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3.23 Ms. Dagmar Fulton, 4536 Miradot Drive, Chairperson for the Building Committee of the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society, reviewed the history of the Old City Hall building, and stated she felt it is appropriate to allow the Historical Society to preserve the building and use it as a Museum, adding that it will maintain a certain atmosphere and charm in the main part of town, She urged Council to retain the building for this use. Ms. Betty Statlings, 4302 Muirwood Drive, representing the Valley Volunteer Bureau, strongly recommended use of the annex building by the Valley Volunteer Bureau for human services programs. She requested use of the building at a minimal lease fee. She reviewed the various programs of the Valley Volunteer Bureau, stating that it is a vital service in the community and the valley. She stated this group has been using the Police Training Building on Kottinger Street for the last five years but now need more space. She advised they have acquired some equipment that needs to be housed in larger and safer quarters, and at times they need temporary office space for other human service programs in the valley. Mrs. Staltings presented a petition, sign by 15 agencies in the valley, which read as follows: "We the undersigned are very supportive of the Volunteer Centers move to the house on Division Street currently used as an annex for the Pleasanton Police. The Volunteer Center provides all non-profits tremendously valuable resources to assist us in carrying out the vital work of our agencies. We are excited about their concept to have the building be accessible for use by other non- profits who need occasional office space for interviewing Pleasanton clients and for some shared use of meeting rooms. Pleasanton's support of the Volun- teer Center is a contribution to all of us." Mr. Miles Ferris, President of the Valley Volunteer Bureau, thanked the Council for support of this group. He stated the Valley Volunteer Bureau desparately needs larger office space and that the annex building would satisfy this need and would also be a better location for this group, adding that it provides a valuable service to the city. , Mr. Martin Inderbitzen, 4102 Fairlands, representing Pleasanton Chamber of Com- merce, stated he felt this item should be continued to allow other groups and agencies the opportunity to present proposals for consideration for use of the subject build- ings. Ms. Ann Doss, 6414 Alvord Way, curator of the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society, stated there has already been quite a bit of publicity relative to the use of the Old City Hall buildings. She urged Council to make a decision tonight. She stated she supports use of the annex by the Valley Volunteer Bureau. Mayor Butler stated he did not feel Council had enough information at this time to make a decision on this matter, relative to cost for renovation and possibly other worthwhile uses of the buildings. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Council- member Mohr, that the city maintain ownership of the grounds and buildings at 603 Main Street; that staff work with the Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society for an appropriate lease agreement for use of the Old City Hall building, and work with the Valley Volunteer Bureau for an appropriate lease agreement for use of the Annex build- ing; that the terms of the leases adequately protect the City's interests, and that these lease agreements be brought back to City Council for approval. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, and Wood NOES: Mayor Butler ABSENT: None 19. 5/24/83