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Councilmember Wood stated he would be voting in favor of moving the Mohr House but would like assurance that something is going to be done within a certain period of time.. Vice Mayor BFandes stated that he has not had ample time to review the report presented by the Mohr House Restoration Committee, he was not sure the City is willing to pay $600,000-$700,000 for restoration of the house, and to take any action without full Council attendance is highly improper. He stated the project needs full and strong Council support in order to succeed. He stated it needs to be determined if the City is willing to expend money for this project, and what priority it will be given in the Capital Improvement Program. He stated the three year Capital Improvement Program has just been approved and this project was not included. He advised that many citizens in the community may feel that other projects are more worthwhile, such as the proposed new library, parks, and street improvements. Councilmember Mohr stated that the Mohr House Restoration Committee, a -- non-profit organization, is willing to move and do the first phase restoration of the house at no expense to the City. She stated there is a warm and posi- tive response from the community in support of moving the house. She stated that in response to the fact that other Councilmembers are not present, it was her understanding that they are in support of the project. She stated that Donna McMillion advised her that Mayor Mercer had sent a letter to the Presi- dio in support of nloving the Mohr House. Vice Mayor Brandes stated he is not opposed to the project but felt it is highly improper to act on this matter without full Council attendance. It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that Resolution No. 85-380, granting approval to move the Mohr House to the proposed park site with the understanding that Moh~ House Restoration, Inc., work with City staff to confirm that the necessary resources are available to successfully complete the nlove and stabilization, and that the Mohr House Res- toration Committee will provide assurance that the exterior of the house will be made attractive and not left in its current state; and should the Mohr House Restoration Committee not be able to pay for the move, the move will be voided so that the City will be protected in this matter, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Council members Mohr and Wood NOES: Vice Mayor Brandes ABSENT: Councilmember Butler and Mayor Mercer Mr. Keith Wardin, representing the Pleasanton Library Committee, thanked City Council and staff for their support and report regarding the proposed new library. Mr. Ernest Beztey, 3457 Croak Road, stated that Alameda County Planning Commission approved another quarry on Collier Canyon Road at their meeting of August 5th. He advised there are three other quarry applications before this Commission. He requested Council to take a position in opposition to these applications. Vice Mayor Brandes advised that Council has already taken a position in opposition to additional quarries in this vicinity. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolu- tion No. 85-379, opposing the Branaugh quarry application on Collier Canyon 8 8-6-85