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Councilmember Kephart stated it had come to his attention in recent weeks that there were numerous unsightly recreational vehicles, trucks and boats parked on streets and in driveways that created hazardous conditions as well as an unsightly Cit t nuisance, and he requested staff to review the y s ordinance and those of other cities to see what could be done to control this problem. Council concurred. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmembers presented various Committee Reports for the information of the Council. CoUncilmember Butler stated there was a vacancy on the Manpower Advisory Council of the Alameda County Training Advisory Board and that he would like to be able to make an appointment on this committee to a representative from Pleasanton. He re'- quested an expression of interest from anyone interested in serving in th~s capac~ty. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mrs. Mary Roberrs, 1666 Vineyard Avenue, addressed the Council speaking in oppo~ sition to the proposed Hindu Temple complex on Vineyard Avenue because of the number of people it would involve, holding tanks, zoning codes ignored, urban development outside of the 1996 boundaries that are within Pleasanton's Sphere of Influence, urban sight impact, fire protection, sewer, growth inducing, traffic and road hazards, and loss of open space. Mrs. Roberts presented a petition to the City Council that was presented to Supervisor Valerie Raymond, signed by 990 concerned citizens, which read as follows: "We are opposed to the Hindu Center being located on Vineyard Ave-I nue for two reasons: it would create unnecessary traffic congestion and hazards; and as the Environmental Impact Report states it 'would totally transform the site from an agricultural to urban setting'. Vineyards would be removed and the site would covered with buildings, parking lots, and landscaping. The effect of elaborate indian architecture in the midst of the pastoral setting of the a~ea, part~cularly as one drives around the corner of Vineyard, would probably zle~d~ ~I~ a ~-ocai land- mark. Hindu cultural murals and carvings are proposed for the facade of the main temple to reach a height of about 50 feet," Mrs. Roberts requested Council to strongly discourage the proposed Hindu Center. Mrs. Sharon Heinz, 761 Wall Street, Livermore, and owner of 20 acres on Vj_neyard Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed Hindu Temple because of the following reasons: will ruin rural area atmosphere, set dangerous precedent for development, fire protection and cost, water line and cost, police protection and cost~ traffic, sewer line costs and effects, and large number of people on small parcel of property creating high density. Mrs. Heinz requested Council to oppose the proposed H~ndu Center. Mrs. Jan Johnson, 359 Christina Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed Hindu Center because of potential increase in traffic on Vineyard Avenue and the encourage~ ment of annexation of all rural land in the area. Council discussion ensued regarding taking a position on this matter. Council-~ member Brandes stated he was opposed to the proposed Hindu Center because of traffic impact on Vineyard Avenue, loss of open space, change in urban climate, fire hazard, and that it did not con~itute a public need. Councilmember Wood stated that while he was in no way against minorities or religious groups, he felt this Center should not be allowed since Pleasanton developers had been denied permission to build on Vineyard Avenue due to traffic conditions~ Mayor Mercer stated he was concerned about water, traffic, going outside of the 1996 boundary lines at this time, and that there was a moral obligation to solve problems within the City before provid-! ing services outside the City Limits. Councilmember Butler stated he did not fee] 2. 2/27/79