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263 Mayor Mori declared the public hearing open. Mr. Robert B. Ettenborough, owner of the property, presented drawings for the purpose of locating tree on the property showing its close proximity to structures on this lot. Mayor Mori declared the public hearing closed. It was moved by Councilwoman LeClaire, and seconded by Councilman Philcox, that Resolution No. 75-17, approving request of Robert B. Ettenborough for removal of one Heritage Tree, a 24-inch Elm Tree, in rear yard at 4092 Walnut Drive, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Councilwoman LeClaire, Councilman Philcox, and Mayor Mori NOES: None ABSENT: None Th@ City Council will hold .public hearings to elicit citizen input on how the funds allocated to the City of Pleasanton under the Housin~ and Cpmmunity Development Act of 1974 should be expended Mr. Bowling presented his memorandum dated January 23, 1975, stating that as a result of the passage by Congress of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the City of Pleasanton is entitled to a federal block grant of $221,536.00 over the next three years to be used mainly for physical development or redevelop- ment of blighted areas of the City and for the primary benefit of those lower income members of the community, and that only $36,515.00 of these funds may be used during the first year of the Act. Mr. Harris presented a summary of eligible projects. He stated that after a public meeting which was sparsely attended, and staff review, the following two projects were recommended to be financed with the funds: (1) replacement of water lines in Harris Acres; and (2) extend Peters Avenue from Division Street to Rose Avenue. Mr. Edgar explained the action required by City Council in order to submit the application for the Housing and Community Development funds. Mayor Mori declared the public hearing open. Mrs. Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive, requested that acquisition of Wayside Park and the Pleasanton Train Station be considered as a project under the Housing and Community Development Act. There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed. Council discussion ensued regarding various projects and costs related thereto. It was determined that they agreed with the concept but not necessarily with the particular projects suggested by staff as priority items. Staff indicated that the County required an interim designation by January 31, 1975. It was moved by Councilman Philcox, and seconded by Councilman Herlihy, that Resolution No. 75-18, initially designating projects upon which funds from the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, will be expended, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Councilwoman LeClaire, Councilman Philcox, and Mayor Mori NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Mori reopened this public hearing and continued it to the meeting of February 10, 1975, 8:00 P.M., Pleasanton Justice Court. Council was instructed to submit their suggestions for additional projects covered under this Act to staff prior to the February 10th meeting for consideration and review. 3. 1/27/75