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Greg Resnick, President, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation, discussed facts about their organization which he said was formed to raise funds to support arts in town, they are enthusiastic about the project which offers a variety of art experiences, children's theater art classes and programs, it further stimulates the economic vitality of the downtown and he recognized those supporting representatives of the arts community. They have raised a total of $1.8 million in pledges which will go toward their groundbreaking this summer. Their long term goal is to raise $3-5 million to support on-going funding for arts; he presented their first donation to the City in the amount of $100,000 and expressed their thanks to the Council and staff for their support. Mayor Hosterman thanked all representatives, said the City is awaiting on the final opportunity to acquire the railroad right-of-way for parking, and the Board of Supervisors heard the request in Closed Session and will hear it again next Tuesday. Mayor Hosterman invited public comment. Charlotte Severin, Chair of the Task Force for the Firehouse Arts Center, said they appreciate the support of City staff, the Council, and the team working on the project. There has been unanimous support for the gift of the glass marquee which supports all ages of the community. She urged the Council to vote in favor of the request and thanked the Harringtons for their generous gift. Councilmember McGovern thanked the Harringtons, said she is excited about the building getting done as well as the outdoor feature of the park and she confirmed with Jim Wolfe that staff was in discussions with Richard Larson and Associates who is developing a scope of service which they hope to bring to the Council in May for award and the design process would take 6-9 months. Councilmember McGovern hoped to see apark-like setting around the building and hoped the timing of the work would coincide with the building construction. City Manager Fialho said staff will be able to award the bid for the Firehouse contract within the next 60 days, said construction is set to begin in the fall, staff is very close to acquiring the transportation corridor, improvements will be made to the parking corridor which will take some time, and then they will start with the park as a priority. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with staff that Mr. O'Connor was already working in the City of Pleasanton with the school district. Motion: It was m/s by Cook-Kallio/McGovern to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. to provide construction management service for the not-to-exceed amount $472,660; to authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to contract with EIS Architecture and Urban Design for the not-to-exceed amount of $837,836 for construction related services and additional design work, and accept the donation from Nancy and Gary Harrington for glass marquees located at the east and west entrances of the Firehouse Arts Center. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmember Thorne Absent: None City Council Minutes 6 April 15, 2008