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Center, and that the Council consider reducing or eliminating the winter water fee. Mr. Davis presented a letter dated October 20, 1977, from Mr. Dillingham of the Pacific Association of the A.A.U., regarding the waiving of water fees and the importance of swimming for youth. Mr. Davis indicated that the Swim Club's financial straits are anticipated to be resolved in the future and the request for assistance was only for this winter. Mr. Mike LeBreck, 1296 Harvest Road, Swim Team Parent, emphasized the importance of the Swim Club to Pleasanton residents, and requested City assist- ance for the winter water use costs. A question and answer discussion followed between Council and Mr. Davis regarding the Swim Club activities, expenses, and other related matters. Councilmember Brandes stated he was in favor of assisting the Pleasanton Swim Club if the figure of $280.00 per week is considered for the winter water use fee. Councilmember LeClaire stated that while she appreciated the devotion of the swimmers and their families, she could not justify the use of energy re- sources for this 17 week winter period in light of national energy conservation measures. Councilmember Herlihy stated that the City has supported many sports groups in the past, and he felt the Pleasanton Swim Club should be given free water use for this year to assist them in their financial crisis. Councilmember Mercer stated he felt the Pleasanton Swim Club should be charged the $200.00 per week water use fee, but that it could be repaid to the City by services, supplies or other appropriate means. Mayor Philcox stated he felt the Pleasanton Swim Club should receive assistance from the City as other sports groups had been supported, and that the pool should be kept open during the winter at a reduced rate to be repaid by the Club as they were able, or to accept services from them as payment. It was moved by Mayor Philcox, and seconded by Councilmember Herlihy, that Resolution No. 77-285, approving winter pool use of twenty weeks at the Pleasan- ton Aquatic Center by the Pleasanton Swim Club for a fee of $200.00 per week, and that the Club would reimburse the City in services, goods or cash, the value of which is to be determined by City staff, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement and the City Attorney include such additional condi- tions as are necessary to protect the City, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Herlihy, Mercer, and Mayor Philcox NOES: Councilmember LeClaire NOES: None ABSTAINED:Councilmember Brandes Councilmember Brandes stated he abstained because he felt a fee of $280.00 per week for winter water use should be charged instead of $200.00 per week. Mayor Philcox recessed the meeting at 9:40 P.M. Mayor Philcox reconvened the meeting at 9:50 P.M. 4. 10/25/77