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Councilman Herlihy stated he had checked with other cities in Alameda County regarding operation of youth centers and he felt the City has a responsibility in support and staff time in the development of a youth center. He stated the loca- tion seemed to be the best available, however, he felt we are developing a shanty town in Amador Park and expressed disappointment in how it would look. Councilman Mori stated he felt the City would have to take more responsibility with regard to a youth center. He stated he was impressed with the youth involve- ment and commended P.Y.I. for their efforts and support of this program. Councilman Kinney stated the City should be proud of the people in it and their involvement over the years. He stated the proposed youth center should be a beauti- ful and alive center and he supports it completely. It was moved by Councilman Kinney, and seconded by Councilman Mori, that Resolu- tion No. 73-184, authorizing the proper City officials to proceed to negotiate with Alameda County to purchase with Pleasanton Youth Incorporated funds, on their be- half, the currently vacant building located on Abbie Street to be used for a youth center, and relocated on its permanent designated site at Amador Community Park, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Reid, and Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Pearson congratulated P.Y.I. on their efforts and urged them not to get discouraged in the days ahead with possible problems and slow-ups in the development of the facility. Mayor Pearson recessed the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Mayor Pearson reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M. Report of the Park and Recreation Commission~ Re: Cultural Arts Building Mr. Campbell stated the Park and Recreation Commission has reaffirmed their posi- tion regarding a cultural arts building at Amador Park on the site of the Milk Barn, and that $35,000°00 Revenue Sharing money had been set aside by the City Council for such a facility. Mr. Caporusso stated there were four alternatives for a building to house the cultural arts center as follows: (1) Use the Milk Barn; (2) A permanent building; (3) Lease portable modules; and (4) Lease/purchase portable modules. He stated lease/purchase of portable modules was the best method and explained how portable modules could be used to allow many and varied arts and crafts programs for all ages. Discussion ensued regarding preservation of the Milk Barn. Mr. Campbell advised that it was structurely unsound and not fit for any kind of use, and could not be restored to any degree of satisfaction. Mrs. Barbara Van Slyke, 5755 San Antonio, Vice President of the Pleasanton Art League, stated that for several years this organization had been attempting to locate a place for a cultural arts center that could combine various crafts along with painting. She urged City Council approval of this facility that will be enjoyed by many people of all ages and pledged Art League support of the program. Mrs. Charlotte Severin, 4513 Mirador Drive, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pleasanton Arts and Crafts Association, urged a favorable vote for this needed facility because it will offer a large array of all arts and crafts for citizens in the community. She stated that Federal grants were possible and available if It is a community supported project. Mr. ~]im Allen, Park and Recreation Commissioner, stated he had checked into the history of the Milk Barn, which was originally called the Can House used as a storing room for milk. There was not much of the original structure remaining and had no sentimental value for the family descendcuts. 4. 12/3/73