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499 Item 8b Selection of Vice Mayor It was moved by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Mr. Tarver, that Resolution No. 89-490 be adopted, appointing Ms. Mohr as Vice Mayor. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, Tarver and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Brandes ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None A discussion ensued among the Councilmembers over actions of Mayor Mercer at a TWA meeting and regarding the involvement of Pleasanton Councilmembers in matters related to the political process of another city and conflicts of interest in that city. Discussion on Earthquake Preparedness Mr. Mercer stated that at the Executive Board meeting of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the Director of the Department of Emergency Services gave a talk on earthquakes and their possible impact on Pleasanton, should they occur on Pleasanton's side of the ridge. Mr. Mercer requested staff to prepare a pamphlet on earthquake preparedness relative to the situation of Pleasanton houses, for distribution to the citizens of Pleasanton. Mr. Bocian indicated that staff has done initial work on earthquake preparedness and that he and Mr. George Withers of the Fire Department would head a team which would develop an informational packet on the matter as specifically applicable to Pleasanton residents and structures. 9. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Valley-Wide Performinq Arts Center Study Committee Mr. Butler presented a list of persons he recommended to represent the City in the Committee. Mr. Mercer approved the list and appointed the following to the Performing Arts Center Study Committee: Mr. Robert Butler, City Councilmember; Mr. David Colboun, Chairman of the Livermore- Amador Symphony Association; Ms. Charlotte Severin, Chairman of the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council; Mr. Bob Williams, President of the Pleasanton Community Concert Band; and Mr. Bob Anglin, representing the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. -14- 11-21-89