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Councilmember Narum said she also supported recreating the Civic Arts Commission. She said she liked the idea of using the Firehouse Arts Center as a way to increase downtown vitality, the development of a signature festival, perhaps as an evolution of First Wednesday, and improvements to the Cultural Arts Building. She agreed that prioritization of the goals is important, and suggested that many of the items discussed within the plan would be suitable for discussion at the school district liaison level. Mayor Thorne stressed the importance of prioritization, noting that funding for the programs contained within the Plan is not unlimited. He said he could consider reformation of the Civic Arts Commission, provided the recommendation came from the Commission itself. MOTION: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/Narum to approve the City of Pleasanton's 2014 Cultural Plan. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL - None COUNCIL REPORTS Vice-Mayor Pentin said he attended the Loma Prieta 25 Symposium hosted by the Association of Bay Area Governments and noted a particular interest in FEMA's disaster preparedness checklist. Following the symposium he reached out to the City Manager, who will be working with the Fire Chief to review the city's preparedness but has also assured him that they are in a state of readiness. Councilmember Brown extended warm wishes to all those running for local office, noting the Council's first November meeting was cancelled due to the election. Councilmember Cook-Kallio reported attending Pleasanton Partners in Education's Taste and Toast. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Respectfully su mitted, aren Diaz City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 October 21, 2014