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THE CITY OF 1 8 pL£ASANTONo CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT July 15, 2014 Community Services Department TITLE CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE SCHEMATIC PARK PLAN FOR MAIN STREET GREEN AND THE RENAMING OF THE PARK TO ROTARY PARK SUMMARY In 2013, representatives from Pleasanton's three Rotary clubs (Rotary Club of Pleasanton, Rotary Club of Pleasanton North and the Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Club) approached the City with an idea and a donation to commemorate Rotary's 50 Anniversary in Pleasanton which will occur in May 2015. Included in those discussions were plans to renovate Main Street Green including the installation of a clock tower and the possible renaming of the park site or entrance plaza in recognition of Rotary's many contributions to the community. Since then, the City has embarked on the design and renovation process of Main Street Green and in partnership with Rotary, a clock tower has been selected that would be funded by the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton and installed by the City as part of the park. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City Council approve the Schematic Park Plan for Main Street Green with the amendments identified in this report. 2. Approve the renaming of Main Street Green to Rotary Park. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Schematic Park Plan for Main Street Green (Attachment)), including the inclusion amendments made by the Parks and Recreation Commission as outlined in this report. 2. Consider the request to rename Main Street Green to Rotary Park or one of the alternative names as detailed in this report. 3. Direct staff to prepare a construction schedule and funding plan for the park that assures the park's plaza area would be completed and the clock tower installed by May 1, 2015 to coincide with the Rotary Club's 50th anniversary. FINANCIAL STATEMENT There is no cost associated with accepting the Schematic Park Plan or renaming the park. However, based upon the preliminary cost opinion prepared by the City's landscape architectural consultant, it is anticipated that improving the park to conform to the Schematic Park Plan will cost approximately $420,000. The Clock Tower, proposed for Park's plaza will be acquired through a generous donation (approximately $25,000) from the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton.