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329 discussion on the City's Municipal Facilities Master Plan and the CIP Program, he believes that the Senior Center and the Senior Park are first priorities for this fiscal year. He indicated that it would be difficult to put a swimming pool in line with the rest of the unfunded high priority projects, such as the expansion of the Police Department building or a new Fire Station; however there are different sources of funding, and the swimming pool could be moved up in the Five-Year CIP Program, ahead of the Human Services Center, the hiking trails and parks, the Community and Cultural Arts Facility, and the Natatorium. He stated that he was not positive the pool could be constructed in the coming year because the City has made a commitment to the School District to build two gymnasiums next year. He proposed that the landscaping projects be 1-- set aside, together with their funding, until after the drought, < and added that there is no money available at this time for the snack bar for the Pleasanton Girls Softball League. Mr. Butler stated that converting the $2.6 million outdoor complex into a swimming facility was a good idea. He agreed that the swimming complex could be moved ahead of other projects on the priority list, but not ahead of the Police and Fire facilities. Ms. Mohr commented that the City has been very successful in working with the School District and that she would like Foothill High School to be considered when the decision to build the pool is made and funding becomes available. Mr. Tarver agreed with Ms. Mohr. He stated that there have been a lot of discussion about Foothill High School not having the same amenities as Amador High School and that this is a good opportunity to make an adjustment. He added that the dedication of the site by the School District would make the project simpler and less expensive. He indicated that he did not have a problem with moving the pool ahead on the priority list, since the community needs that facility, but agreed with Mr. Mercer that other projects the City has already made a commitment to build should have first priority Ms. Scribner agreed that the pool should have a priority rating. She expressed concern about having a public facility in an area like Foothill High School, which is not easily accessible by public transportation. She stated that she was in favor of proceeding with the Valley Trails projects with some drought resistant plants, since the neighborhood has waited a long time to get these done; however, the Hopyard Road landscaping and the Girls Softball snack bar will have to wait. - 33 - 7-16-91