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275 County at the entrance to the Quarry, since that was in the City and not under County jurisdiction. The City should, therefore require a flagman at the entrance to the Quarry pursuant to the use permit of the County and the authority vested in the City during the construction of West Las Positas Boulevard. Councilmember Mercer suggested that the speed limit in this area be reduced at 25 MPH during construction periods in an effort to increase safety along the route from the entrance of Moller Quarry to the entrance to West Las Positas, the construction period to begin to last of March or first of April and continue for approximately 35 days. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Council- member Mercer, that Resolution No. 83-48, requesting the County to require a flagman be utilized at the Moller Quarry entrance on Foothill Road and the speed limit be re- duced to 25 miles per hour in this area as specified. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Butler stated he had been approached by a group interested in forming a sister city program for the City of Pleasanton and would like to get Council's indi- cation of whether or not they are interested in such a program before proceeding further with the project. Mayor Butler stated it appears the group is very active under the leadership of Bob Athenour. He stated he had advised the group that the City would not be desirous of spending time or money relative to such a project. After discussion, Council indicated interest in a sister city program as long as it is sponsored and funded by the citizens group. Mayor Butler presented a letter from the Pleasanton Housing Group, Inc., dated February 2, 1983, requesting City participation in order to move forward with an actual housing development to provide affordable housing in the City. Pleasanton Housing Group requested the following preliminary steps be taken: 1. Hire a land planning/architectural consultant to assist PHGI and the City in determining the optimum location and most feasible type of project, the focus to be on which portion of the City-owned corporation site would be most desirable. To the extent permitted by the Catholic Church, evaluation of this site will be performed as well. A soils engineer and possibly a real estate appraiser will also be needed. 2. Receive a commitment from the City for PHGI to draw up to $18,000 from the City Housing Trust Fund on an as-needed basis for predevelopment expenses. These funds will be used for the consulting services described above. 3.Receive a right of entry onto the corporation yard site from the City in order for PHGI to coordinate the activities outlined in #1 above. 4. Request the Council to reserve 100 sewer permits for a development to be sponsored by Pleasanton Housing Group, Inc. After consideration Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, instructing staff to place this matter on an agenda and to prepare a report regarding the City's role in such a project and various options available relative to leases, restrictions, money, sewer permits, etc. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL COmmITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council Committee Reports presented at this meeting. 4. 2/8/83