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It was moved by Councilman Herlihy, and seconded by Councilman Kinney, that the two ordinances regarding truck routes be continued for two weeks. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Pearson, and Mayor Reid NOES: None ABSENT: None Adoption of the 1972/73 Tax Rate Mr. Campbell stated this matter was continued from the meeting of August 7th. Mr. Walker presented the staff report with additional information regarding tax figures. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mori, and seconded by Council- man Herlihy, that Resolution No. 72-144, establishing the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1972-73 st $1.63, as follows: General Fund - $1.00; Park and Recreation - .35; General Obligation Bond Interest and Redemption - .06; Retirement System - .22; and that five (5) cents of the amount shown for Park and Recreation pur- poses be earmarked for improvement together with other funds which may be available as indicated in the 1972-73 Budget for improvement of the Pleasanton Youth Sports Park, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, and Mayor Reid NOES: Councilman Pearson ABSENT: None Consideration of Expansion of the Traffic Safety Committee to include a Plannin~ Commissioner and a member of the Community Concerns Committee Mr. Campbell stated this matter had been continued from the meeting of August 7th. Mr. Campbell reported the Traffic Safety Committee would like to expand by two, to include a member of the Planning Commission and a member of the Community Concernc Committee. This would provide more input and better communications between the staff and Commissions regarding new traffic regulations and infor- mation. It was moved by Councilman Pearson, and seconded by Councilman Herlihy, that Resolution No. 72-145, authorizing that the Traffic Safety Committee be expanded by two members; one from the Planning Commission and one from the Community Concerns Committee, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Pearson, and Mayor Reid NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL REPORTS Report of Traffic Committee~ Re: Various Recommendations Mr. Campbell presented the Traffic Committee report, stating that in addi- tion to the expansion of the Traffic Safety Committee, the following three recommendations should be considered by the Council at a future time: 1. That the speed limits on Santa Rita-TassaJara be changed to the following: 45 mph, Valley to Tassajara, and 55 mph, TassaJara at Santa Rita to Highway 580. 2. That the Council request Alameda County to conduct speed studies on Foothill Road due to repeated complaints that the speed limit is too high. 3. That the Council authorize staff to prepare and present an Ordi- nance making it legal and recommended that bicycles use sidewalks in all areas except Main Street and shopping center sidewalks, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. 3. 8/21/72