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9UO' i)O,~ Director of Recreation and Parks, Gary Patton, displayed a map of the proposed park and stated that the schematic plan for this first phase development did not include lights for the tennis courts or an earth mound. Mr. Fales stated that he would like to commend Mr. Campbell who, with the assistance of Mr. Walter Wood, has initiated the idea of forming a group of citizens called P.O.P. abbreviated for Proud of Pleasanton, to devote a certain amount of hours a year to work on certain City projects. Mr. Fales stated that this group has already spent week-ends to clear a grove of brush in the Muirwood Park area. Mr. Fales elaborated on the objective of this group and encouraged all interested citizens to contact Mr. Campbell. It was moved by Councilman Reid and seconded by Councilman Beratlis that Resolution No. 69-281, approving the cost estimate in the amount of $98,175.00, and the schematic plans for the first phase development of Muirwood Park. be adopted. The roll 1\ YES: NOES: ABSENT: call vote was as follows: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, None None Reid, Spiliotopoulos and Mayor Gerton ~ ..... 00 '-;> U U REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Report of the Assistant City Mana~er Re: Reguested Rate Increase for Pleasanton Garbas:te Service Mr. Fales briefly reviewed the report from the Assistant City Manager regarding the requested Rate Increase for pleasanton Garbage Service, dated November 20, 1969. Mr. Edgar reviewed the breakdown of projected costs received from the Garbage Company. Mr. Edgar indicated that the report also includes but five months of statistical data because of the recent change in ownership. Mr. Mollinero, present owner of the Garbage Company. in answer to Councilman Spiliotopoulos' question, stated that he has purchased one truck and also leases a truck in addition to the trucks the Company was already operating, in order to provide efficient service in Pleasanton. There being no objection from the Councilman, Mayor Gerton instructed Mr. Fales to schedule a public hearing on the proposed garbage rate increase for 8:00 P.M., on December IS, 1969. ~atters for the Information of the Council Mr. Fales stated that he had forwarded a folder to the Council, entitled "National Wild Life Refuge for the San Francisco Bay" and suggested that the Councilmen read this report. Mr. Fales also suggested the Council read the article appearing in the Novem- ber issue of the Western Cities Magazine, entitled "Managing the Environment in our Cities". REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY There were no reports from the City Attorney. COMMUNICATIONS From Rev. Darrell Darlin~ Re: Meetins:t of the Valley Council for Mental Health Mr. Fales reviewed the above communications which stated that the next meeting of the Valley Council for Mental Health will be held on December 4th at the Valley Memorial Hospital to discuss the overall needs and interests of the Council for Mental Health as well as forming several task groups to work on the stated pro- blems. From M~s. Lois R. Hill, Re: Smo~ Mr. Fales read a letter from Mrs. Lois Hill, 874 Adams Avenue. Livermore, which suggested that esthetically pleasing signs be placed on all roads leading into the community from freeways, which would possibly make motorists aware of reducing the amount of their driving. as an anti-smog effort. Mayor Gerton suggested that this letter be filed with other matters pertaining to Smog. from Dr. Howard F. Lons:t Re: Title 23 of the 1937 Housin~ Act Mr. Fales read the above letter which stated that Title 23 of the 1937 Housin?, Act appears to be the most locally controllable of the subsidy programs. Mr. Fales stated that the Council had asked the pleasanton Housing Authority, after the Study Session. to submit a more specific proposal to the Council for their revi.ew aed decision and this report should he forthcoming in the very near future. 3.