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D R A F T M A S T E R P L A N F O R T H E D P T S BACKGROUND 7 The Task Force was introduced to each of the sites included in the Master Plan on a Saturday morning field trip in November 1997. In subsequent meetings, the group developed an understanding of existing conditions, and prepared "wish- lists" for future site improvements. This information was used to create the Program, the spe- cific definition of uses and goals for each site. The Program was reviewed by the Parks Recreation Commission and the Plan- ning Commission, before it was approved by the City Council in March 1998. It pro- vides a guide for the plans and design recommendations of the Master Plan. The program includes goals common to the entire project (e.g., meeting current codes, and recommendations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA), and goals that are unique to each particular site (e.g., the addition of shade trees to DeLucchi Park). The preparation of design strategies began next, based on the approved Program. The Task Force reviewed different design approaches for each site. After presentation and discussion of alternatives, the designs were either selected or revised to reflect the most important comments and concerns of the Task Force members, the consultants, and City staff. Final designs and recommendations for each site were then presented to the Task Force for review. In addition, this Draft Master Plan has been reviewed by the Task Force, City staff, and the Parks Recreation Commission. As a Draft Master Plan, the recommendations of the Task Force will serve as rec- ommendations for future construction, and will be presented to the Downtown Spe- cific Plan Task Force for its use and consideration. Members of the DPTS Task Force touring the sites November, 1997