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BACKGROUND Between 2003 and 2007, the Parks and Community Services Department and the Traffic Engineering Division have staffed the Trails Ad Hoc Committee which served as an advisory body to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Bicycle, Pedestrian Advisory Committee which was created to develop the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. Since their inception, the Committees have completed projects and issued recommendations to further various trail improvement projects. On September 16, 2003, the City Council established the 11- member TAC to assist the Parks and Recreation Commission (Resolution 03 -103). The TAC is charged with researching, reviewing, and prioritizing potential trail projects, recommending trail improvements, advising the PRC on accessibility and potential use of trails by a variety of users, and keeping the PRC apprised of relevant activities conducted by other entities (EBRPD, neighboring cities, agencies, special districts and advocacy groups). In collaboration with the PRC, the TAC also coordinates trail education efforts and assists in maintaining community awareness of the importance of trails. The TAC was formed to allow for comprehensive membership to facilitate its responsibilities and is chaired by the PRC Chair. Members of the TAC include the following representatives: Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Youth Commission Regional trails Non motorized transportation At -large members (3) Alternate member (1) Zone 7 Water Agency East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) City of Pleasanton Police Department On September 4, 2007, the City Council approved the formation of the seven member BPAC, a requirement of the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTIA) who issued the City a grant in the amount of $111,000 for the development of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (Master Plan). The BPAC is charged with selecting a consultant to prepare a Master Plan, reviewing the consultant's work product to provide direction and upon completion of the Master Plan, continue to provide input and direction on bicycle and pedestrian issues, oversee the implementation of projects and programs recommended by the Master Plan. Members of the BPAC include the following representatives: Parks and Recreation Commission Trails Ad Hoc Committee Planning Commission At -large members (3) Youth Representative Due to the nature of their roles and responsibilities, an opportunity exists to merge the two committees and leverage the background, history, and functions of both committees into one advisory body. Page 2 of 4