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PUBI~C HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. MATTERS CONTINUED.,,FOR DECISION There were no matters continued for decision at this meeting. SPECIAL REPORTS There were no special reports presented at this meeting. REFORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS There were no reports from Boards and Commissions other than those submitted with the Consent Calendar. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Report of the Assistant City. Mana~e.r Re: Pro.posed New Business License Ordinance Mr. Edgar reviewed the proposed new Business License Ordinance. He also dis- played charts of the new rate schedules and stated that the estimated revenue of the new rates should yield approximately $30,000.00 annually. Mr. Edgar also explained how the charge for a business license would be applied in certain specific cases. Mr. Edgar stated that, in accordance with the wishes of the City Council, a committee of ten businessmen was formed. He stated that he and this committee had met on a weekly basis over the past few months and have satisfied themselves that the projections of this proposed ordinance are accurate and the concepts are valid. Mr. Edgar further added that the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce has endorsed this proposed ordinance. In answer to Councilman Rega's question, Mr. Edgar informed him that under the provisions of this proposed ordinance, certain eleemosynary organizations will be exempt from paying a business license fee. Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that he did not think the maximum on the rate schedule was high enough. Councilman Reid stated that he felt the key is to do all possible to stabilize the financial posture of the City and yet encourage industrial and commercial development. After considerable discussion on this matter it was moved by Councilman Rega and seconded by Councilman Reid that Ordinance No. 594, Licensing the Transaction and Carrying on of Certain Businesses, Trades, Professions, Callings of Occupa- tions in the City of Pleasanton for the Purpose of Raising Municipal Revenue and providing a penalty for the violation thereof, be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Beratlis It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Rega that the reading of Ordinance No. 594, be waived. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Beratlis Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Fales reported that a copy of a letter from Mr. George L. Curtis, President of United Concrete Pipe Corporation, indicating their Company's reaction to the current unofficial moratorium in Livermore, has been forwarded to the Council for their information. Mr. Fales also stated that he has forwarded to the Council, a copy of a memorandum from the Director of Public Works, dated March 16, 1970, regarding the current status of the Federally Funded Community Shelter Program. Mr. Fales also reported that a copy of a memorandum from the Director of Public Works, dated March 26, 1970, regarding the current status of the work that is being done at the Besco School relating to the alleviation of the stand- ing water problem at the school site.