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COMMUNICATIONS From Mr. Ray.Youn~ Re:. Card Rooms Mr. Fales read the letter from Mr. Young in which he stated his opposition to the operation of Card Rooms in Pleasanton. Mayor Gerton stated that in view of the fact that this matter had been thoroughly discussed prior to the recent adoption of the City's Ordinance regu- lating card room operation, that this matter be dropped. From Dr. Franklin K' ~ardy Re: Water Pollut.ion Contr9~ Meetin~ Mr. Fales read the above letter which Dr. Agardy expressed appreciation to the City employees who participated in the Annual Conference held at Anaheim in May, 1969. From Mr. William Cunningham Re:..Easter Seal Society Ca ~pai~n Mr. Fales read the above letter regarding the crit.cism Dr. Toffelmier of the Caster Seal Society has directed to the Management of ~he Colliseum in the matter of making sporting events available to the handicapped Mayor Getton stated that he would reply to Mr. Cunningham. From Mrs. Jeanne Trudeau Re: Local Problems of V.C.E.O.~ Mr. Fales read the above letter which initiated Council discussion regarding the inadequate operation of V.C.E.O.O. Mayor Getton, the ~ity's representative to VCEOO, stated he was at a complete loss to make any suggestions to help this organization. Councilmen Beratlis and Spiliotopoulos suggested that the City withdraw support from VCEOO. Councilman Rega stated t~at he had very little exposure to the program but felt that the City should zither give strong support or else withdraw entirely. Mr. Fales stated that some of the provisions of the Green amendment were not entirely clear. He suggested that the Council discuss the entire matter with the City Council of Livermore before making a decision. Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that unless VCEOO has a definite program he would be in favor of dropping any support to them. Mayor Getton cited several instances of lack of qualified personnel. Mr. Fales sympathized with the feeling of the Council but called attention to the fact that t~e CAPE Program was success- ful. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Spiliotopoulos and seconded by Councilman Beratlis, that the City of Plea;aaron withdraw their sup- port from VCEOO. Mr. Fales suggested that before a vote was taken, zhat the Green Amendment be referred to the City Attorney for clarification and that this entire matter be discussed with the Livermore City Council· The City Council agreed, whereupon Councilman Beratlis withdrew his second to the motion and Councilman Spiliotopoulos withdrew his motion. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Spiliotopoulos asked Mr. Rirst if he had any additional information on the matter of an elected mayor. Mr. Hirst stated that the report he submitted to the Council was complete. Councilman Spiliotopoulos asked Mr. Fales to sche- dule this matter on a future agenda. Councilman Beratlis stated he had personally investigated the applicants re- questing rezoning on the property known as 915 Santa Rita Road and felt that the Planning staff had handled this in a most satisfactory manner and he saw no "diversion" actions on the part of the staff. He stated that both the applicants, Applied Batteries and Valley Tire, were satisfied that their businesses were of "industrial nature" and couldn't possibly be permitted in a Commercial Service District area. Councilman Spiliotopoulos stated that he had not ~ccused the Planning staff of "diversion", and he only brought up the matter as a moral obligation to the applicants who had contacted him and complained about the actions of the staff. Mr. Fales stated that he had investigated this mat.er and had presented his report to the City Council but would be flad to pursue this further by having both the Planning staff and the applicants present to ~lear this issue. The Cou~cil agreed to close the matter. Mayor Getton read a letter from the Mayor of the C .ty of Alameda in which he requested adoption of a resolution supporting Alameda's request to urge the ~ostmaster General to issue a postage stamp commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad western terminus in Alameda. The Councilmen did not reply to the City of Alameda's request.