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47 Ms. Scribner was concerned about supporting a project without knowing details about it. She still supported the concept of this project as in the past. Ed Churlca, 30 W. Neal Street, Suite 10, Pleasanton Railroad Association, described the project and the support he has received locally. He asked that the City act as the Public Fund transferring bank. He pointed out that the Association has conducted environmental studies and has given it to the County for review. He hoped it would be brought to Council when the public hearing process began. Chris Quirk, 408 San Roberto Hace, San Ramon, Railroad Association, spoke in support of this application. He stated that this project will bring 1500 to 3000 people to Pleasanton twice a month. Mr. Pico and Mayor Tarver supported the concept of the train coming to Pleasanton. They both believed that the City should help with the process and support the project. Mayor Tarver indicated that there has been public hearings and the community is aware of what this project is. Ms. Acosta reiterated that staff is asking for direction from Council regarding the support of this project. The staff report was intended only to give the status of this application. Ms. Scribner and Ms. Mohr agreed that it was difficult to support a project without understanding the process and project. Ms. Mohr believed. that the application should be put together well before being presented. Ms. Dennis supported the concept and suggested that rather than not supporting this endorsement, the next endorsement should be made stronger. It was moved by Ms. Scribner, and seconded by Ms. Mohr, that the City of Pleasanton make no endorsement at this time. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr and Scribner NOES: Councilmembers Dennis, Pico and Mayor Tarvet ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 05/18/93 11