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4i51 It was moved by Councilman Beratlis and seconded by Councilman Rega that Resolution No. 70-7, adopting the following policy regarding the use of the Main Street sign structure: 1. The construction of all signs and decorations shall be approved by the Public Works Department prior to installation. Signs shall meet the following general specifications: a. Material shall be heavy canvass or similar material with the edges treated to prevent significant ravelling. b. Grommets shall be installed securely along the top edge at approximate two foot spacing with ropes or clasps provided to allow easy and secure attach- ment of the sign to the underside of the existing structure. c. Grommets shall be installed in the bottom corners and sufficient rope shall be provided to tie the sign down. d. Sufficient wind-holes shall be provided to prevent undue billowing or stress on the sign or its fastenings. e. The message on the sign shall be kept short and easily readable. Letter- ing shall be neat and generally unaffected by moisture. 2. Signs will be installed and removed by the Fire Department and will be limited to a maximum of one week except those relating to the Alameda County Fair or to Christmas. 3. Only the following classes of signs will be allowed: a. Signs advertising local elections as such. This will include the City of Pleasanton, Amador High School District, Pleasanton Elementary School Dis- trict, Murray School District, P.T.C.W.D., and Zone 7. b. Signs proclaiming national days or weeks which relate to civic affairs and are of local interest as determined by the City Council. This will in- clude such events as Fire Prevention Week, Law Enforcement Week, and Public Schools Week. Other such events must be approved by the City Council. c. Signs and decorations used in conjunction with the Alameda County Fair. d. Signs and decorations used to commemorate any legally proclaimed National or State holiday such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. e. Signs advertising specific City related functions including Fireman's Ball or Policeman's Ball. Other such events must be approved by the City Council f. Special events approved by the City Council. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Betatits, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Getton NOES: None ABSENT: None Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Fales stated that copies of the 1970-71 Budget Calendar has been forwarded to the City Council. Mr. Fales also stated that copies of a chart showing the number of housing units that were finaled each month during 1969, has been forwarded to the Council as an informational item. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY There were no reports from the City Attorney. COMMUNICATIONS From Mrs. Elizabeth Hall.~. Chairm~n~_pleasanton Housing Authority Re: Term of Mr. ~e~Fy Cook Mr. Fales asked that this matter be referred to an Executive Session. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that he had observed a fire truck entering Main Street from Division Street and noted a dangerous traffic situation. Mr. Campbell stated that he would review this matter. Councilman Spiliotopoulos requested that the matter of an elected mayor be put back on the agenda. Councilman Reid asked the staff to contact the owners of the Pleasanton Hotel and ask them to replace the worn flag on their building.