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SPECiAL REPORTS Bill Greene's Report on S~32~ .Re: The National Science ppiicy and Priorities Act 'Mayor P"earson explained that this report '~r~posed setting aside money to be used for research in Science~ It was moved by Mayoz Pearson, and seconded by Councilman Kinney, to support Bill Greeters Report on S.32, regarding The National Science Policy and Priorities Act. The roll call vote was as i~iilows: AYES: Councilmen Herlthy, Kinney, and Mayor Peazson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Mozi and Reid Report Re: Comprehensive General Plan ProSram and Preparation of the Development Program 1. Final Conditions Re: Termination of Consultant Contract Mr. Edgar stated that the Termination Contract had been signed by Mr. John Blay- hey for the firm of Livingston and Blayney, in the amount of $38,720.75, representing full and complete satisfaction of the obligations of the City under terms of the con- tract and acknowledging no further financial claim upon the City° It was ~oved by Councilman Herlihy, and seconded by Councilman Kinney, approving termination of the Contract with Livingston and Blayney, Planning Consultants, effective June 25, 1973, with no further work being performed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herllhy, Kinney, and Mayor Peacson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Mori and Reid Councilman Kinney emphasized that the City did receive a good report from the Consultant and Pleasanton is the only city in the County as far along in the State Mandated elements. He stated it is without prejudice that we accep~ the resigna- tion of Livingston and Blayney in this matter. 2. Staff Work Pro~ram~ Re: Preparation of Development Program and Central Business District Plan Mr. Castro explained the work program regarding this matter, stating that the timetable for the Central Business District is on schedule and the Consumer Survey should be completed by August 8th. He sta~ed the staff would then begin to prepare the preliminary Central Business District Plan. With regard to the General Plan, Mr. Castro stated his office had been gathering information from the State Office of Planning, the Council on Intergovernmental Re- lations, and other agencies as well as other cities, for preliminary guidelines on the Elements. After review of all the pertinent data, the Planning Department will begin to prepare a preliminary map which will encompass the general goals of the City, the elements and holding capacity, and ultimate land use plan. Mr. Castro stated he felt that an Economic study should be prepared and his office did not have the expertise to do this type of survey. He further stated he has contacted several Economics Consultants in the area and estimated a study of this kind would cost approximately $20,000~00, depending on how much information was desired. Mro Castro stated he could see no conflict in his DepaEtment preparing the Elements study and an outside firm doing the Economics analysis~ Councilman Kinney consented that he was not comfortable with spending $20,000.00 for an Economics ~easibility study, and something less should be considered. Mayo~ Pearson stated that he was not totally in favor of consultant studies and suggested the Council discuss a policy decision in regard to this matter. He fur- ther stated that other alternatives should be considered and a study session scheduled between the Planning Commission and General Plan Review Committee to discuss solutions with the Council. Councilman HeIlihy questioned what the tax base would have to be without in- dustry to provide expanded services. 2. 6/25/73