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Boulevard and Santa Rita Road should be realigned for better traffic circula- tion. He presented a TV video show of traffic on Black Avenue to show Council the traffic problems on this street. Vice Mayor Brandes instructed staff to notify Mr. Bailey regarding the next meeting on this item, and requested Mr. Bailey to notify any of his neighbors who are interested in the matter. Vice Mayor Brandes also instruct- ed staff to notify the Chamber of Commerce and any citizens who might be con- cerned regarding this issue. He stated that Council will make a final deci- sion on this matter latter. Mr. Ayman Kahale, 4634 Del Valle Parkway, thanked Council for delaying any action on FAU funding until negotiations are completed on the Del Valle Park- way matter. He thanked Mr. Walker for amending the Minutes of July 16, 1985, regarding Council's statement of position on the Del Valle Parkway. He stated the Minutes did not accurately reflect his statements or those'of Mr. Guter- mann; it appears to show that their opposition was to the widening of Del Valle Parkway to four lines whereas actually their opposition is to the exten- sion of Del Valle Parkway and making it as a major thoroughfare. Vice Mayor Brandes stated his corrections would be noted. Councilmember Mohr asked for a traffic count on Black Avenue before and after the stop signs were'installed on Valley Avenue. Mrs. Louise Clausnitzer, Vice President of the Mohr House Restoration Com- mittee, consisting of 12 volunteers, responded to City Council's request for information regarding this project. She presented a written report dated Au- gust 6, 1985, containing information regarding phasing for the moving and res- toration of the house as well as costs. She presented a list of contributions that have already been received. She also presented a letter from Warren R. Harding, President Community First National Bank, in support of the proposed restoration of the Mohr home. Mrs. Clausnitzer stated that after being in charge of the Womens' Club on Kottinger for 25 years, she is well aware of the need of another facility in the City of larger size in order to accommodate larger size parties. She urged Council to consider the recommendations pres- ented in the report. Vice Mayor Brandes stated he would like to have this matter scheduled on the agenda in September for full Council attendance. Councilmember Mohr stated Ehere is some urgency in this matter; that the structure should be moved before the rainy season begins. Also, there is the concern of vandalism or loss by fire of this historical home. She stated to act tonight will acknowledge that the Committee has strong community support in terms of money and service. Councilmember Wood asked if, assuming the house is moved but funds cannot be raised to restore the structure, will it then be used as a test house for the Fire Department? Councilmember Mohr stated she does not foresee any possibility of this happening; the contribution sheet shows many contributions already,'and as the project gets further along many other citizens and businesses will become in- terested in contributing to this cause. 8-6-8s 92,