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Report on April 19th Referendum Election Mr. Miller presented his report (SR 83:37) dated January 19, 1983, regarding this matter. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 83-34, authorizing the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to perform those election activities for the April 19, 1983 special election as speci- fied by the city manager, at an approximate cost of $15,500, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Downtown Revitalization Report Mayor Butler presented the report of the City Manager (SR 83:35) dated January 19, 1983, regarding this matter. Mr. Martin Inderbitzen, 4102 Fairlands Drive, representing the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, stated he had met with the City Manager in the preparation of this report and he totally supports the report. He asked for City Council commitment to the report, and possibly allocating funds to achieve the goals for the downtown area. Mayor Butler commended the Chamber of Commerce and Martin Inderbitzen for their activity in the downtown revitalization plan. Councilmember Mercer requested that cost estimates be presented relative to capital improvement projects, design and parking and traffic programs. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, to set the revitalization and preservation of the downtown as a high priority and instructed staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce to achieve the goals for the downtown improvements. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Matters for the Information of the Council There were no matters for the information of the Council presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Introduction of Ordinance Allowing Rent Increases after Condominium Conversion in specified circumstances Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 83:29) dated January 19, 1983, regarding this matter. He advised this draft ordinance is being presented at the request of Mr. Fish due to the long time it has taken him to sell his condominiums and his belief that a cost of living index rent increase should be allowable. Mr. Harry Fish, 743 Camino Ricardo, Moraga, stated that condominium conversion is not only subject to delays that can result from the permit process but also in the market. tte stated that costs continue to rise and he needs the rent increase allowance in order to adjust to increased costs. Council discussion ensued regarding the purposes of the provision that rent increases would not be allowed after conversion approval. Council further discussed potential abuses of the "85% voluntary" exemption if, in fact, the time period between conversion approval and actual sale becomes lengthy, particularly with respect to the sales price of the units. 11. 1/25/83