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After further discussion, Councilmember Mercer rescinded his second to the motion. Mayor Brandes seconded the motion. The City Attorney advised that this is a policy statement only and that the City is required to accept zoning and general plan designation applications. The roll call on the adoption of Resolution No. 79-240 was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Kephart, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: Councilmen Butler and Mercer ABS~T: None REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Brown presented Information Report IR 79:16 of the Assistant City Manager dated November 20, 1979, regarding procedures for development of major streets. Mayor Brandes stated he felt this information should be made available to the property owners as soon as they indicate an interest in development. Councilmember Mercer stated he felt the City has a responsibility prior to a developer developing his property in the design of streets. He also stated he did not understand the formula for developers participating in signalization costs and felt this should be addressed further. Councilmember Mercer concluded by stating he felt this report was about six months too late. Mr. Brown advised that this procedure is used by most cities and has been in existence for some time. Councilmember Wood suggested that a developer be required to improve both sides of a street where it is necessary and collect reimbursement costs for the other side of the street from that property owner when he develops. Sunol Interceptor - Proposed Amendment to Engineering Agreement Mr. Campbell presented his report dated November 20, 1979, regarding this matter. Councilmember Mercer asked why there was a cost overrun on this project. Mr. Campbell advised that this is a cost plus contract and that before exceeding a certain amount it requires City Council approval. Mr. Campbell explained that the agreement was entered into in September, 1977, and was based on construction costs at the start of 1978. The project was not started until one year later through no fault of the Engineer and inflation costs had to be added. Mr. Camp- bell stated that the water lines were not added into the original contract be- cause at that time the City did not know where the lines would be placed. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that Resolution No. 79-241, approving the amendment to the Engineering Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Engineers for the Sunol Interceptor, with the City paying 12~% ($32,337.50), be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butler, Kephart, Mercer, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. 11/27/79