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Councilmember McGovern questioned if there is adog-walking area, and Mr. Wilson said there is a dog exercise area proposed within the 50 acres which he pointed out, but it was not in this phase. Councilmember Sullivan confirmed that the fields will open in April of 2009 and ready for baseball season. Motion: It was m/s by HostermanlThorne to approve plans and specifications, review of bids and award of contract to Valley Crest Landscaping Development Inc., in the amount of $6,778,079.80 for Bernal Community Park Sports Fields Phase I, CIP No. 007065; approve said project budget, a project contingency of $800,000, and authorize the Director of Public Works to approve said contingency costs and execute contract change orders necessary to complete the project; authorize the City Manager to: execute a contract amendment with M.D. Fotheringham Landscape Architects for additional architectural services, including construction related services, in an amount not to exceed $380,000; agreement(s) for geotechnical, specialty inspection, and project surveying not to exceed $150,000; and authorize funding of $8,808,079 from the Bernal Community Park, Phase I (CIP 007065) and Bernal Property Improvement Reserve (CIP 17045) for said project Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None 17. Approved modifications to the Guidelines for the City's Down Payment Assistance Loan Program as recommended by the Housing Commission Assistant City Manager Steven Bocian said the Council directed staff to work with the Housing Commission to make amendments to their down payment assistance program which was done. The staff report outlines four changes which were approved by the Housing Commission which includes allowing a co-signer, not requiring the income of the co-signer be included for eligibility purposes, establish a loan deferral period of up to 3 years which enables a borrower to qualify for more funding, increase the maximum loan amount from $40,000 to $60,000 for moderate income households, and to eliminate first time homebuyer restrictions for households who currently own a program as part of the City's Homeowner Assistance program and staff supports the Housing Commission's recommendations. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with Mr. Bocian they were still utilizing a 50/50 split and the report indicates they did receive a $250,000 grant from Cal FHA. She questioned if the $60,000 could be for any income, and Mr. Bocian said the City currently has a $60,000 limit for the low income and $40,000 for moderate, so they are recommending an increase for $60,000 for moderate, so they are all at $60,000. Councilmember McGovern felt it was a positive step and would help the Tri-Valley Opportunities Center, and Mr. Bocian said they have been working successfully with them. Motion: It was m/s by McGovern/Cook-Kallio to approve modifications to the Guidelines for the City's Down Payment Assistance Loan Program as recommended by the Housing Commission. Motion passed by the following vote: City Council Minutes 16 November 6, 2007