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After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mercer, that the 5¢ property tax increase be eliminated and reduce the transfers from Gas Tax funds. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes and Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Herlihy, LeClaire, and Mayor Philcox ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilmember Herlihy, and seconded by Councilmember LeClaire, that Resolution No. 76-200, establishing the 1976-77 tax rate at $1.86, which includes a 5¢ increase, and use the additional $93,478.00 for manpower in the Department of Public Safety, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmember Brandes, Herlihy, LeClaire, and Mayor Philcox NOES: Councilmember Mercer ABSENT: None Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Director of Field Services dated August 18, 1976, regarding Street Tree Watering, which was recently re- quested by Councilmember Herlihy. Mr. Edgar presented the report of the Director of Field Services dated August 18, 1976, regarding Sewage Treatment Plant Laboratory Certification, for the information of the Council. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY There were no Reports of the City Attorney presented at this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications presented at this meeting. CItY C~IIN~IJ~, ~.'~T.F~ KF~.DR2S Councilmembers presented various Co~nnittee Reports for the information of the Council. Councilmember Herlihy suggested that with regard to the proposed Reclama- tion Plan being discussed by the Sand and Gravel Committee, that this Plan be presented Jointly to the Pleasanton and Livermore City Councils for review prior to considering any renewal of a truck traffic agreement on First Street with the gravel companies. The City Manager was instructed to ~fite a letter to the Chairman of the Sand and Gravel Committee to schedule a meeting re- garding this matter and to notify the gravel companies that the agreement. regarding truck use will terminate within a year. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilmember Brandes asked when the play equipment would be installed at Hansen Park. He was advised this would be done as soon as possible. Councilmember LeClaire stated that the loose tie on the South Pacific Railroad Crossing at Main Street and Sunol Boulevard had not yet been re- paired, and requested this matter be followed up immediately. Councilmember Herlihy explained his No vote on the Pleasant:on/VCSD Interceptor Sewer Line stating that he approved of the line but disapproved the capacity because of the zero growth pattern and minimum potential land development in the southern portion of the City, and was concerned where the City would plan an additional 2,400 residences. The City Manager explained that the 2,400 figure related only to equivalent sewage capacity which could be used for industrial and commercial uses, as well as residential. CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR Mr. Edgar presented the Calendar for the Council's information. 6, 8/23/76