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Pleasanton Library Commission Special Meeting Minutes March 8, 2007 Page 2 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Library Technical Study Chair Debbie Look reviewed with the Commissioners the Library Commission Motion and Talking Points re: Library Expansion/New Building options. "Based upon the report of Field Paoli Architects and careful consideration of the various options, we move that the Library Commission recommend to the City Council that we proceed with Option Cl for further study and consideration including detailed design and public input processes. We believe that Option Cl best meets the needs of library patrons and the residents of Pleasanton by facilitating up -to- date technology, adequate space for a wide variety of needs, and a highly energy efficient structure that we can all be proud of. It also determined that the location of the library, at the foot of Main Street, provides an attractive gateway to the City and allows for the reconfiguration of the city administrative functions into a cohesive facility to better serve the residents of Pleasanton by offering ease of access for public services. The Commission acknowledges that Option A meets basic program requirements and is considerably less expensive, however, we are concerned that the constraint of the existing library building becomes the dominant factor in the design rather than allowing the design process to fully incorporate features that optimize library service and reflect current use of library technologies. Further, the design limitations would add to annual operating costs as a fourth staffed service desk would be required. This option would require that the library operate out of a temporary facility for two years, compromising the level of library services and programs available to residents. The underground parking associated with this option (alternative Al) is expensive, while parking across the street may hinder access for the disabled, parents with young children, elderly, and others, creating safety access issues. Finally, this option does not provide any solution to the civic center administrative facilities that will need to be replaced or renovated." It was moved by Chair Debbie Look and seconded by Commissioner Matthew that the Library Commission Motion re: Library Expansion/New Building be approved. The motion carried unanimously. B. Director's Report Julie Farnsworth, Director of Library Services informed the Commissioners that C- SPAN's book TV Bus will be filming children's author Peter Sussmans' performance on March 18, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and opening their bus for the children to walk through. The footage will be shown on their book TV program, which airs every weekend from Saturday 8 a.m. to Monday 8 a.m. 7. COMMUNICATIONS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS /MATTERS INITIATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION It was determined that there would not be a quorum for the April 12, 2007 meeting and the meeting was cancelled.