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After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Kephart, that the City Council support the League of California Cities in the following matters: Opposition to AB-2659, Compulsory and Binding Arbitration; Opposition to two legislative proposals, AB 2757 and AB 2885, that would severely limit land use decisions in cities; and Opposition to AB 3653, which would impose severe restrictions on use of park fees provided by sub- divisions; and instructing staff to send the appropriate communications. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Kephart, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Brandes stated he felt the Single Family-Multiple mix should be in conformance with the General Plan, or visa versa. After discussion, no action was taken on this matter. Councilmember Kephart requested to be released from his Liaison assignments on ACTEB/ACAP and the Park and Recreation Commission, and asked to be assigned as Planning Commission Liaison. Councilmember Kephart read a letter from himself to the City Council re- questing that P.O.S.T. (Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) conduct a preliminary evaluation of the Police Department to justify any action taken with respect to the Police Department Budget. Councilmember Kephart briefly outlined the services of P.O.S.T. Mr. Brown stated he was not in favor of the study at this time and felt it was unwarranted without the justification of the City Manager and Police Chief. He said that he was in favor of using consultants to review and improve an operation including the Police Department. However, he said it was not appropriate to direct a study of the Police Department without allowing the City Manager and Police Chief to discuss the matter and report to Council. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, to send a letter to P.O.S.T. requesting them to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the Pleasanton Police Department organization, functions, procedures, reporting, and other areas which they could identify for improving the efficiency of the department. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes and Kephart NOES: Councilmembers Butler, ~od, and Mayor Mercer ABSEnt: None Council agreed to discuss this matter further at the Police Department Budget Session. Councilmember Kephart requested that the Police Department Budget be reviewed on May 1st instead of May 2nd, as he would be out of town on May 2nd. Council agreed to the change to time for the Police Department Budget review. Mayor Mercer stated the Pleasanton Garbage Service had announced there would be free pickup days on May 6 and 13 for yard clippings, etc., as set forth in their agreement. Mayor Mercer requested staff to follow up on the publicity of these free pickup dates. Councilmember Wood stated he felt this pickup should have been done earlier in the year. 10o 4/25/78