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Based on Council's action in December, Ms. McKeehan reported that staff put out a Request For Proposal. Staff anticipates bringing responses and a recommendation as to one of the consultants in February. At that point in time, Mayor Pick asked if Council would be able to have further input into the process.'? Ms. McKeehan stated that was correct. Mayor Pico pointed out that at that time, Council would have the opportunity to raise additional questions or concerns. Ms. McKeehan pointed out that the process is not finalized, and that Council provided staff only general direction on how to move forward with the design competition. Mayor Pico indicated that he was not totally happy with the decision at the December 2 meeting but it was an action he could live with because it allowed Council to continue to move forward with the building of the two fields while providing the flexibility to move forward with a design competition to ensure a design that will be acceptable to the entire community. Ultimately, the design for the Bemal property would be placed before the voters. He believed a design would be doomed for failure if the sports organizations within the community opposed it. Mr. Brozosky reported that he and Ms. Ayala are the representatives to the School District's Liaison Committee. The Committee did discuss the need to find immediate solutions for field space availability. He believed a location was available that would address the needs immediately, which included infrastructure already in place. Ms. McKeehan concurred generally with Mr. Brozosky's comments but noted that the conversations with the School District were on a preliminary basis. The School District will need to identify what space it will need prior to determining what is available to the City. Ms. Ayala pointed out that the School District is very supportive of meeting the needs of the entire community. She believed the reality of the two-lighted sports fields, with the entire infrastructure, is years out. In the meantime, the issue needs to be addressed in the short term is to meet the needs of the sports organizations in the community. She believed the design competition has created enthusiasm and reported that the School District is looking to put activities together that would involve students in the design competition and the Bernal Block Party. She believed a vision was lacking for the Bemal property and believed there was plenty of space on the Bernal property to integrate the sports fields. Mayor Pico clarified the issue, which was whether Council now chooses to reconsider its action taken on December 2, 2003 to hold a design competition. Pleasanton City Council 8 01/06/04 Minutes