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be directed to proceed in draftin -an ordinance regarding this matter <br /> and also find an area where mini-bikes can safely be ridden. <br /> <br /> The roll call vote was as foilo~.~s: <br /> <br /> AYES: Councilmen tIerlihy, t{inney, Mori, Pearson and Mayor Reid <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> <br /> In referrence to Parks and Recreation Resolution No. 72-4, Mr. Castro <br /> stated that the Planning Commission unamiously recommended that the dev- <br /> elopment plan for the 105 acre Youth Sports and Recreational Park as <br /> prepared by ;~r. A1 Dutchover, City Engineering Department, dated Decem- <br /> ber 7, 1970, be approved~ <br /> <br /> Mr. Gary Patton displayed a dra~ving of the plan which calls for eight <br /> Little League baseball diamonds, two Babe Ruth baseball diamonds, two <br /> night lighted men's softball diamonds, one regulation Junior football <br /> field, one regulation soccer field and a lagoon area. <br /> <br /> Discussion regarding funding, l~arking, and other details ensued. <br /> <br /> Mr. Richard Yackley, President of the newly formed Pleasanton Youth <br /> Development Sports Corporation, asked that nothing be deleted from this <br /> plan, as Pleasanton really needs even more than what is being planned. <br /> Mr. Yackley stated that with all the volunteer help from various cont- <br /> ractors, this plan can be started x~ithout a great deal of cash. <br /> <br /> Mayor Reid stated that Mro Yackley's contributions as well as all others, <br /> are greatlu appreciated by the Clty and requested that any input from <br /> anyone from Youth Sports be presented to the Council or the staff, as <br /> this project will have to be done according to City specifications. <br /> <br /> In answer to Councilman Mori's request for the total cost of this park, <br /> Mr. Patton stated that the turfing will cost approximately $4,000 per <br /> acre but he would have to bring back a figure on the overall project. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jay ttarris, representing Pleasanton Little League Baseball and Foot- <br /> ball, invited the Council to attend a game and see the total enthusiasm <br /> of these boys. <br /> <br /> Mayor Reid assured the sports leaders that the city is vitally interes- <br /> ted in providing for all the youth of the community. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Councilman Mori and seconded by Councilman Kinney that <br /> Resolution No. 72-67, approving the development plan for the 105 acre <br /> Youth Sports and Recreation Park, be adopted. <br /> <br /> The roll call vote was as follo~,~s: <br /> <br /> AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Pearson and Mayor Reid <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> <br /> Mayor Reid recessed the meeting at 9:50 P.M. <br /> Mayor Reid reconvened the meeting at 10:00 P.M. <br /> <br /> REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER <br /> <br />· Presentation of the 1972-73 City of Pleasanton Budget <br /> <br /> Mr. Edgar stated that the 1972-73 Budget for the City of Pleasanton is <br /> somewhat different this year as it includes, along with suggestions and <br /> <br /> 3. 5-1-72 <br /> <br /> <br />