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It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember But- ler, that Resolution No. 86-30, requesting the Alameda County Board of Super- visors to meet with Alameda County Mayors to discuss sales tax, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None Status of New Library Building Mayor Brandes stated that the architect for the library building needs conceptual approval regarding the size of the facility in order to proceed with plans. He advised that the Library Committee has met with the County Librarian and Architect relative to the appropriate size of a library to the year 2005. Councilmember Mercer stated he felt this item should have been listed on the agenda to allow public input relative to the matter. Mr. Len McVicor, Pacific Urban Design, 255 N. Market Street, San Jose, architect for the library building, presented conceptual plans showing the layout of the proposed new library, it's access onto New Bernal Avenue, park- ing, and preliminary design. Council discussion ensued regarding proposed new City Hall relative to its size and location. Councilmember Mercer stated he is opposed to buying addi- tional property to build a new City Hall on. Councilmember Wood stated he would like to see some of the projects that were deleted because of Proposi- tion 13 reconsidered to be funded with Proposition 4 monies. He also felt there should be more public input regarding the library. Councilmember Mohr expressed concern regarding financing and on-going costs of a 38,000 sq. ft. library facility. Councilmember Butler stated he felt that an adequate facility should be constructed, and if the County Librarian proposed a 38,000 sq. ft., library then he would support that proposal. He added he would not be opposed to more public input. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and secon- ded by Councilmember Mercer, that Resolution No. 86-31, approving the concept of a 38,000 sq. ft. library building at the general location as presented by the architect, and instructing the architect to restudy the site to see if the new City Hall could still fit on that site, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, and Mayor Brandes NOES: Councilmember Wood ABSENT: None Animal Shelter Councilmember Wood requested that Council send a letter of appreciation to Supervisor Santana for alleviating problems at the local animal shelter by opening an animal shelter in San Lenadro. Bus Transportation from Santa Rita Jail Councilmember Wood requested that Council send letters of appreciation to Supervisor Campbell, Sheriff Dyer, and Police Chief Eastman for their efforts in getting bus transportation for releasees from Santa Rita jail. 4 - 1-21-86