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Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Fales reported that a copy of a letter from Mr. Earl Mason, President of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce, advising that the California Environmental Quality Study Council will hold its eight~ hearing on March 7th at 9:30 A.M. at St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church, 1315 Lomitas Avenue in Livermore, was for- warded to the Council. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY There were no reports from the City Attorney. COMMUNICATIONS From Ted C. Fairfi~eld~..MaCKaY and Somps~ Re: ReqUesT for C-N Zoning in the Arroyo del Prado Subdivision Mr. Fales reviewed the letter from Mr. Ted Fairfield, dated February 12, 1970, which outlined the action taken on the entire 475 acre project since the Planned Unit Development was approved in November, 1967. Mr. Fales stated that this PUD permit, as originally approved, has a life of 8 years, commencing in November, 1967, and specifically approves the C-N land use, subject to the full site plan and architectural control procedures and to a re- struction that a center cannot be constructed until 500 holes are occupied in the project. Mr. Fales stated that no reference to an anchor tenant was in the approved PUD permit. Mr. Fales explained why he felt that the '~500 homes" condition was not rele- vent at the present time. Mr. Fairfield displayed maps of the subject area and explained that this Neighborhood Shopping Center is in a very logical location. Mr. Fairfield also stressed the fact that the original PUD permit made no reference to an "anchor tenant". Councilman Reid stated that the action taken by the City Council on February 9, 1970, did not disapprove the C-N designation. He stated that it was referred to the Planning Commission for re-evaluation as to size, uses, consideration of securing an anchor tenant to assure its being a vital center and also, if the size is too large, that landscaping be used. Mr. Fairfield suggested that this matter be removed from the planning Commis- sion's consideration and the City Council reschedule a public hearing. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Beratlis that the Planning Commission, in addition to the City Council's instructions of February 9, 1970, regarding the C-N zoning in the Arroyo del Prado Subdivision, be instructed to eliminate the condition regarding the occupancy of 500 homes. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Spiliotopoulos From Dr. Howard Long Re: Commendation for Chief Walter McCloud Mr. Fales stated that this letter commending the Chief of Police and his de- partment had been forwarded to the City Council. From Mrs. G. Keith James Re: Closin~ of Abbie Street Councilman Rega explained the auto-train accident at the Southern Pacific crossing at Abbie Street. Discussion ensued regarding the status of signalizing this crossing and Mr. Campbell reported that funds have been budgeted for this work and the staff is proceeding as fast as possible in their negotiations with Southern Pacific Company. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Rega requested a staff report on the possibilities of a bond issue election to finance the sewer expansion of the VCSD plant in order to phase-out the City's treatment plant. Councilman Rega cited the capacity situation at the Sunol Boulevard plant. Councilman Reid stated he was opposed to bond issues to solve every problem and questioned the legality of Councilman Rega's suggestion. Mayor Gerton suggested that this be discussed after the April 14th Municipal Election as he felt this was a political matter.