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lighting and heating, etc. have been a problem for years. He was concerned the project was losing its priority. He indicated the veterans would be willing to assist the City in raising funds for the project. Ms. McKeehan indicated staff will not know the actual cost of a project until it goes to bid. Bill Eastman, 677 Windmill Lane, indicated that several years ago, Council voted to give the land for Val Vista Park to the School District and included a guarantee of approximately 70 sewer connections. He believed that was so the School District could sell the property and use the funds for other things. He noted the District is still in need of funding, especially for Vineyard Avenue improvements. He felt there was potential liability for the City if this matter has not been rescinded. He asked if the property had been transferred to the District? If not, why not? Was the previous Council action ever rescinded? Does the District no longer have any interest in this property? Is the City risking a lawsuit if it enters into the contract for Val Vista improvement without rescinding its prior action? He felt these questions should be answered before the construction contract is approved. Mayor Pico recalled that there had been a land exchange agreement, but that failed to happen. Daniel Sofia, 5420 San Jose Drive, expressed his concern for the use of the funding set aside for the Veterans' Building. He also indicated the veterans would do what they could to help with the funding for improvements. He announced that on May 25, 2002, 11:00 a.m., there will be a dedication ceremony for a room set aside for the Veterans' History Project. Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting. He invited everyone to attend. Ms. McKeehan remembered there had been discussion about a trade of the Val Vista property for the upper field on Bernal Avenue. She did not recall if there was a formal offer, but it was discussed from the old School Liaison Committee. She had not supported the exchange because the City had a 66 year lease for the upper field. She did not think that deal every went anywhere. Ms. Michelotti asked about a bus barn application. Ms. McKeehan indicated that was the same topic. The Val Vista property was suggested to be used for a bus barn. Ultimately that was built on First Street. Mr. Swift said there was discussion at the District about developing a design plan and there was a meeting with the Val Vista neighbors. The District no longer has buses and the warehouse facility is located on First Street. He could not recall if there was any formal agreement that would require the Council to rescind its action. Rene LaVigne, 557 Junipero Street, indicated the Veterans' Building had been there for 70 years. He referred to the economy and the necessity for businesses to downsize. He Pleasanton City Council 4 05/07/02 Minutes