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mall has 250,000 square feet of entitlement that is not yet built and that the City will reach out to them in terms of opportunities of developing additional retail uses. Councilmember Narum commented on the in-lieu fees and believed a good part of the money should be spent on improving infrastructure issues and for capital projects that will be impacted by the Vintage Village Project such as the Stanley/Bemal intersection and Fire Stations. She suggested placing the money in the Capital Improvement Fund and used for projects that help improve the infrastructure near the Vintage Village Project. Councilmember Brown expressed agreement with Councilmember Narum and commented on disadvantage students that live in the community. She noted support for placing the money in the Capital Improvement Fund and stated she would like Council and staff to consider continuing support for low-income families and transportation near Vintage Village. MOTION: It was m/s Brown/Narum by to adopt and waive full reading of Resolution No. 17-922 accepting the Midyear FY 2016/17 Operating Budget and amending the FY 2016/17 Operating Budget accordingly. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Olson Absent: Councilmember Pentin 13. Presentation of the Bernal Property Community Farm Design and use concepts, and approve an agreement with MD Fotheringham, Landscape Architects, Inc. for preparation of a Pleasanton Community Farm Master Plan Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan displayed a PowerPoint presentation addressing Sub-areas 7 and 16 on the Bernal property, zoning designation, adjacent and surrounding properties the Bernal Property Phase II Specific Plan, Key Actions, Key Findings of Staff and Management Partners, Proposal from MD Fotheringham Landscape Architects, Inc., and recommendations. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Mr. Dolan confirmed that City Council is being asked to approve the concept, rather than the specific plan. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry whether MD Fotheringham was the winner of the Bernal Park competition and Mr. Dolan responded affirmatively and added they have been involved in the Specific and Master Plans. In reply to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Mr. Dolan reported staff is open to allowing other youth organizations to use the facility. The decision is to be determined later, through the process. Mayor Thorne invited public comment. Dawn Kooyumjian, Coordinator for the U.C. Master Gardner for Alameda County, reported that the organization is interested in establishing a demonstration garden as part of the proposed community farm. She listed services provided by the organization and provided information regarding the program, including its mission. Paula Gloogovac, Master Gardner, shared details of the educational outreach services provided by Master Gardeners in the area. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 March 21,2017