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Councilmember Mercer asked who controls what goes into the packet to be sure <br />all the information contained therein is correct. Mr. Fernandez stated the Chamber <br />of Commerce would be in charge of this, with assistance from the City staff. <br /> <br /> Mayor Brandes stated he felt that large developers would have their own bro- <br />chures and he was concerned that the $3,500.00 expenditure would be spent in vain. <br />Mr. Fernandez stated the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce felt this <br />type of brochure would benefit the small property owners who do not know how to <br />attract desirable industry. <br /> <br /> Mayor Brandes expressed concern about adequate sewer capacity for industrial <br />development. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Mercer stated that large developers would advertise their own <br />development but the thrust of the Chamber of Commerce brochure will be totally for <br />Pleasanton. Councilmember Mercer stated he felt the brochure should not be under- <br />taken until after the June election to see if more sewer capacity will be available <br />for industrial use. He added he felt this was a positive adventure for Pleasanton <br />and that the City should assist the Chamber of Commerce in this type of activity. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Kephart stated he felt that good industry seeks a good location <br />and there was no need for advertising. Mr. Fernandez stated there is need for <br />good public relations for industry from the Chamber of Commerce. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Butler stated he did not see this brochure as being in competi- <br />tion with large land developers and felt it is a positive step in seeking out de- <br />sirable industrial business in Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Mr. Lowell Beezley, 3673 Cambridge Court, stated that the staff repose mentioned <br />additional inserts that the various developers would be able to include in the bro- <br />chure and he asked if developers could subscribe to this brochure. Mayor Brandes <br />stated this would be at the discretion of the Chamber of Commerce as to the charge <br />and number allowed for each developer. Mr. Beezley stated the report also suggested <br />the brochure would be mailed out systematically on a weekly schedule with a follow- <br />up telephone call, and he wanted to know who would pay for this cost. Mayor Brandes <br />advised that this expense would be borne by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Beezley <br />stated he felt that taxpayers should not have to subsidize this type of expenditure.- <br /> <br /> Mayor Brandes stated he was concerned about the information in the brochure and <br />was opposed to it because of the type of development planned for Pleasanton. Council- <br />member Mercer stated that the CityManager could work with the Chamber of Commerce <br />as to the facts and informatton~in the brochure.. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that <br />Resolution No. 80-59, approving an expenditure not to exceed $3,500.00, to assist <br />the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in publishing a brochure to aid <br />in attracting commercial and industrial development in the City of Pleasanton, but <br />not allocating this money until 'after the June election when it will be determined <br />if additional sewer capacity of 500,000 gallons will be available for industrial and <br />commercial development, be adopted. <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmen Butler, Mercer, and Wood <br />NOES: Councilman Kephart and Mayor Brandes <br />ABSENT: None <br /> <br /> <br />