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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Herlthy reported on the Fair Liaison Committee meeting of November 27, 1973, at which time a draft of the proposed contract for City services was discussed. Also, they reviewed the procedural process for development of the Fairgrounds and endorsed the procedures set forth by the City. These procedures will be reviewed by the entire Fair Board at their meeting next month. Councilman Mori stated he had artended the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on November 28, 1973, when they discussed the Cultural Arts Center and Youth Center. Mayor Pearson stated that at the Joint meeting with Livermore and V.C.S.D. on November 26, 1973, Councilman Cy Beebe stated that the City of Livermore was re- activating their Smog Committee and asked for other Valley representation on this Committee. The City Council instructed staff to obtain information regarding the functions and structure of this Committee. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Herlihy inquired as to the status of the parking agreement with the new restaurant owner. Mr. Scheidlg advised him the parking study is still under review by the Downtown Revitalization Committee and will report to the City Council as soon as recommendations are made. Councilman Reid stated the City Council should decide if they want to take a position regarding Livermore-s sphere of influence. After some discussion, it was the concensus of the Council that Pleasanton take no position on the City of Liver- more's resolution regarding the LAFCo's recent decision determining Ltvermore's sphere of influence. Councilman Mori stated that no position was not in opposition to Livermore. Councilman Reid stated that Jim Nelson, V.C.S.D., n~ retired, had been the Valley's representative to BASSA. He requested that three names from the City of Pleasanton be submitted for consideration on this Agency and offered his name since he has been Mr. Nelson's alternate. Councilman Herlihy also offered to serve on this Agency. Mayor Pearson stated he felt that the three nominees should be delegated from the Valley to insure a better chance of keeping the BASSA seat. Councilman Reid requested that the City Council consider putting the question of an elected mayor on the ballot on March 5. He stated that citizens ought to determine if they want to have the electorate, rather than the Council, chose the mayor. Mayor Pearson declared this item be placed on the agenda for December 10, 1973. Councilman Reid requested that the City Council take a position with regard to the candidates nominated for officers of ABAG. He requested that the staff gather information as to the nominees and functions,to be placed on the agenda for December 10, 1973. Mayor Pearson suggested that the agenda be rearranged so the public could speak at the beginning of the meetins instead of waitins until 10:00 P.M., and also possibly move Matters Initiated by Council Members earlier on the agenda. He declared this item be placed on the agenda for December 10, 1973. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No one addressed the Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pearson recessed the meeting to an Executive Session at 11:35 P.M. Mayor Pearson reconvened the meeting at 11:48 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Reid, and seconded by Councilman Herlihy, that Resolution No. 73-188, appointing Samuel Robertson, to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Guy C. Clark, ending August 7, 1975; Mary Lou Moore, for a four year term ending November 2, 1977; Patricia Stephens, for a four year term ending November 2, 1977; and reappointing Birdie Bianchi, for a four year term, expiring November 2, 1977, on the Community Concerns Committee, be adopted. 7. 12/3/73