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in this District, they have been working closely with the three ladies who just addressed Council, and he commended them for their efforts to alleviate school problems. He stated that all schools support the proposals. He stated that good schools are a major indicator of the quality of life in a community, and he urged Council to work with the School District and developers for a {"" positive solution to the school problems. Senior Citizen Housing Mayor Brandes stated that the senior citizens of Pleasanton will not be overlooked. He advised that a citizens committee has been diligently working on this aspect of our community needs. Mr. Bill Herlihy, 816 Abbie, Chairman of the Senior Citizens project, stated he supports Measure B. He reviewed the need for a senior center in conjunction with the proposed senior citizen housing project. He requested that staff be authorized to proceed with hiring an architect for the senior center in order that this project can be coordinated with the housing project. He stated that an architect is necessary in order to determine the cost of a senior center. He requested this action be taken as soon as possible. Mayor Brandes emphasized that all the proposed allocations will depend on the passage of Measure B at the Special Election on April 8, 1986,. and on the actual receipt of the Proposition 4 surplus funds. Councilmember Mercer stated that Pleasanton is not its library or schools; Pleasanton is its people. He stated the City is in a fortunate position of possibly having surplus money to better the community and making it an even better place to live. He stated the allocation to schools is the only exact dollar figure the Council has to work with, and he supports this funding. Councilmember Butler stated this will be a challenge to the School Boards, and he would expect some answers from the School District as to how they will actually fund any new schools, the possible sale of real estate to the City, and the justification that a new school is necessary versus the rehabilitation of an already existing unused elementary school. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that Resolution No. 86-108, committing $4,000,000 of surplus Proposition 4 funds to the Pleasanton School District for the construction of an intermedi- ate school, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember But- ler, that the City Manager be instructed to prepare a report and recommenda- tion for the hiring of an architect for the senior center project The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: NOne ABSENT: None Mayor Brandes thanked all the citizens in attendace at tonight's meeting for their participation in these vital issues of the community. - 8 - 3-18-86