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Councilmember Kephart inquired as to the number of hours per day of operation. Mr. Connolly advised that the hours of operation per day depend on the work load which he did not see ever running 24 hours a day, and rarely from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Kephart asked if it is standard practice for the safety officer and the consultant to be one and the same in the operation. Mr. Connolly advised that Mr. Frank Bolde is this firm's consultant and that he works for several com- panies. Mr. Connolly added that it is a State requirement that Interstate Laundry be inspected by a private consultant. Councilmember Kephart asked if there were other operations similar to Interstate in the State. Mr. Connolly advised there were similar nuclear laundries in the State. Mr. George Bakovitch, Interstate Uniform Services Corporation Health and Safety Director, stated that for radiation protection, the agency is required to have a radiation safety officer and the plant manager is the assistant. Mr. Bakovitch advised that his purpose is to come unannounced at any time he pleases to see that all regulations are being enforced. He added that the State also conducts inspec- tions. He stated that the State can discuss any safety problems if the Council desires to review this issue, however, the only request of Interstate is for a building expansion to store clean clothing. Mr. Earl White, Environmental Consultant, stated this facility is no hazard to people living around it or persons working in the laundry. He also advised there is not enough radio-activity to cause any harm even in case of disaster. The following persons spoke in opposition to any expansion of the nuclear laundry: Ms. Marcia Taylor, 125 Ray Street, stated she strongly opposed any expansion of the facility. She advised she had been gathering information against the laundry for the last six months. She presented a map of the area showing the proximity of residences to the laundry. Ms. Taylor expressed great concern regarding the health, safety, and welfare of residents in the immediate area and also the possible unknown effects on unborn babies. Ms. Taylor presented pictures of the laundry area, em- phasizing its unsightliness. She also presented a petition signed by 274 residents which read as follows: "We the people of Pleasanton believe that the Interstate Uniform Services Corp should not be allowed to expand and that all lawful means be used to remove them from the City of Pleasanton. We believe that the trans- portation of and presence of radioactivily contaminated clothing in Pleasanton poses an inherent danger to our community regardless of the safety precautions taken". Ms. Taylor reiterated her position in opposition to any expansion of the Inter- state Laundry, and urged Council to deny the application. Councilmember Kephart asked Ms. Taylor if she had considered moving so she would not be living near the laundry. Ms. Taylor stated she could not move because of financial reasons. Mr. Leonard Post, Attorney, talked in general about radiation and its effects. He stated the laundry had been cited in the past for various violations. He pointed out the staff report stated it cannot deal with the issue of radiation dangers. Mr. Post stated that no soils study had been done at the plant in five years and that a 4. 12/9/80