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After discussion, Council requested a report from staff regarding the feasibility of permanently disabled residents receiving discounts on water and sewer rates, as well as being eligible for Gold Cards, for review at the City Council meeting of October 10, 1978. Mayor Mercer recessed the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Mayor Mercer reconvened the meeting at 9:10 P.M. SPECIAL REPORTS Housing Authority Study Mr. Brown presented his report dated September 5, 1978, regarding this matter. He stated that Alameda County Housing Authority Commission would be considering the feasibility to taking over Komandorski Village at their meeting of September 13, however, it was staff's opinion that they would not be receptive to this matter unless refusal would jeopardize the replacement project at Komandorski. Mr Brown presented a letter from Inter-Act, 1520 Catalina Court, Livermore, dated September 1, 1978, supporting the concept and need for providing housing for all income levels in Pleasanton. Mr. Brown also presented 101 signed post- cards addressed to the Council from Pleasanton residents stating that the Pleasanton Housing Authority should be an independent agency and not politi- cally controlled by the City Council and that there should be varied types of housing for all income levels in the City. Mr. Levine commented on the legal ramifications of the City Council taking control of the Housing Authority. Mrs. Helen Robinson, 1312 Vintner Way. representing the League of Women Voters, read a letter from this organization dated September 6, 1978, urging that the Pleasanton Housing Authority be continued as it is presently operated, and the reasons for their decision. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, 3950 Vineyard Avenue, stated she had been associated with public housing in Pleasanton since its inception 35 years ago, and she strongly advocated that the Pleasanton Housing Authority remain a self-support- ing, autonomous body and not come under the authority of the City Council. She urged closer communication between Council and the Housing Authority. Councilmember Brandes stated he felt the Pleasanton Housing Authority should not be an autonomous body, but that they should be accountable to the City Council for a more effective and efficient operation. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that the Pleasanton City Council declare themselves to be the Housing Authority Board. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Brandes and Kephart NOES: Councilmen Butler, Wood, and Mayor Mercer ABSENT: None Councilmember Butler stated he had serious concerns about the problems associated with the Housing Authority, staff and tenants, but felt the Housing Authority Board should be allowed time to address these problems, and that the City Council should cooperate in the solutions by closer communication and support. 5. 9/12/78 T