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In response to Councilmember Narum, Interim City Manager Dolan advised it is possible with upcoming budgets that the $2 million might not go far towards funding the West Las Positas Boulevard improvements. He clarified staff is looking for high-level policy direction to inform the preparation of the budget so the discussion does not have to be held on budget night. Interim City Manager Dolan clarified staff is asking what the City Council's top two priorities are. He stated West Las Positas Boulevard, the library, the skatepark, and the Century House are too many. He advised they could leave it all in the CIP Reserve Fund and make the decision in the future when more money is available. In response to Councilmember Narum, Mayor Brown confirmed her motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Balch explained if they just leave a pot of money, future City Councils might be tempted to use the money without achieving the City's long-term goals. He advised West Las Positas Boulevard, the Pleasanton Library, and the Century House are current facilities that are degrading and will cost even more to repair with each delay. He advised if the City spreads the money out over 10 projects they will not save enough to fund them all. He called to pick the top two priorities. Councilmember Balch expressed support for the West Las Positas Boulevard and library projects. Councilmember Arkin advised those projects could go under either the Repair and Replace Fund or CIP Reserve Fund whereas others cannot. Councilmember Balch suggested the Repair and Replace Fund could be higher in the future to create a buffer for situations like this. He advised the Mid-Year Budget Report stated there is $19.6 million in the Repair and Replacement Fund but noted the funds are already allocated. Councilmember Testa requested the item to come back to the City Council with a copy of the budget. City Attorney Sodergren noted there is a motion on the table. Councilmember Testa withdrew her motion. Mayor Brown recommended continuing the item. She directed staff to return with reasons why some of the projects cannot be Repair and Replace Fund items and if some items in the fund can be deferred. She advised additional information on possible grants is very important to have. Mayor Brown advised the item will be continued. ADJOURNMENT — Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 11:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ••elyn Kw ng City Clerk City Council Minutes Page 18 of 18 April 12, 2022