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study a number of areas including traffic, parking, and the historical assessment of the VMSC. On June 27, 2016, the City Council approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) between the City and the YMCA of Silicon Valley. The ENA allows the City and the YMCA of Silicon Valley to exclusively negotiate the details of the Project. CEQA review is necessary to study the Project, and on October 17, 2016, the City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines for the Project. The City prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) informing the public that an EIR would be prepared for the Project and requesting comment on the scope of environmental analysis. The 30-day request for comment period began on November 11, 2016 and remained open until December 16, 2016. The EIR scoping meeting took place at the December 6, 2016 Planning Commission meeting, which provided an opportunity for the public to provide oral comments. . On November 14, 2017, the City Council approved the Professional Design Agreement with ELS Architecture and Urban Design to develop the master plan for the project by conducting public engagement workshops, presenting conceptual designs, and completing a schematic design. The first half of 2018, the City has held a total of six public workshops and numerous stakeholder meetings that led to City Council approving the Schematic Design of the Project on May 21, 2018. ANALYSIS The City Council’s approval of the Schematic Design on May 21, 2018 also included the direction to develop a Design Professional Agreement with ELS Architecture and Urban Design. The Design Development and Construction Document phase includes the following: New Veterans Memorial Building/Senior Center: Gross Building Area of 45,000 square feet on two levels. Major components include: several multipurpose rooms; caterer’s and demonstration kitchen; welcoming lobby for social gatherings and post and pre-event assembly; a 299-seat flexible theater; exhibit honoring veterans and celebrating NFL Alumni; mini-gymnasium; wellness and adaptive physical education 6.1.D. - Page 2