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~~ ~f~~~ It was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Beratlis that Resolu- tion No. 70-13, supporting the proposed League of California Cities Policy State- ment regarding Tax Reform and the Cities, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Edgar stated that there were no matters for the information of the Council to be presented. FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING EXERCISE Mr. Edgar explained that Alameda County Fairgrounds had seven horse barns to be demolished and Fire Chief Frudden had requested that his department be given permission to burn these barns as a fire training exercise. Fire Chief Frudden explained the exact procedures of how this would be accom- plished. He stated that the Stanford Research Institute would provide scientific testing equipment in order to provide the data needed for training purposes. Chief Q' Frudden stated that all the fire departments in the Valley would be taking part in ~ this training exercise. He also stated that he had received a waiver from the Air ~ Pollution Control Board to burn these seven barns over a period of four Saturdays. ~ After considerable discussion by the Councilmen, it was moved by Councilman („~ Beratlis and seconded by Mayor Gerton that the Fire Chief be given permission to burn the horse barns as a fire training exercise with the reservation that if there are any reprocussions regarding cinders, the permission can be immediately withdrawn. The roll call vote was as follows; AYES: Councilman Beratlis and Mayor Gerton NOES: Councilmen Rega and Reid ABSENT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos Mayor Gerton advised Chief Frudden that he is welcome to present this matter again next week when a full Council should be present. Chief Frudden stated that time was of an essence and he would consider this a negative vote. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Introduction of Annexation Ordinance annexinrz aooroximately 96.6 acres r~enerall located south of Interstate Route No. 580 and east of the Fairlands Subdivision (Annexation No. 62) Mr. Hirst stated that the Annexation Agreement has not yet been signed. The Council elected not to introduce this ordinance until all necessary documents were in order. COMMUNICATIONS From V.C.S.D. Re: Sewerage Study Discussion Mr. Edgar indicated the above letter set February 24th at 7:30 P.M., as the time for open discussion on the Sewerage Survey as prepared by Brown and Caldwell for V.C.S.D. Mayor Gerton read a letter from Mr. "Rod" Cameron, a San Leandro Realtor, regarding propane fuel. MATTEP..S INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Rega stated that regarding Chief Frudden's request to conduct a Fire Training Exercise, he would change his negative vote to an affirmative. Councilman Reid stated he would also change his vote to affirmative 2.nd ac~- vised the staff to instruct Chief Frudden and anyone else, to obtain Councia. approval of any program of this type, prior to making final arrangements. Councilman Rega requested that the Mayor proclaim the week of January 19th. 24-th as National Jaycee Week. It was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Reid that the M.:iyor by authorized to proclaim the week of January 19th-24th, 1970, as National Jaycee ta.ek. 7'he roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Mayor Gerton DOES: None E:BSEPdT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos 4.