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~.~ETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. Warren Thompson, 1085 Hillcrest Court, Livermore, representing Pacific American Institute, presented a foreign study program, stating that ho~ families .were needed for three foreign students who will arrive in August and stay through June, 1981. Anyone interested in participating in this program should contact Mr. Thompson. Mr. Frank C. Brandes, Jr., 6889 Corte Sonada, asked if the recently adopted ordinance relative to radioactive materials was retroactive to include Southv~est Nuclear Company. The City Attorney advised that the ordinance was not retroactive and there was no further action required relative to Southwest Nuclear Company. Mr. Brandes asked about the status of the motorcycle grant applied for last year by the City for use on Foothill Road. Mayor Mercer advised that the grant had been denied but that the City has subsequently reapplied and that Senator Holmdahl is assisting in attempting to get the grant approved Mr Brandes asked if there was a police department report relative to citations issued on Foothill Road. Mayor Mercer advised the report was not completed regarding enforcement statistics. After discussion, Council determined to hear item 10a next on the.agenda. SPECIAL REPORTS Report to the,City Council from the Land Use and Circulation Element Review Committee Mrs. Joyce Getty, 925 Kottinger Avenue, Chairperson of the Land Use/Circulation Element Review Committee, presented the written report of the Committee dated July 17, 1980. She stated she felt that action should not be delayed on the recommended changes suggested by the Committee. Mrs. Getty stated that as a member of the Cir- culation Sub-committee she felt it extremely important that the City do everything possible to make it easy for people to walk, bicycle, or other means'than vehicle, to get around town. She urged Council to be as strict as possible with future developers regarding major arteries. Ms. Pat Griffin, 1055 Kottinger Drive, representing the Hansen family at 201 Spring Street, stated this property was zoned Commercial. She stated the Hansents needed to sell the property but the General Plan showed that Railroad Avenue was proposed to eventually go through this parcel, thus making it difficult to sell. The City Attorney advised that the City would be in a better position to respond to the question of possible extension of Railroad Avenue after final decision on the recommended changes to the General Plan; at this point there being only a Committee recommendation and no formal action. Mr. Bart Schnoene, Attorney representing Reynold C. Johnson Company, owner of the property east of E1 Charro Road, stated this parcel is proposed to be developed as an industrial park. He requested that an additional amendment to the General Plan be considered to rezone this land from Agriculture to Industrial. Council discussion ensued regarding whether or not to allow additional General Plan amendments to be considered at the same time as the 42 changes recommended by the Land Use/Circulation Element Review Committee. Mr. Frank C. Brandes, Jr., 6889 Corte Sonada, stated he felt it would be im- possible to review the 42 recommended changes to the General Plan at one meeting and also to receive public input. He stated the Planning Commission should be given ample time to discuss the amendments and also that the public would have to be notified. Mr. Paul Johnson asked if additional amendments could be added to the list of changes to the General Plan. 4. 7/22/80