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3315 g. Adoption of Resolution No. 80-187, approving Special Exemption from RAP - Tracts 4373 and 4239, because each tract meets the criteria of large lot subdivisions and general requirements for special exemption. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCILMEMBERS It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Chairperson andmembers of the Land Use/ Circulation Review Committee for their study and report regarding this element of the General Plan. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Wood requested that the Staff Traffic Committee review the possibi- lity of placing a warning sign near the Tot Lot Park on Northway Road near the end of Heatherlark and Goldcrest Circle, for the safety of children in this area. Councilmember Kephart requested that Council support him in asking for an enforce- ment program related to overloading of and spillage from gravel trucks using City streets. He directed the City Manager to make known the City Council's strong con- cern to the Chief of Police regarding enforcement action taken relative to overload- ing of gravel trucks. Councilmember Kephart also requested that the possibility of using a portable scale in Pleasanton be explored to check some of the.loads going through the City. Councilmember Kephart requested a report through the Traffic Com- mittee relative to enforcement action taken for overloading of and spillage from gravel trucks on City streets. Councilmember Kephart stated that Council had received a letter from Mrs, Richard H. Waldron, 1519 Loganberry Way, relative to street striping being done in the City, and asking why this project was being funded rather than increased street lighting. Staff explained that the striping program was State funded by grant and was required to be used for this purpose. Councilmember Kephart requested staff to respond to Mrs. Waldron's letter with this information. Councilmember Kephart asked when the proposed noise ordinance would be ready for review. The City Attorney advised it would be considered at the August 26th Council meeting. Councilmember Kephart requested an explanation of the insurance rates for the City as submitted by Cooper, McKenzie, Murphy. He stated he would meet with the City Manager for a clarification of the different rates submitted. Councilmember Mohr asked if any response had been received from the gravel com- panies and the Teamsters relative to their cooperation in requiring gravel trucks to be covered. The City Attorney advised that the letters had been written this date and were ready for the Mayor's signature. Mayor Mercer expressed concern relative to the number of vehicle accidents occur- ring on Foothill Road. He requested a report regarding the location of the accidents and possible removal of trees and telephone poles in particular sports that might create hazardous conditions. 2. 7/22/80