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213 Council instructed staff to place an ad in the local newspaper inviting those citizens interested in serving on the General Plan Review Committee to apply. Joint Sewer Committee Report Mayor Butler presented the report of the Sewer Committee, transmitting the Minutes of the Joint Meeting with the DSRSD Board of Directors held September 29, 1982, for the information of the Council. No action was required or taken by Council on this item. Councilmember Mohr reported on the ABAG General Assembly meeting held on October 2, 1982, regarding hazardous spills. She stated that ABAG has a great deal of expertise available to communities to plan for reactions to dangerous spills. She stated there is "superfund" money available to communities to equip themselves to respond to these situations. She advised that ABAG also has free seminars for public safety personnel for this type of expertise. She requested that staff investigate the possibility of City public safety personnel taking advan- tage of this available information. Councilmember Brandes stated that several public safety personnel are already in school for this type of training. Councilmember Wood suggested that a Valley-wide Task Force be established regarding hazardous waste. Councilmember Brandes stated that at the last City Council meeting a public hear- ing was scheduled for October 26, 1982, regarding Viacom and their possible violation of the franchise agreement. The City Attorney advised that Viacom has asked for a continuance to November 23, 1982. He stated there is a question regarding the appro- priate period of notice of thirty days, and that Viacom would also like additional time to answer technical questions. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that the public hearing regarding Viacom Cablevision service be continued to the meeting of November 23, 1982, 8:00 P.M., in the Pleasanton Council Chambers. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Butler advised that the Foothill High School Band Booster Club Annual Band Review will be held on Saturday, October 23, 1982. He invited Council to support this event. He also commended the Foothill ~igh School Band and the Amador High School Band for winning in competition at Cupertino recently. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Ron Schneider, 650 Orofino Court, addressed the recent approval of the Quail Creek project as a winner in the affordable housing competition. He stated he was confused as to why this project was considered a third time after being disapproved twice before. He read his letter dated October 12, 1982, expressing his opposition to the proposed project and the unacceptable precedent that has been established. He asked that Resolution No. 82-334, approving the Quail Creek project as a second affordable housing project, be revoked. He requested information regarding the pro- cedure and requirements for implementing a referendum or initiative against the approval of the Quail Creek project as affordable housing, procedures for implement- ing recall of certain City Councilmembers, and procedures for requesting the trans- cript of "partially reopened" affordable housing competition. Mr. Schneider con- cluded by stating the project is poor planning and the City Council has not recognized the issues involved. Mr. Dick Ratbert, 3171 Chardonnay Drive, stated his home overlooks the mobile home park area. He stated he is in favor of low cost housing but is concerned about an overcrowded project and the noise problems associated with it. He stated he has discussed the project plans with Ed Parish, who stated the senior citizens set-aside 6. 10/12/82