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Mr. Oliver H. Anjo, 2403 Raven Road, stated he felt all remarks presented by persons other than Pleasanton residents should be stricken from the Minutes. Mr. Paul Tull, 2243 Linden Street, Livermore, spoke regarding LA~qMA Reso- lution No. 77-10 and his interpretation of it. He urged acceptance of the Referendum Petition. Mr. John Fraga, 1486 Kolln Street, representing CARD, expressed dissatis- faction with his cooperation from the City Attorney in securing pertinent information and assistance for proper wording on the Petition. Mayor Philcox asked Mr. Fraga if the wording on the Petition that was circulated was the same as he submitted to the City Attorney's office. Mr. Fraga stated it was not. Mr. Fraga also stated CARD had been denied input into LAVWMA matters, and that CARD had waited for City Council final action on the Joint Powers Agreement and amendments before taking action. ~. Gene Rhodes, representing Alameda County Water District Board, stressed the importance of the project for the entire County and urged all deadlines be met for grant assistance. He explained the claims filed by Alameda County Water District against Livermore and V.C.S.D., and stated that Pleasanton could become liable if the LAVWMA project fails. }~. Larry Walker, Executive Director, State Water Resources Control Board, spoke regarding funding of the project. He stated that it is possible that Federal funds would be available after the September 30th deadline, but that State funding was limited and could only be guaranteed to September 30th. tle szated that completed design drawings and specifications had to be approved by Sta~e ~ter Board staff prior to September 30th, and local financing assured before grant funding would be approved. He added that a Referendum suit against the City would not necessarily affect Federal and State funding since the design of the project is so far along and the intent of the agencies involved has been in favor of the project. However, he indicated that if a suit were filed the State would have to look at the pleadings, the possible affect upon the project, and decide whether or not to hold grant monies for the project. Mr. Walker also stated that if Council accepted the Referendum Petition it was his opinion the State would not be willing to approve the Clean Water Grant. Mr. Larry Kolb, representing Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region, spoke regarding that Board's concern relative to waste- water disposal in the Valley and explained the actions taken against Livermore and V.C.S.D. He stated that since Pleasanton is on record as to its intent of phasing out of the Sunol Plant and consolidation with V.C.S.D., the City was not affected at this time by Regional Cease and Desist Order restrictions. However, if Pleasanton took any action to delay the project and jeopardize funding, the Regional Board would pursue action against the City. The Regional Board has required that the wastewater problem in tha Valley be solved. Mr. Koib urged Council compliance in meeting deadlines to secure grant funding for the EA~ project. Mr. David Eller, 3797 Oregon Way, Livermore, asked various questions re- garding deadlines and fundings. Mr. Thurman Claudell, Augustine Street, stated he felt the people who signed the Petition knew what they were signing and want to vote on the matter again. 5. 7/25/77