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Mr. Tarver presented the possibility of hiring a project manager for the Aquatic Center and Tennis Complex. Ms. Acosta indicated staff could bring back a report. 5, MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC lack Dove, 3263 Vineyard Avenue,//114, spoke in support of a golf course on the San Francisco property and presented evidence of the community desire for the golf course. Katrine Wilson, 6518 Via San BIas, and Christina Nystrom, 3660 CaneIll Court, indicated the Amador Civics Class had won the state civics competition and requested funding for the Amador Civics Class to go to Washington, D.C. to compete on a national level. The total cost is $25,000. They were aware of the application process, but they need to have a decision by March 1 lth. Donations can be sent to the Civics Nationals Fund, c/o Areadot High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Ms. Acosta explained the Council cannot make a decision at this meeting pursuant to state law. She explained the procedures for allocation of funding and suggested the Civics Class apply annually. The Parks and Recreation budget has $5,000 for subsidies ($200 per individual) for any activity in the community. At this time, staff would not recommend funding for the Amador Civics Class. She encouraged the community to make donations. There was not support from Council to place this on the next agenda. Chief Eastman gave a donation to the girls and Mr. Pico presented his hat to pass around the chambers for donations. Larry Norm, 1152 Autumn Court, spoke in support of the golf course on the San Francisco property. He asked members of the audience to stand who supported the golf course. Many did. Larry Roe 5846 Cone Brazos, referred to the proposal of the Fair Board to move the Bay Meadows Race Track activities to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. He reviewed the activities currently going on at Bay Meadows and felt this will be a major impact on Pleasanton. The fairgrounds facilities will be enlarged, traffic will increase, etc. He urged Council to take a stand on this early. Ms. Acosta indicated the city staff did not have the most current information. Mr. Tarvcr requested this to be on an agencla at the appropriate time. It is difficult to respond to the newspapers and citizens when it does not have current information. He urged the Fair Liaison Committee to get started. 02/20/96 -3-