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149 ~ ~ 00 ~ u (..) Mr. Edgar reviewed the letter of Mrs. Nancy Wood~rd and Mr. Fales' answer re- garding the financial problem in constructing tennis courts until 1971-72, how- ever, there was no objection to installing the rock base in lieu of the turf, at this time. providing this change is approved by the City Council and the Recrea- tion and Park Commission. Mr. Gary Patton stated that several members of the Recreation and Park Com- mission felt that the rock base foundation installed at this time would leave this area unfinished and this would be objectionable. Mr. Oakes announced that since he had been approached by Nancy Woodard, Margaret Munninger, Barbara Jackson and Marie Huston, who convinced him of the need for tennis courts in the Park, offered to complete the tennis courts at a cost of $7,500.00, provided that the City would reimburse him in 1971-72. After some discussion, it was moved by Councilman Spiliotopoulos and seconded by Councilman Rega that Resolution No. 69-195, accepting Mr. Oakes proposal to construct double tennis courts in the Fairlands Park (T) for $7,500.00, without interest, which is to be reimbursed to Mr. Oakes from the Capital Improvement Budget in 1971-72, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Council thanked Mr. Oakes for this gesture. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Adoption of 1969-70 Tax Rate Mr. Edgar summarized his report regarding this matter,dated August 18, 1969. He stated that the final tax roll had been received from Alameda County and re- commended that the tax rate be reduced to $1.23 for Tax District No. 1 and to $1.21 for Tax District No.2. He indicated that this would be a 6~ reduction from the 1968-69 tax rate. Mr. Edgar stated that this reduction was possible due to a 68% increase in the assessed valuation. Mr. Edgar also advised the Council that he had allowed for flexibility in the ability to finance emergency projects that may arise and for the large number of appeals that have not yet been finalized by the County Assessor. Mr. Donald Sooby, representing the Pleasanton City Employees Association, requested that the tax rate not be reduced and part of the money be used to raise some of the employees salaries who are working at a lower wage than com- parable positions in Alameda County. After considerable discussion regarding salary increases, Mayor Gerton stated that he felt that perhaps the taxes should be reduced only 3~ to allow sufficient flexibility. It was moved by Councilman Spiliotopoulos and seconded by Councilman Reid that Resolution No. 69-196, setting the tax rate for Tax District No.1 at $1.23 and the tax rate for Tax District No. 2 at $1.21 for 1969-70, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos NOES: Mayor Gerton ABSENT: None ProRress Report Re: Peters Ave. between St. Marv and Division Streets; Construc- tion of temporary off-street parking Mr. Campbell reviewed his report regarding this matter, dated August 12, 1969, and recommended that the staff be authorized to proceed with the work on Peters Avenue and to advertize for bids. It was moved by Councilman Spiliotopoulos and seconded by Councilman Beratlis that Resolution No. 69-197, authorizing the staff to proceed with the work on Peters Avenue and to advertize for bids, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton NOES: None ABSENT: None Rep'ort Re: Request of Costanzo-Wilson Dev. Co., for refund of Park Dedication Payment Mr. Edgar reviewed the letter from Mr. Ted Fairfield, Engineer for Costanzo- Wil~on Development Company, requesting a refund of $6,060.00 in park dedication fe~s which were collected due to an interpretation that park dedication obliga- tions in this case would be on the basis of net rather than gross acreage. 3.