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Mro Scheidig presented a ietter foe Mayor Pearson's signature, to Assembly- woman March K. Fong ~egarding AB lll2 (Ralph), a Bill if allowed to pass would require all employees of a particular unit to pay a "service fee" to the re- cognized employee organization even though they may not wish to join that org- anization or union~ The letter urged rejection of AB 1112~ The Council concurred, and Mayor Pearson signed the letter. Mr~ Scheidig presented a telegram he sent to Senator Clark Bradley urging support of SB 5946 Mr. Scheidig presented information regarding a civil suit against the City of Petaluma ~egarding their controlled growth ordinance. Mr. Scheidig advised the Council that this matter would be placed on the Council's May 21st agenda for discussion~ Councilman Reid requested that a new item be added to the agenda regarding legislative information° COMMUNICATIONS Letter from DeWitt C~ Wilson~ Re: BART Appointment Mr~ Edgar presented a letter ~rom DeWitt C. Wilson, thanking the Council for their support in his nomination to the BART Board. Mr~ Edgar presented a letter from Mrs. Dawn E. Rutter, 7290 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin, regarding transportation needs of the Valley. This letter was referred to the Transportation Committee. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Pearson reported on the Mayors' Conference held May 2, 1973. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Herlihy commented that in determining the goals and objectives of the City, every available avenue regarding additional funding from the Federal and State government should be explored and considered for growth study grant. Councilman Reid suggested looking into the ICMA Model Program for additional grants° Councilman Kinney commented that the Council should be looking into Federal and State programs in order to Eund Pleasanton's future, since the City's revenue is going to be limited~ He further stated the Council should take the initiative in leadership and responsibility regarding minimum City services and limited revenues! Mayor Pearson p~esented a report from Bill Greene requesting Council support of S.32, the National Science Policy and Priorities Act° He asked the Councilmen to read the report before the next meeting and have it placed on the agenda on May 21st for a decision~ Mayor Pearson stated that he would be out of town Saturday morning, May 12th, and that Council.man Herlihy would hold the Saturday office hours in place of the Mayor. Mayor Pearson announced there would be a reorganization of City Council Com- mittees on May 21st~ MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC No one addressed the Chair° EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pearson recessed the meeting uo an Executive Session at 9:30 P.M., to discuss appointments to a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission. Mayor Pearson reconvened the meeting at 9:45 P.M. 5o 5/7/73