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She stated that as Foothill High is a new school with only freshmen attending, the majority do ride bikes to school. She stated that she would rather see the students remain bicyclists rather than have to drive their own cars to school, but the road is exceedingly dangerous for bicyclists to traverse. She also stated that first priority should be that area between Bernal to Foothill High, which is the most treacher-. ous stretch for a bicyolist. Mayor Pearson expressed his feeling that there is a need for a bicycle path. Councilman Herlihy stated that the east side of Foothill is County property. Mrs. Eby reiterated by saying that the County seems more amenable to financing such a path than the City. Mayor Pearson encouraged her to seek funding. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Mori announced that some of the Council members met with V.C.S.D. and listened to new State guidelines regarding the funding of the V.C.S.D. expansion. There will be a further meeting when the staff is present to review alternatives of meeting this criteria ' MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL EMBERS CoUncilman Kinney expressed concern over the Environmental Protec- tion Agency guidelines as they affect Pleasanton. He stated that this agency's regulations for parking stalls at regional shopping centers could be inequitable for Pleasanton. There appears to be a public hearing on December 3 and Councilman Kinney suggested that the EPA be asked what are Pleasanton's options. Mr. Scheidig gave a history of these guidelines and stated that they are intended to discourage the use of private automobiles. Mr. Scheidig suggested that the City notify Congressmen Stark, Senator Tunney and Senator Cranston of our concern. The Council concurred that rather than initiating litigation with the EPA, all other options should be explored. Written comments should be sent to the EPA prior to November 29, 1973. Mr. Schiedig indicated that the staff would find out just where and when this public hearing is scheduled. Councilman Reid moved that the City Council instruct their ABAG representative to cast the vote of this City for Warren Boggess as president. Mayor Pearson clarified that the only two candidates for the office are Mr. Boggess and Supervisor Bort and voting will be at the December quarterly meeting. Councilmen Herlihy and Kinney both stated their desire to see a candidate with the Valley's interests in mind and as a result of the Kaiser hearings, they did not feel Supervisor Bort held that interest. Councilmen Mori and Kinney suggested that we wait and vote on this matter at a later date. Councilman Reid suggested that we consider the full slate of officers and therefore withdrew his motion. -7- 11/19/73