond any individuals or personalities, and that the solution needs to be worked out properly and in a better atmosphere without personal attacks taking place. He stated he refused to get involved in per- sonalities and attacks. He stated he would encourage everyone to get as much information as possible. He stated he is available to anyone at any time to discuss this matter. _ ~ _ 5-21-85