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Councilmember Brown asked his opinion on other names aside from "Rotary Park." Vice-Mayor Pentin offered the suggestion of"Rotary Park at Main Street Green." Mr. Silva said he would prefer that it be simply "Rotary Park." Bob Shapiro echoed Mr. Hirst's appreciation for staff's work and Mr. Silva's request for "Rotary Park." He reiterated Rotary's prior investment in the park and said he wholeheartedly supported the idea of matching plaza marking the entrance to the downtown. Herb Ritter, Planning Commission and Rotary Club of Pleasanton North, shared his support for all that the planning committee and staff have accomplished. He agreed with Mr. Silva and Mr. Shapiro that "Rotary Park" is the preferred name. Larry Annis, Rotary Club of Pleasanton, reminded the Council that Rotary's involvement in Pleasanton parks extends as far back as the construction of the sports park. He detailed Rotary's efforts since that time and emphasized that the organization would appreciate the recognition that comes with the name "Rotary Park." He noted having read one comment expressing concern over a service club being the namesake and reminded the Council of Lion's Wayside Park. He also said he would appreciate completion of the project by April 1, 2014. Frank Hanna concurred with other comments on the proposed name. He commended all those who have contributed to the project and said he felt this park to be superior in location and planning to most other Rotary parks throughout the nation. Mayor Thorne closed public comment. Vice-Mayor Pentin reported being a 30 year member of Rotary himself. He said that all service clubs in Pleasanton, particularly Rotary, have been exemplary and this is a wonderful way to recognize that contribution. He moved approval of the schematic plan and renaming of Main Street Green to "Rotary Park." Councilmember Narum said she envisioned this as half of a gateway to the downtown and hoped the other half could become a priority in the near future. She felt it appropriate that Rotary Park be located in what is the heart of the city and said that after hearing the public comments, she could support the name "Rotary Park." She offered a second to the motion. Councilmember Brown thanked both the local and larger Rotary organizations. She noted that while the project will have a low impact on water once established, the initial installation of plantings could be somewhat of a strain. She requested an amendment to the motion that would require phasing of the project, with completion of the clock tower and plaza first and the remainder to occur once the water situation has improved. Mr. Fialho advised that it is good public policy not to embark on a project with a lot of intense landscaping during a drought period. Delaying that portion of the project would provide the ability to pool all resources towards construction of the plaza so that it can be available by April 2015. He also noted that some drainage issues have been identified on Vervais, which may ultimately add some costs to the project. Staffs recommendation would therefore be to defer any improvements extending beyond the Bunya-Bunya tree until Fiscal Year 2015/16, at which point staff may also return with a proposal for a matching plaza across Main Street. He thought support for this option was inherent in the comments and therefore did not require any amendment to the motion. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 16 July 15,2014