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Commissioner Blank stated that he believed the residential area was on the west side of Staples Ranch and that this was done intentionally to put it as far away from the boundary of the Airport Protection Area as possible. Mr. Roush confirmed this was accurate. Commissioner Pentin then referred to Chapter 6, Public Facilities and Community Programs Element, Program 7.2 on page 6-23, regarding the target numbers for high schools being 2,000 students with a ten percent contingency. He noted Amador Valley High School currently has 2,456 students and Foothill High School has 2,311, which are beyond the ten percent over the 2,000 target number. He inquired whether this should be changed to reflect the actual numbers or maintain those numbers. Commissioner Narum indicated that the Program states “current target” which is where the School District has set as its goal. Ms. Stern indicated that this Program was written in consultation with the School District. Commissioner Pentin referred to Program 9.5 on page 6-24 regarding providing Wi-fi and internet access and inquired questioned whether the Library was covered by the Wi-fi that currently serves the Downtown area. Ms. Stern confirmed that it was. Commissioner Pentin referred to Program 14.5 on page 6-27 regarding the addition of a ceramic/arts studio at Cultural Arts Center in Amador Park, at the Firehouse Arts Center, or another appropriate location. He indicated that a ceramic studio will not be put in at the Firehouse Arts Center and inquired if this item related to the Amador Park. Ms. Stern confirmed that it was and indicated that the Program’s language would be revised to reflect that. Commissioner Pentin referred to Program 17.1 on page 6-28, regarding public restrooms and noted that it has been provided at Delucchi Park. He requested that the phrase “Delucchi Park” be removed from the language. Chair Pearce stated that while the restrooms have been built at Delucchi Park, the City wants to continue to provide public restrooms. Commissioner Pentin referred to Chapter 8, Water Element, Program 3.1 on page 8-28, and Program 4.5 on page 8-29, regarding water reclamation techniques. He noted that one program states not to utilize “reverse osmosis” if it has an adverse effect on the environment, and the other program states to utilize it if it is safe. He expressed concerned about excluding water reclamation techniques, including reverse osmosis, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 13, 2009 Page 8 of 13