Board of Directors

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Steve Goodman Dale Turner Scott Kamena Maryalice Faltings David Furst

Director Vice President President Director Director

Welcome to the Board of Directors’ Meeting

You are welcome to attend all Board of Directors’ meetings. Your interest in the conduct of public business is appreciated. Any citizen desiring to speak on any item not on the agenda may do so under item 3 when the President requests remarks from the audience.

If you wish to speak on an item listed on the agenda, please wait until the item is up for discussion, the opening staff or committee presentation has been made, and the Board has concluded its initial discussion. Then, upon receiving recognition from the President, please state your name and address, and tell whether you are speaking as an individual or for an organization, in which case, please state the name of that organization.

Please note: at the discretion of the Board of Directors, the public may be asked to submit “speaker cards” before addressing the Board and the President may limit each speaker to no longer than a three-minute presentation.

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2006

ROBERT LIVERMORE COMMUNITY CENTER

4444 EAST AVENUE, LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA

7:00 P.M.

CRESTA BLANCA BALLROOM

1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. PRESENTATION

2.1 The City of Livermore Commission for the Arts will make a presentation regarding the development of a cultural arts master plan.

3. PUBLIC FORUM

An invitation will be given at this time to address the Board on any item not on the agenda.

4. CONSENT AGENDA:

4.1 BOARD MINUTES

4.1.1 Meeting of June 14, 2006.

4.2 COMMUNICATIONS: None.

5. CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS:

5.1 Resolution No. _____, a resolution accepting a grant of easement and easement agreement from Wente Land and Cattle Company and consenting to recordation for Trail Segment

H-1.

5.2 Resolution No._____, a resolution authorizing and directing the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District to enter into an agreement with the Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association (ACERA) to establish a 401(h) Account and contribute $57,111.30 to it in Fiscal Year 2006/2007 for retirement medical benefits.

6. BIDS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

7. OLD BUSINESS: None.

8. NEW BUSINESS:

8.1 SUNKEN GARDENS BICYCLE STUNT COURSE DESIGN

The Board will consider approval of the design of the new bicycle stunt course to be constructed at Sunken Gardens Park and authorize a call for bids. (Resolution)

Resolution No. _____, a resolution approving the design of the bicycle stunt course at Sunken Gardens Park and authorizing a call for bids.

8.2 ROBERTSON PARK PLAYGROUND DESIGN

The Board will consider approval of the design of the new playground at Robertson Park that is being provided by the Arroyo Crossings development. (Resolution)

Resolution No. _____, a resolution approving the design of the playground at Robertson Park and amending the Robertson Park Master Plan.

8.3 ROBERTSON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTER SHOW ARENA COVER

The Board will consider approving the revised plans and specifications originally approved by the Board on January 28, 2004, with revisions approved by the Board on January 26, 2005, and authorizing a call for bids. (Resolution)

Resolution No. _____, a resolution approving the revised plans and specifications for the Robertson Park Equestrian Center show arena cover and authorizing a call for bids.

8.4 FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS

The Board will establish salary and benefit levels for District employees for Fiscal Year 2006/2007. (Resolution)

Resolution No. _____, adopting the Annual Salary Resolution designating employee compensation for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.

8.5 FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

The Board will consider adoption of the District’s Preliminary Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2006/2007. (Resolution)

Resolution No. _____, adopting the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Preliminary Operating and Capital Improvement Budget.

9. MATTERS INITIATED/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE DIRECTORS

10. MATTERS INITIATED/ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE GENERAL MANAGER

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

11.1 REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS

Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code

Property: Property south of Veterans Park, from Arroyo Road west, wrapping around the Veterans Hospital Property, in an “L” shape

Agency Negotiator: District Staff and/or Legal Counsel

Negotiating Parties: Bobba Family

Under Negotiation: Initial offer to property owner

11.2 REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATIONS

Pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code

Property: Sycamore Grove Park

Agency Negotiator: District Staff and/or Legal Counsel

Negotiating Parties: Chevron Pipeline Project

Under Negotiation: Easement agreement

12. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

13. REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

14. ADJOURNMENT