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427 cilmember Brandes withdrew his motion. Councilmember Brandes asked if Council waited until the May 25th meeting to take action on this item, would they still be within the time frame to do this. The City Attorney stated that might not allow enough time but that action could be taken in Executive Session tonight. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Mayor Butler, that the City take appropriate legal action against the County of Alameda regarding the negative de- claration on the proposed Santa Rita jail facility, and requesting that an Environ- mental Impact Report be required. Councilmember Mercer stated he felt no action should be taken until additional information regarding the ramifications of such action and the costs associated thereto are discussed with the City Attorney. After further discussion, Councilmember Brandes withdrew his motion, and Mayor Butler with- drew his second. Mayor Butler stated this matter would be discussed in Executive Session. Councilmember Brandes requested Council concurrence to instruct staff to inves- tigate the availability of municipal fire insurance as it relates to protection within the community in order to reduce the City's homeowners' fire expense. He stated that Mountain View and possibly Livermore have pursued this approach, for possible alter- natives to reducing costs. Council concurred. Councilmember Brandes stated that large trucks are parking for long period of time on First Street in front of the park area. Mr. Walker advised that trucks are allowed to park in this area only on First Street. Councilmember Brandes requested that the Staff Traffic Committee investigate the possibility of prohibiting the park- ing of all trucks over 20 feet in length on the entire length of First Street that does not already have No Parking regulations, and to report back to Council on this matter. Mayor Butler advised that with regard to the dirt quarry on Foothill Road-and the problem of conditions being enforced; that negotiations have been going forward with the owner of that operation and he has indicated that he is willing to agree to the conditions that were applied by the County. Mr. Walker stated that the City staff has prepared a schematic plan of what is felt should be done on Foothill Road at the quarry site, and that the City and the quarry owner will work together to get the problems resolved. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Wood stated he had been in contact with Sheriff Dyer regarding the release of prisoners at the gate at Santa Rita jail. He advised that several alter- natives are being considered at this time, i.e., furnishing released prisoners with bus tickets; coincide releases with bus schedules; use BART busses deadheading back to the bus barns to be routed through Santa Rita to pick up released prisoners; and possible use of SFI to furnish transportation on a voluntary basis. Councilmember Wood stated he was presented at the Human Services Commission meet- ing at which time they discussed the recent seminar on alcohol and drug abuse, stating they felt it was a very successful program and were pleased with the turnout of the community, schools, and City staff. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Ms. Margaret Oiler, owner of property on Linden Way for eighteen years, stated she would like very much to annex this property to the City. She stated she had formally requested this action in December, 1981, in order to get water and sewer services, but had been denied by the Council. She stated she had also been to the County regarding this matter but had not been able to get the needed services. Mayor Butler stated that the City does not have complete flexibility to annex'property that is not adjacent to the City limit. Mr. Walker advised there were no City streets in this area for emergency vehicles. Councilmember Mohr stated she had talked with Ms. 3. 5/11/82