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479 Councilmember Butler stated he felt there should be some space left for trucks to park in this area. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that Resolution No. 81-223, determining that parking be eliminated for vehicles over 20 feet in length on the easterly side of First Street between the southerly end of the Tennis Courts of Pleasanton Elementary School to Abbie Street, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows:. AYES: Councilmembers Kephart, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES:' Councilmembers Butler and Wood ABSENT: None Matters for the Information of the Council Mayor Mercer presented the Information Report of the Director of Public Works and Utilities (IR 81:19), transmitting the Minutes from the Staff Traffic Committee meeting of June 24, 1981. No action was required or taken by Council on this item. Mayor Mercer presented the attendance reports of the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, and the Human Services Commission for the period January through June, 1981. He instructed this report be noted and filed. Mayor Mercer presented the City Council Agenda Planning Report for July, August, and September, for the information of the Council. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY There were no reports of the City Attorney presented at this meeting. COMa4UNICATIONS Valley Employm.~nt and Training Program Mayor Mercer presented a letter from the Valley Employment and Training Program dated June 26, 1981, commending Walter Wood and Marshall Kamena, who serve on the Governing Board of ACTEB, for the hours and influence these men spend in the interTest of the community and for their fine efforts in obtaining funding for the Valley. Councilmember Wood elaborated on the training program. Mayor Mercer instructed that the letter be noted and filed. Robert S. Allen, BART Director Mayor Mercer presented a letter from Robert S. Allen, BART Director, dated June 25, 1981, regarding rail service to Pleasanton and proposed routes.. Mr. Robert Allen elaborated on this matter, reviewing the background of the pro- posed routes. He requested Council to defer making the general plan amendment in the Stoneridge Shopping Center area until every alternative could be reviewed by BART. He urged that Council refrain from filing the Notice of Determination that would implement the general plan amendment until such time as BART can evaluate the route along the freeway as well as other possibilities. Mr. Allen stated the amendment is a violation of EPA standards and could possible cause litigation against the City. The City Attorney advised that the filing of the Notice of Determination would not effect the general plan change already adopted. Mayor Mercer stated he had never been in favor of the proposed rail route as it was entirely unsatisfactory and cost prohibitive. Me stated the freeway route was much more feasible and could be done more expeditiously. He added he felt it is a waste of time and money to do additional studies. After further discussion, the City Attorney advised he would confer with Mr, Allen later and report back to Council regarding this matter. 11. 7/14/81