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Assistant City Attorney Larissa Seto presented a staff report. A PowerPoint Presentation was displayed. The history of Jean P. Jones was given as well as information to designate the home as a historical site. Ms. Jones desired to use the house after her passing as a local history museum or office for the Historical Society. The home meets the eligibility for an official historical designation due to its distinctive Queen Ann cottage architecture and that its finished materials are one of the best of surviving intact models in Pleasanton. It would be added to the General Plan's list of Open Space and Conservation easements and this change would be made during next General Plan amendment. Assistant City Attorney Seto described what would be entailed in utilizing the home as an office versus a museum. A museum would require environmental review and possible rezoning. Staff is concerned with age of home for safe accessibility and preferred that the home be maintained as a private residence in its current condition. The sale would be subject to the conservation easement and a marketing plan would be approved by the City. The use of estate proceeds is outlined in the Trustee's report. If the home is not used as a museum, the proceeds could be used as an endowment for the Amador Livermore Valley Historical Society or for historical building preservation. Proceeds could be used for a survey of historical homes in the Downtown Specific Area or for restoration needs at Century House. A plaque or monument would be installed outside Ms. Jones home in order to note its role as Pleasanton's hospital and its historical nature. Use of the proceeds is also subject to the Executor's approval. The adoption accepting the gift of the home is requested by Probate in the form of a resolution. In response to Councilmember Brown, staff noted that the funds and proceeds from the sale of home can be used for other historical building preservation purposes. City Manager Fialho confirmed that concurrence from the estate's Executor is required regarding specific uses of the sale proceeds. Vice Mayor Narum stated that the City would hold the endowment, and City Manager Fialho confirmed this. The Executor of the estate was in concurrence with this action. Vice Mayor Narum opened the item for public comments. Peter MacDonald commented on the endowment and hopes there is a historic endowment of over $1 million dollars. He spoke about the magnificent contribution to historical preservation made by Ms. Jones. She was a good friend and filled with kindness. Unfortunately, she was the victim of embezzlement. He spoke about the evaluation study and named the participants. He also described the sale of personal items, favorite charities of Ms. Jones, and that the City would manage the sale of the property and receive sealed offers of purchase. Olivia Bailey described her friendship with Ms. Jones and the historical nature of the home. She described Ms. Jones as a sweet and funny person. She hopes that the City allows the home to be used as a museum which is what Ms. Jones wanted. Ryan Bailey spoke about the gift left by Ms. Jones and that she had no family, just her neighbors. She left the house to the City so that it could be used as a museum and would not want the house to be just sold to anyone. He encouraged the Council to let people experience the life she had and Pleasanton's history. Heidi Bailey lived across the street and was Ms. Jones co-conservator. Ms. Jones wanted people to know what it was like to grow up in Pleasanton. Ms. Jones kept every memento and what was taken and stolen can never be replaced. However, amazing photos and remnants of businesses Downtown, her father's businesses and mementos from the Fire Department still remain. Ms. Jones would have wanted for kids to learn about Pleasanton's history by visiting her home. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 February 2,2016