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· 193 Councilmember Wood requested that the Staff Traffic Committee look into the feasibility of placing a stop sign on Vineyard Avenue at Adams Way. He stated this site is a dangerous traffic problem because of school children crossing at this location. Mayor Butler stated that several bills are in State legislation now that could affect local agencies. After discussion, Council requested staff to get copies of the following bills and prepare a report regarding the intent of each bill and its possible effect upon the city: SB 778 - Binding arbitration SB 637 - Public employee strikes AB 1545 - Redevelopment districts AB 1599 - Fair share housing requirements SB 956 - Limitation on local government authority AB 1672 - Limitation on City review of certified plans Mayor Butler stated that a proposal has been made by BART for study to expand BART services on the penisula without consideration of the Livermore-Amador Valley and Contra Costa County. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 83-157, expressing City Council's strong opposition to any further expansion of BART services prior to providing ser- vice to the Valley and Contra Costa County, be adopte~. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Mercer requested that in the letter to transmittal to BART with the above information, that an explanation be requested as to why Warm Springs ser- vice has been prioritized ahead of Livermore, Pleasanton, and Antioch. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council Committee Reports presented at this meeting. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Frank Belecky, Vintage Hills, presented a letter of thanks to city employees for their cooperation during the recent election activities related to the Quail Creek project. He also thanked the volunteers who worked on the election. Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, addressed the recent referendum and the conduct of three City Councilmembers, whom he did not feel had acted on behalf of their constituents and had conducted themselves improperly during the recent Quail Creek referendum election. He read a communication from Planning Commissioner Jamieson that had been published in a local newspaper citing the ill-plannlng of the Quail Creek project, and urging more proper planning in the city. Mr. Schneider questioned the credibility of Councilmembers Mohr, Wood, and Brandes, but added that he did not feel that Councilmember Brandes had acted improperly during the referendum period. He stated that after careful consideration of the matter, he respectfully requested the resignation of Councilmembers Mohr and Wood because of their conduct and actions during the referendum election relative to Quail Creek. He thanked Mayor Butler and Councilmember Mercer, the Herald newspaper, the 150 Vintage Hills volun- teers, and the 4,607 residents of Pleasanton who voted in opposition to the proposed project. Councilmember Mohr stated she regretted the depth of anger that has developed over this issue. She stated she plans to complete her term and is ready to move forward. 3. 4/26/83