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In response to an inquiry by Ms. McGovern, Mr. Fialho said there are two approaches for the funding of the Library expansion: (1) set aside funding over time for the improvements or (2) issue debt and pledge a portion of General Fund money towards that debt payment. Mr. Brozosky pointed out the current parking issue. He believed the expansion of the Library would make the situation worse. Mr. Bocian did not anticipate the feasibility study would include the specifics of a parking garage. The study will include the issue of parking and options may be identified to address the parking. Mayor Hosterman invited public comments. Debbie Look, Chair of the Library Commission, reiterated the vision statement for the Pleasanton Public Library and core values including customer service, keeping pace with technology, and providing a full array of services and materials that are accessible to all. Demand for library services is booming. The Library cannot continue to offer the outstanding service that Pleasanton has come to expect from the Library with the limitations of this facility. Space limitations are hampering the Library's ability to meet the standards and values as outlined in the Strategic Plan and vision. The 2004 Space Needs Assessment Study that was conducted was an in depth study and survey that covered a broad base community and focused group. The Library Commission concurs with the space requirement as well as the identified needs for additional seating,.a design that allows separation of users, and a space for teens, expansion of the Library's collection to include multi-cultural, current fiction, books on CD, and adult materials. Additional meeting rooms are needed both for library programs and community events, and a children's story telling room to meet the growing needs for access to multiple opportunities for enrichment for preschool and school age children. Additional computers are in demand because it cannot be assumed that all residents have access to computers at home and many rely on the Library for this purpose. The City needs to create a library that will serve as the focal point of the community for years to come and contribute to the ongoing economic vitality of the City. On behalf of the Library Commission, she urged Council to support staff's recommendation to get this project moving forward. Terry Roberts, a Pleasanton resident, pointed out that Pleasanton has always been held to high standards. He did not believe the consultant's recommendation for space should be accepted as Pleasanton's standard. He believed the Library should be held to the same level as other facilities in the City. He believed Pleasanton should establish its own standards. Mayor Hosterman closed the public comments. Mr. Sullivan asked if the 2004 Space Needs Assessment was based upon build out population or current population. Ms. Farnsworth said the Library Commission was conservative and addressed the current population and wanted it to be a modest request that it could justify. There were members of the Commission that believed the space needed to be larger and suggested going above and beyond what could be justified. Mr. Sullivan asked if the needs would be greater at build out? Pleasanton City Council Minutes 19 03/07/06