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293 NOES: Councilmember Brandes ABSENT: None Mayor Mercer asked Councilmember Brandes if he would like to change his vote to make a unanimous vote for the new Councilmember. Councilmember Bran- des stated that while he has nothing against the candidate, he would not change his vote because he felt the issue should go to Special Election. Mayor Mercer congratulated Mr. Wilson on his appointment. Mr. Wilson stated it is with sincerity and humbleness that he accepts the Councilmember appointment. He advised the appointment to Council will rest heavily on his shoulders; he feels a responsibility to the people of Pleasan- ton and will do his best to serve the community. After discussion, Council determined to schedule a meeting on December 8, 1986, 5:00 p.m., in the Pleasanton Council Chambers, to swear in Mr. Wilson as a City Councilmember. Naming of New Library Mayor Mercer stated that one year ago a very special person, George Spiliotopoulos died. He stated he would like to have the new library named in George's honor. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Council- member Butler, that Resolution No. 86-562, naming the new library the George A. Spiliotopoulos Library, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no City Council Committee Reports presented at this meeting. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Ms. Sara Walls, 525 Junipero Street, read a prepared statement expressing her disagreement with the comments of Councilmembers Butler and Mohr as pres- ented in the Herald and Times newspapers. She stated she was very interested in the Councilmember vacancy but was unable to attend the interview on Satur- day morning. She advised that other places of business reschedule interviews when it is inconvenient for an applicant to be present at the interview. She stated she has been involved with many organizations in the City; and that she is a very responsible and dedicated person. Councilmember Butler stated the comments were not made against her per- sonally, and he apologized for any hard feelings this may have caused. Mrs Karin Frick, 1955 Leavenworth, San Francisco, representing the East Bay Regional Park District, asked that item 4e - Adoption of Ordinance No. 1288, application to prezone the Ferreri property and other parcels on both sides of Old Dublin Canyon Road, be continued to the meeting of December 16, 1986, to allow for discussion with the Liaison Committee on this matter. Mr. Ferreri, applicant, stated this item had three public hearings over the last three/four months, and he felt this was ample time to respond to any 5 - 12-2-86