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153 Convention and Visitors Bureau Presentation Steve Hunter presented the "Buy a Brick" program. He described the various materials that could be used to coordinate with the selection for downtown pavers. He described programs used in other locations for sale of the bricks to individuals, families or organizations. There was discussion about putting the names on the bricks on site or through the manufacturer. It is less expensive to have the names applied at the factory. There was some discussion about the location of the bricks and it was determined to decide the location at a later date. At this point, the concept was being presented for consideration. The meeting was opened for public comment. A1 Bronzini, on behalf of the Pleasanton Downtown Association, indicated agreement with the recommendations in the staff report and support for the Centennial Committee recommendation and the Convention and Visitors Bureau proposal. He expressed appreciation for all the hard work put into the project. Peter MacDonald, President of the Chamber of Commerce, also expressed appreciation for all of the hard work. He indicated the Chamber is taking no position on the streetscape, however everything presented appears to be within the parameters presented to Council in July and August. He emphasized that the Chamber's main concern is that the downtown have a pedestrian orientation with seating areas. He also pointed out that there was some discussion about the timing of the cross-town sewer improvements and urged that it not happen at the same time as the downtown reconstruction. Dagmar Fulton, on behalf of the Historical Society, indicated that many members of the Society have been long time residents of Pleasanton and could have helped with the design if they had been asked. She also pointed that there have been many different proposals for the front of the museum. She was hopeful that the low seating wall had been eliminated. She was concerned about maintenance problems, security problems and monitoring the area. She objected to the proposed chess tables. Ms. Fulton believed the plan was wandering from historical accuracy of the area. She also expressed concerns with transients loitering near the museum. Mr. Iserson indicated that the design for the front of the museum will come back to Council on November 17th. The only plans under discussion now deal with the area from the sidewalk to the curb. Dorothy Barlett expressed her preference for the interlocking pavers and strongly recommended dark charcoal gray as the color instead of the mocha brown selected by the committee. 11/3/92 - 3 -