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In view of Mr. Fales' remarks under Agenda Amendments, regarding Mr. Ruth's request for a continuance of this public hearing until March 16, 1970, Mayor Gerton asked for discussion at Council level. Councilman Rega stated that the people who reside in the subject area have hired an attorney and he suggested that the matter of continuance be discussed with him. Mr. Lee Amaral, representing some of the residents in this area, stated he had no objection to this public hearing being postponed until March 16, 1970. Mr. Amaral made reference to the Council's decision regarding the postponing of all rezoning that would increase density, until after the discussions on the petition to declare a moratorium on rezoning, had been held. It was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Mayor Gerton to continue the Public Hearing on the appeal of Mr. Ruth until March 16, 1970. Councilman Reid stated that Mr. Ruth had offered no valid reason for his ab- sence at this scheduled hearing and stated he was ready to vote on this matter tonight. Mr. Hirst reported that the City Council was not legally obligated to grant Mr. Ruth's request for continuance, but as a matter of courtesy, he would recommend that this be postponed until March 9, 1970. It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Beratlis that a substitute motion to continue the public hearing on the appeal of Mr. Ruth, to March 9, 1970, and that Mr. Ruth be instructed that the City Council will make a decision on his appeal whether or not he is present at the public hearing. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION There were no matters to be continued for decision scheduled for this meeting. SPECIAL REPORTS There were no special reports scheduled for this meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COM~SSIONS Report of the Planning Commission Re: Review of Revised Plans for Six-plexes ~Amador Valley Investors) Mr. Fales stated that a report, dated February 13, 1970, from the Planning Director and copies of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Design Review Board held on February 10, 1970, had been forwarded for the Council's information. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Report of the Assistant.City Manager .Re: Purchase of Patrol Cars through Alameda CoUP~Y Mr. Edgar reviewed his report dated February 10, 1970, which outlined the cost comparisons by going to bid locally or purchasing Patrol Cars through Alameda County. In view of the savings of $568.19, Mr. Edgar recommended that the City Council authorize the staff to purchase the two replacement patrol cars, which are current- ly budgeted through Alameda County rather than advertize for bids locally. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Council- man Beratlis that Resolution No. 70-36, approving the purchase of two Police Patrol Cars through Alameda County and/or the State of California, be adopted. The roll call vote wa~ as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, and Mayor Getton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos Approval of Agreement with B.A.R.T.D. Re: Intra-Valley Transportation Study Mr. Fales recommended approval of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Bay Area Rapid Transit District regarding the Intra-Valley Transportation Study and called the Council's attention to the fact that the City Council should also designate an authorized Board of Control member. It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Rega that Resolu- tion No. 70-37, approving the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Bay Area Rapid Transit District for a bus transit study within the Livermore-Amador Valley, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos 2.