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Space and Screening and Landscaping Regulations), Chapter 2, Title II (Zoning and Development) of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton relating to Fences, Walls, and Hedges in front, side and rear yards, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Brandes, Butler, and Wood NOES: }~yor Mercer ABSENT: Councilman Kephart The City Attorney advised that Ordinances No. 856 and No. 857 should be considered together, followed by consideration of a resolution tentatively adopted on June 20, 1978, establishing the Residential Construction Tax. Adoption of Ordinance No. 85.6.~ to .s~p~r~.te the park.~edication fee collection function from the Residential Construction Tax collection includin~ deleting Section 1-6.65(c) from Article 6~ Chap. te~.3~' Title I of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton and amendin~ Section 2-4.31 of Article i0, ~hapter 1, Title II of the Ordinance Code of the City. of Pleasanton (Intro. 6-.20-78, by a vote 3-Ayes, 2-Absent) Mayor Mercer stated that Ordinance No. 856 was introduced on June 20, 1978, by a vote of 3-Ayes, 2-Absent, and that it was now in order to adopt the ordi- nance. Councilmember Brandes requested discussion regarding the levying of this tax on units that have received Residential Allocation Program approval but are not yet under constPaction. The City Attorney advised that it would be permis- sible to delay the effect of the amendments so that those who have already re- ceived Residential ~j!ocation Program approval would not have to pay the higher fees proposed. Such "grandfather" clauses are frequently used by cities when a new or increased requirement is adopted. Mr. Dean LaField, 3462 Mr. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, stated he felt the increase of the Residential Construction Tax was improper, and unfair to the buyer. Mr. Bob Miller, representing Morrison Homes, stated he felt the Residential Construction Tax should be lower to allow more moderate income housing in Pleasanton. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Ordinance No. 856, to separate the park dedication fee collection function from the Residential Construction Tax collection in- cluding deleting Section 1-6.65(c) from Article 6, Chapter 3, Title I of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton and amending Section 2-4.31 of Article 10, Chapter 1, Title II of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Brandes, Butler, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENt: Councilman Kephart Adoption of Ordinance No. 857~ to remove the fee schedule for the Residential Construction Tax from the Residential Construction Tax Ordinance and to place the fee schedule in the resolution establishinM fees and charges for various municipal services includinM amendin~ Section 1-6.62 of Article 6~ Chapter 3~ Title I of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton (Intro. 6-20-78,' by a vote of 3-A~es,. 2-Absent) 4. 6/27/78