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Motion: It was rn/s by Thorne/Brozosky to approve the 2006-07 Annual Assessments for Landscape and Lighting Districts and adopt Resolution No. 06-055 for 1984-1 (Ponderosa - Del Prado); Resolution No. 06-056 for 1993-1 (Windsor); Resolution No. 06-057 for 1993-2 (Bonde Ranch); Resolution No. 06-058 for 1994-1 (Oak Tree Farm); and Resolution No. 06-059 for 1995-1 (Moller Ranch) as recommended by staff. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brozosky, Thome, Sullivan, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember McGovern Abstained: None c. Approved recommendation of Proposed Naming Rights and Donor Recognition Plan for the Firehouse Arts Center (SR 06:183) Jim Wolfe, Director of Parks & Community Services summarized the staff report and advised that the Cultural Art Foundation has initiated an ambitious fund raising campaign to support construction of the Firehouse Arts Center. He noted the Civics Art Commission received and approved the proposed plan and that the plan being presented tonight reflects the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission. He requested that the Council take the following actions, (1) designate "Firehouse Arts Center" as the exclusive name of the City's Downtown arts facility; (2) approve the Naming Opportunity and Donor Recognition Plan as proposed by the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation and (3) Invite the Foundation to return in the near future with specific monetary recommendations for each level of gift and corresponding method of donor recognition as outlined in the proposed plan. John Wall and Greg Resnick representing the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation (PCAF) provided an overview of the history of the Firehouse and a brief overview of the project. The project would be a celebration of community involvement through a public/private partnership. They requested that Council consider: "Firehouse Arts Center" as the facility permanent name; recognition opportunities offered to prospective donors that will include rooms and functional areas with the Center and other elements such as structures, furnishing, fixtures, and decor elements which will be commemorated with signage located in and around the facility; PCAF to coordinate with the Commission, facility designers, city staff and the Council in developing the donation levels that correspond to various recognition opportunities. The Council commented the on need to have tasteful signage; types of signage; other cities who have similar projects; and fund raising efforts; the facilities name; and donor recognition. Concern was expressed about the use of corporate. City Manager Fialho suggested that the Civics Art Commission handle signage design approval. City Council Minutes 7 July 18, 2006