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Architect, Michael Fotheringham. Therefore, all of the project's design details — from pathway construction to building architecture — will be fairly consistent in appearance and design approach. Although the design work for Phase II is currently underway, it is still in the 'design development stage,' which is a transitional stage between the very rough drawings of the Master Plan, and the very finite and detailed construction drawings that will be used for bidding the project's construction. Following the Commission's review in early 2009, and again in mid-2011, the design consultant met with staff on a number of occasions to incorporate the Commission's suggestions and direction, and to consider improved layouts and design options while still adhering to the vision of the approved Master Plan. Earlier in the design period, meetings were held with the various sports groups that will ultimately be using the facilities, to ensure that their input was also reflected in the Plan. The revised Draft Schematic Plan that is being presented to the Council at tonight's meeting represents the best thinking of the consultant, staff, and stakeholders. A tentative project timeline to complete plan development and construction is included as Attachment 4. Due to the funding approach introduced below, overall project development is also dependent upon the fundraising effort and the ability to meet the identified funding gap. As such, staff will keep the City Council informed regarding project details as they develop. PHASE II FUNDING As indicated in Attachment 3, this phase of the project includes both the lighted field area and the Oak Woodland area. The Oak Woodland area is necessary to meet park storm water drainage requirements and would offer a new open space amenity to the Bernal Park. The total cost of both areas is approximately $15.8 million with $11.6 required for the sport fields' area and $4.2 million required for the Oak Woodland area. Based on available funding as detailed in Attachment 3, staff has identified three funding sources as follows: Bernal Community Park Reserve: $6,150,000 Capital Improvement Program Reserve: $810,000 East Bay Regional Park Measure W: $3,175,000 Total: $10,135,000 Based on the estimated park cost of $15,800,000, there is a potential funding gap of $5,665,000. As one step to addressing this funding gap, Councilmember Thorne and staff met with sports groups, including; Ballistic United Soccer Club, Pleasanton Football League, Pleasanton Girl's Soccer Association, Pleasanton Lacrosse Club (Boys), Pleasanton Lacrosse Club and (Girls) Pleasanton Rugby Club to discuss their interest in participating in park funding. Page 4 of 6