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7. STAFF REPORTS <br />A. Vision for Replacement of the Veterans Memorial Senior Center. <br />Recommendation: <br />Information only. Receive the Senior Center Scoping Study as presented by the <br />Senior Affairs Commission and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services <br />Commission. <br />Mr. Chris Beth, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, explained the <br />reasons for the Scoping Study. He introduced Joe Kinsella who explained that this is a <br />long time coming. He then introduced the consultant, Lauren Livingston, who covered <br />critical next steps and possible recommendations. She added that developing a funding <br />plan or scheme will be important. Mr. Alex Wright said that they attempted to focus on <br />seniors and the concept that "Seniors Deserve Better". The preliminary cost estimate is <br />about 10.5 million. <br />Council asked questions about the theater. Mr. Beth explained this is very dear to the <br />seniors and that there is a chance to consolidate it with the community room much like <br />Sunnyvale did. One Council Member wanted to check on opportunities to partner and <br />build relationships possibly combining public and private sectors. One Council Member <br />wanted more details on multi-generational uses. One Council Member mentioned how <br />this center is close and dear to her explaining the reasons why. Staff was cautioned <br />that its design needs to consider future needs as growth will probably be exponential. <br />Various Council Members wanted to capitalize on the history of the site by trying to <br />package and possibly market that legacy. It was suggested that staff focus on inter- <br />generational uses and consider 80,000 sq. feet. Council thanked all the presenters. <br />B. Study Session -proposed Capital Improvement Program budget for fiscal <br />years 2010/11 and 2011/12. <br />Recommendation: <br />Review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for fiscal years <br />2010/2011 and 2011 /2012 and provide direction to staff so that the resulting <br />revisions may be considered for adoption when presented to Council on June 28, <br />2010. <br />Mr. Chang, Building Infrastructure and Transportation Director, explained the process <br />for the selection of projects to be funded. The City Manager also used a Selection and <br />Review committee to run each proposal through certain criteria. Mr. Vorametsanti, City <br />Engineer, explained how the cities' core services played into the Capital Improvement <br />Plan (presentation on file). Mr. Brian Lee, Supervisor Engineer, then covered the <br />Capital Projects Fund and explained what it covers. He provided examples of <br />departments that are going to automate their operations such as the City Clerk <br />Department with its staff report/agenda creation digitization. Susan Wheeler, <br />Management Analyst, spoke about the Gas Tax Construction Fund. Peter Delgado, <br />Associate Engineer, spoke about the transportation fund -Measure A. Mr. Delgado <br />also covered the traffic mitigation fee fund. Each staff person covered what <br />JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APRIL 26, 2010 <br />MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 <br />