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Mr. Johnson's broker at Kidder, Peabody and Company, has been in touch with the City and at Mr. Johnson's direction, would like to give the money to the City through the sale of Singer stock, wherein Mr. Johnson would retain the ownership of the stock, place the stock in the City's account with Kidder, Pea- body, and the City would retain the right to sell the stock, at such time as the City chooses. It was moved by Councilman Kinney, and seconded by Councilwoman LeClaire, to approve the financial concept related to accepting funds from Walter Johnson for the purpose of constructing a planned road from Longview Drive to Bernal Park as well ~s $5,000~00 for internal administration of the City, and instructed staff to determine the feasibility of the road to be constructed prior to accepting any funds. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilman Kinney, Councilwoman LeClaire, Councilman Philcox, and Mayor Mori NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Herlihy Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Edgar presented a letter from Mayor Robert A. Pritchard, dated July 31, 1974, regarding Livermore's position in opposition to the widening of 1-580. Mayor Mori commented that he felt Livermore was not acting in the best interests of the Valley. Mr. Edgar presented agenda and related information regarding the California Regional Water Quality Control Board hearing on August 20, 1974, regarding amendment to Pleasanton's Cease and Desist Order. Mro Edgar presented a letter from V.C.S.D. Board of Directors, dated August 8, 1974, regarding their support of H.R. 14011, promoting legislation for Open Space preservation. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Report~ Re: AB-2040 Mr. Scheidig presented his report dated August 5, 1974, regarding legislation which would establish a Bay Area Regional Planning Agency. Councilman Kinney expressed grave concern regarding the desirability of this Bill for Pleasanton, stating he felt a 50-member committee was too large to be effective and that the composition of the Board favors large cities rather than equal representation of all cities. Councilwoman LeClaire stated she had misgivings about the Bill and suggested it be discussed on Wednesday at the meeting with the Legislators. Councilman Philcox suggested that no position be taken at this time pending further study. Mayor Mori stated he felt this might be a move toward pulling the various agencies together as a total body and result in better cooperation on goals and objectives, and would be inclined to support the Bill. It was the consensus of the City Council to take no position on AB-2040 at this time, discuss it with the Legislators on Wednesday, August 14, 1974, and have a further report at the next meeting on August 26. Report~ Re: Legal 0p.tions Available relative to Municipal Type Services in Unincorporated Areas Mayor Mori declared this item continued to the meeting of Septembe~ 16th, in order that Councilman Herlihy could be present for discussion. Report, Re: Approval of Contract with Apperson Mr. Scheidig presented his report dated August 6, 1974, regarding this matter, stating that due to preparation of a new environmental impact report by Alameda County, it is necessary for the City Council to reconsider a con- tract with William Apperson pertaining to sewage disposal at the Diamond A Ranch. Mr. Scheidig further noted that the City Council had received both volumes of the Environmental Impact Report for their review. 5. 8/12/74