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Mayor Mercer stated that he has received a letter from Falcon Development Com- pany requesting reconsideration of their sign application, which was recently denied by Council. Council discussion ensued regarding the policy on allowing signs. Mr. Harris advised that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the sign policy at their meeting of June 13, 1984. After further discussion, Council referred this matter to the Planning Commission to be included in their review in considering temporary signs adjacent to freeways within the City. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Mohr reported on the Transit Committee meetings regarding bus service in the Valley. She advised that the draft joint exercise of powers agree- ment and the bylaws are being reviewed at this time by the city attorneys of the cities. She presented copies of these documents to Councilmembers for their review. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Gary Barzee, President of the Foothill High School Band Boosters Club, thanked the City Council for their support of the Foothill High School Marching Band. He re- ported on their recent trip to St. Petersburg, Florida, to participate in the National Festival of States. Tim Ruben, Marching Drum Major of the Foothill High School Band, also thanked the City Council and community for their support of the Foothill Band. He presented two pictures to Councilmember Butler for his outstanding support of their organization. Councilmember Butler then presented a Proclamation from the Mayor of St. Petersburg to the Foothill High School Marching Band declaring them honorary citizens of the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, and commending them for their ex- ceptional marching abilities. Mayor Mercer commended the Marching Band, their direc- tors, the Boosters Club, and Mr. and Mrs. Barzee for their fine efforts and the example they have set for the City of Pleasanton. Mr. Richard ~ebholz, 1951 Foxswallow Circle, Stated that dust from the construction of the Valley Plaza Apartments has been excessive, and that construction workers use foul language and play their radios loud. He stated that start up times for work has been earlier than that allowed by City code. Mr. Rebholz advised he has notified the City offices several times but has not received much assistance in this matter. He stated he had met with Mr. Duncan Matteson, the developer, this date who advised him he would take action to better control dust, but that this problem has been compounded by the excessive dry season and bad winds. Mr. Rebholz stated that his swimming pool needs to be cleaned because of the dust problem, and that two valuable plates had been knocked off the wall of his home and broken because of large equipment movement re- lated to this project. He advised the total damage amounted to approximately $850.00, and he felt he should be reimbursed for this damage. After discussion, Mayor Mercer instructed staff to meet with Mr. Matteson and Mr. Ferreri, the developers of this project, and their foreman, to solve this problem. Mr. Rebholz was invited to attend the meeting also. PUBLIC HEARINGS Application of Callahan Pentz Properties, Pleasanton, for development plan approval of an approximately 47,000 sq. ft. office building and related facilities on an approximately 3.5 acre site located in the vicinity of 5669 Gibraltar Drive (south) (the AT&T side). Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development) Indus- trial, Commercial and Offices District Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 84:322) dated June 6, 1984, regarding this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Howard Sword, representing Callahan Pentz Properties, stated he had reviewed the staff report and concurred with the recommendations. 5. 6/12/84