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After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that no action be taken this fiscal year regarding the motorcycle patrol and equipment, and that a grant be re-applied for next year to fund this program. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler and Kephart NOES: Councilmember Mohr and Mayor Mercer ABSENT: Councilmember Wood After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 80-233, authorizing the hiring of two motorcycle patrolmen at the lateral entry if possible to speed up the program, and purchase of the necessary equipment, and amending the 1980-81 Operating Budget by $64,740.00, and the 1981-82 Operating Budget by $63,210.00, to cover this program, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Wood Request for Geperal Plan Amendment from Breilh Homes; Palomtno and Pico Mr. F~rris presented his report dated September 11, 1980, regarding this item. A representative of Breilh Homes stated this general plan amendment will not have any adverse effect on the surrounding environment if approved; the property is suited for the proposed new use and would not pose any negative effects. After discussion, it was moved .by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Breilh Homes general plan amendment application be held in abeyance to be conaidered by the Planning Commission and Council after a final decision has been made on all Land Use Committee recommendations. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, and Mohr NOES: Mayor Mercer ABSENT: Councilmember Wood Sister City Report Mr. Walker presented the report of the Assistant to the City Manager dated September 10, 1980, regarding this matter. Mr. Frank C. Brandes, Jr., 6889 Corte Sonada, reviewed recent activities of the visit from representatives of Yotsukaido, 3apan, - Livermore's Sister City. Mr. Brandes emphasized the need for citizen participation in such a program. He stated that it is his strong feeling that it would be very good to engage in such a program but it would take effort. He suggested that Pleasanton join with Liver- more in sponsoring Yotsukaido as a beginning program then expand to Pleasanton acquiring our own Sister City if citizen interest warrants this program. Mr. Brandes stated that the City of Livemore is agreeable to this arrangement. Councilmember Butler stated he would prefer that Pleasanton have our own Sister City. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that Resolution No. 80-234, authorizing that the City of Pleasanton and the City of Livermore shall investigate Joint participation in the Sister City Program 9. 9/16/80