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MINUTES of THE MEETING of THE CITY COUNCIL August 16, 1983 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Robert Butler called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 P.M., a joint meeting between City Council and the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL Deputy City Clerk Doris George recorded the roll as follows: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler were present. Councilmember Mercer was absent. The following Planning Commissioners were in attendance: Commissioners Getty, Jamieson, Lindsey, and Wilson. Commissioner Doherty entered the meeting at 7:20 P.M. Mr. Walker, City Manager, Mr. MacDonald, City Attorney, Mr. Warnick, Director of Public Works and Utilities, and Mr. Glenn, Assistant Planner, were present. DOWNTOWN RETAIL SURVEY Planning Commissioner Lindsey stated he had requested this item be added to the agenda to bring the Council up-to-date on the downtown retail survey that has recently been completed. Ms. Judy Mayhew, President of the Downtown Association, stated the survey came about because of questions being asked about ways for better business and beautifica- tion of the downtown area. She introduced Ms. Rebecca Quarles, who was contracted by the Downtown Association to conduct the marketing research survey. Ms. Becky Quarles presented a slide presentation entitled, "Strategies for in- creased patronage of retail business in downtown .Pleasanton", which included compari- son figures between shopping in downtown Pleasanton, Stoneridge, and Dublin. She recommended improved traffic flow to improve access; increased visibility of retail by use of signage to create a collective downtown identity; encourage retailers to set extended shopping hours; and encourage retailers to join in advertising and pro- motion. She suggested a second stage of improvements to include and promote increased foot traffic within downtown, and to attract new businesses that will draw patrons to downtown. Ms. Mayhew stated that copies of the report are available for anyone interested in obtaining one. CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Mayor Butler stated the purpose of this meeting is to discuss informally the sewer situation within the City of Pleasanton. Mr, Walker presented his report entitled, "Residential Sewer Needs", dated August 16, 1983, setting forth current allocations. He stated that there is 350,000 gallons per day sewage capacity unallocated at the present time. He advised that plans are underway for expansion of LAVWMA which will increase sewage capacity for the valley by 3.1 million gallons, of which Pleasanton should receive approximately 1 million gallons of that capacity. Mr. Glenn presented his report entitled, "Population and Dwelling units 1980- 1986".