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reported that all of their claims can be verified with City documents. She urged the public to get the facts and urged a "Yes" vote on Measure K. Ms. LaBarge commented on Older Americans Month and reported that her mother is thrilled with the programs and classes offered at the Senior Center and thanked the City for its support. Carolyn Spain spoke regarding Measure K and urged Pleasanton voters to vote "Yes" adding that it will preserve 90% of the land as permanent public open space and will include two miles of new trails. She added that it will provide many benefits to Pleasanton residents and listed some of them. Additionally, she announced property tours on May 14 and 22. Nelson Fialho, City Manager reported that Costco has entered into an option to purchase the property from the current property owner, Nearon Enterprises. It is a private agreement which the City is not a party to. He added that the Economic Development Zone indicates there is a series of traffic improvements that are necessary to accommodate such a use and reported there is a series of discussions still underway, at the staff level. Negotiations are at a point where they have yet to be presented, publicly. At the time of any kind of tentative agreement, it will be presented to Council. The City has indicated to Costco that if the improvements cannot be financed in an acceptable way, the City will not support the project. If a Costco is approved, occupancy permits will not be issued until all of the traffic improvements are completed. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 18. Update on the Civic Center/Library Master Plan Task Force Brian Dolan, Assistant City Manager presented the staff report. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed and included information regarding activities and accomplishments to date, the program square footage needs, site plans of the various concept options considered, and details of the final site plan. He displayed an aerial view from Bemal Avenue, view at the Pleasanton Road entry; view from the west side entry and along Bernal Avenue. He reported that the Master Plan will not include an original design but will include design guidelines. He addressed architectural inspiration and character, inspiration images for an amphitheater, a patio and patio transition, a meadow and a water feature, pedestrian crosswalks, a tentative timeline and next steps. Councilmember Brown asked regarding plans to a specific area downtown and staff stated they are about to embark on a Downtown Specific Plan update. It should begin in a couple of months and is the process through which replacement uses would be planned. Vice Mayor Narum asked whether the Taskforce considered a drive-by book drop-off and staff stated that they did and that it has many pros and cons including being labor-intensive. In response to additional questions regarding the proposed square footage for each area and how it was arrived at, staff reported receiving input from people who run the various City functions. Areas were sized to address the needs that the City is not able to fill at this point. Vice Mayor Narum opened the item for public comment. Christine Bourg reported serving on the Library Commission years ago and asked whether consideration was made to building "green" structures. Staff responded affirmatively and added that the architect indicated the design would lend itself, easily, to LEED Gold and the orientation would be solar-power-friendly. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 May 3,2016