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necessary action to keep dust generation on the site to an absolute minimum, and that the City Council expects the mound to be tarped as soon as possible. Councilmember Mohr referred to a letter to the Alameda County Justice Council from the Law and Justice Coordinator dated September 17, 1980, requesting that the subject of the State Women's Facility at Santa Rita again be reviewed and listing advantages for locating this facility at Santa Rita. She stated that Supervisor Raymond had not been notified of this letter. She also stated she felt Council should have input in any discussions regarding this matter. Councilmember Kephart stated this issue has been revived in spite of a promise by Supervisor Raymond that it would not be considered again. He stated that there were no members from this area on the Criminal Justice Board even though Council had requested such an appoint- ment be made. He stated that Supervisor Raymond had advised that no elected official could serve on this Board. He added that there were several elected officials already serving on this Board. Councilmember Kephart strongly objected to statements in the subject letter relative to the advantages of locating the facility at Santa Rita, and to the position taken by the Criminal Justice Council. Councilmember Kephart stated the Council's position had always been one of strong opposition to the proposed Women's Facility, that this position had been stated on numerous occasions and in letters to Federal, State, Regional and local officials. He stated that the County had been petitioned to have a Valley representative on the Criminal Justice Council and he felt this matter should again be pursued in order to get input on this issue. After discussion, Council instructed staff to prepare a letter to send to the Board Cit ' of Supervisors and to District Attorney Lowell Jensen, stating the y s strong opposition to a Women's Facility at Santa Rita, and requesting to have a member of Council seated on the Criminal Justice Board. Councilmember Wood stated that at the last Council meeting, Council approved the purchase of two motorcycles and the hiring of two police officers at zthe lateral entry. Councilmember Wood asked why members of the City's police department were not given the opportunity to apply first for the motorcycle patrol positions, and why didn't Council let the Police Chief and City Manager handle this matter. Mayor Mercer replied the action was taken in response to the request of the Police Chief and City Manager. Council discussion ensued regarding the time involved in purchas- ing and receiving the motorcycle equipment, and the training of Police Officers for motorcycle patrol. Council stated their intent in requesting the hiring of exper- ienced officers was to get this program operating as soon as possible, but not to exclude anyone. After further discussion, it was moved by Counci~ember Kephart, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Resolution No. 80-233, approving the hiring of two police officers and the purchase of two fully equipped motorcycles, be amended to delete Section 3 which states that the police officers be hired at the lateral entry. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Butler stated he had some concerns regarding design review of the proposed building for the Bank of America and requested this item be reviewed by Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that City Council appeal the decision of the Design Review Board in approving the application of the Bank of America for design review approval for a bank building proposed to be constructed at 337 Main Street, zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercial) District. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. 9/23/80