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Commissioner Deckert thought architecture/renovation recommendations needed to take place first and would then allow for programming uses to be considered. He indicated he was not averse to expanding the facility for weddings and programs. Commissioner Hottle suggested staff inform the commission on programs they think are important for the space. He also asked about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the community needs indicated in it. Commissioner Hottle felt the commission should be focusing on needs that the community wants. Commissioner Fields agreed with Commissioner Hottle's points regarding classes and uses for this facility but felt a stumbling block was still going to be parking. She commented on the adjoining park and the need for easy accessibility, being in favor of leaving the building as is with renovations to code being made, and Pleasanton newcomers not knowing the city's history. Commissioner Fields felt it was shortsighted to base a building renovation on programming needs and suggested the facility be brought up -to -code and then programming planned to fit in the building. Commissioner Brown stated that she has been to the Century House many times. She felt the antiquity of the facility should be retained on the outside and the inside changed to meet programming requirements. Commissioner Brown felt people driving by the facility would then still see the history aspect and more programming uses could be provided on the inside. Chairperson Bowers discussed the importance of maximizing usage for classes that could also mean adding extra buildings on the site and providing more parking. He suggested the fagade of the building could be retained and other changes would allow for more programming. Chairperson Bowers felt it would be helpful if the commission had more information about the number of people staff anticipates for the different programs. Ms. Murphy provided details on the space and anticipated number of programs participants. Commissioner Fields suggested Assistant City Manager, Brian Dolan, contact architects who specialize in working with historical renovations, to help determine what is the best way for renovating the Century House. COMMISSION REPORTS 8. Committee Meetings A. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Committee — no report. B. Community of Character — no report. C. City/East Bay Regional Park District Liaison Committee — no report. D. Heritage Tree Review Board — no report. E. Public Art Selection Sub -Committee — no report. Parks and Recreation Commission August 8, 2019 Page 8