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It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Wilson, that Resolution No. 87-538, appointing Robert E. Butler as ViceMayor, effec- tive immediately to November 1988, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Butler thanked the Council for their vote of confidence in this matter, and stated he would put forth his best efforts as Vice Mayor. Vacancy on Housin9 Authority Board Mayor Mercer advised that the term of Ron Smith on the Housing Authority Commission would expire January 25, 1988. He stated he recently interviewed for another vacancy on this Commission; he asked if Council would prefer he advertise for the vacancy, select from the present list, or reappoint Mr. Smith. After discussion, Council requested Mayor Mercer select from the al- ready established list as well as reconsider Ron Smith for reappointment. Proposed Legislation Councilmember Brandes requested staff to get information from San Jose regarding proposed legislation to have no time given off for good behavior for those who have committed violent crimes. Mayor Mercer instructed this matter be placed on the next agenda. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council Committe Reports presented at this meeting. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Ms. Sharon Hines, 780 Main Street, stated several downtown business people are in attendance at this meeting regarding their concern for the street con- struction at the south end of Main Street and its adverse effect on businesses in this area. She presented a petition, signed by 1089 citizens, which read as follows: "We, the undersigned, feel that the Main Street road construction and ul- timate lack of a lefthand turn onto Sunol Boulevard has been and will con- tinue to be detrimental to the small businesses located on Main Street or near vicinity, causing them loss of business and revenue because of re- duced traffic flow. We request the City of Pleasanton reconsider this matter and allow for a lefthand turn onto Sunol Boulevard from Main Street. Main Street should stay the Main Street it's always been (the heart of downtown), the heart of Pleasanton's heritage. We want to pro- mote business to the maximum." Ms. Hines asked for a more positive and logical solution in order to generate business. She also requested that all businesses be notified individually when this type of change is contemplated. Mr. Swift advised that this matter will be considered by the Planning Com- mission at their meeting of December 9, 1987, and could be placed on the City Council agenda for December 15, 1987. Mr. Elliott stated the report would address how the City came to the con- clusions for the design now under construction, alternatives to that design, the left turn movement, and the costs associated with a change in design. 4 - 12-1-87