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MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCILMEMBERS Appointment of Housing Authority Board Member Mr. Walker presented his report (SR 84:54) dated February 7, 1984, regarding this matter. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 84-68, reappointing George C. Williams to the Pleasanton Housing Authority Board for a four year term, said term to expire January 25, 1988, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Discuss Alternative Actions Available against BART for removing the Pleasanton-Livermore Extension from Priority List Councilmember Mohr requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion as to alternative actions that might be taken to insure BART rail extension to the Valley. After discussion, Council took the following action: (1) authorize the Mayor to write letters to Senators Wflson and Cranston requesting their support for the Livermore-Amador Valley BART rail extension before service to other counties; (2) request the East Bay Division League of California Cities to adopt a resolution in support of the Livermore-Pleasanton BART rail extension; (3) instructing the City Attorney to talk to the City of Antioch relative to their litigation against BART to which the City of Pleasanton has contributed funds to participate; and (4) authorize the Mayor to write letters to local representatives, Super- visors Bort and Excell, as well as BART Board Director Robert Allen, expressing dissatis- faction with their representation and for the unfairness of the situation, and requesting protection of the Cityts interest in the BART rail extension service. Councilmember Brandes, as liaison to the Park and Recreation Commission, requested staff to prepare a report regarding use of the Court's prisoner work program for possible implementation by the City. Councilmember Mohr requested staff to investigate and prepare a report on the feasi- bility of preserving the old Mohr house now located at the end of Martin Avenue, which is now vacant and being ravaged. She suggested possibly moving the house to a nearby park and restoring it in the same manner as Century House. Councilmember Mercer requested that the Park and Recreation Commission be instructed to review the use of all parks within the City, particularly the Sports Park, relative to their use by business firms moving into town; suggesting that a policy be established before any problem arises relative to this issue. Councilmember Wood asked if there is a time limit in the demolition permit for tear- ing down the old Alberts building on First Street, stating that the building should be torn down very soon or it will become a hazard. Staff advised they will investigate this matter. Councilmember Wood asked about the completion date of the soundwall being constructed by Ponderosa on Valley Avenue. Councilmember Brandes advised that it will be completed within three weeks. Mayor Butler stated there is legislation pending now regarding acquisition of park lands, AB 737. He requested that Park and Recreation Commission review this bill and recommend a position to the City Council for possible transmission to Senator Lockyet. Mayor Butler advised that the citizens committee working on a Sister City Program for Pleasanton would soon be presenting a formal application to Council for implementa- tion of such a program. He stated that the program should not require any funding by the City. 4. 2/14/84