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residential at the highest density, it works to around 780 multi - family homes, which is roughly 780 PM peak trips. Even with the highest density, there are 100 fewer vehicles. Councilmember McGovern referred to the pedestrian circulation plan and the sidewalk, which currently does not connect to anything. If someone wanted to go from the park portion the City owns and go up next to the 1 -680 off-ramp, she asked if there was room to put a pedestrian trail there behind the Safeway. Mr. Dolan said yes; there is 25 to 28 feet. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with Mr. Dolan that the Council could condition the project to put in a trail that connects from the sidewalk behind the Safeway to just up to the next phase would occur. And the remainder of the trail could connect to the park with Phase 11, which would be away from cars and safer. She asked if this had been discussed with the applicant. Mr. Dolan said staff did discuss this with the applicant who had some concerns about the desirability of the trail behind the store, but they are willing to do this. Councilmember McGovern said that given the significant landscaping, it reminded her of the Koll Center trail which she thinks would be a nice addition. Councilmember McGovern referred to the first round - about, voiced concern with pedestrian safety, and said it looks as though there is a pork chop or cut through for pedestrians to walk across the street. Mr. Dolan said on both sides of the round - about, those crosswalks currently exit and cut through the median. Mr. Tassano said it is safe and better designed than if there were a traffic signal installed, even with the right -hand turn. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with Mr. Tassano that in the Peer & Fehr study, the discussion to remove this occurs if there was a restricted access. He added that because of the volume, round- about's work best until there are 20,000 to 25,000 vehicles and he provided examples and said they are proven effective tools. Mr. Fialho noted that the City has installed flashing beacons in the area going south on Valley at the intersection of the new community park and this could be a possibility for this site, as well. Mr. Tassano agreed and said should staff find there is a large crossing or a feeling of discomfort at that location, additional signage, markings and beacons could be placed. He clarified that it was looked at being removed from the study because of the volume of traffic if there is no access to Bernal. Mr. Fialho said there were questions regarding improving pedestrian access to the Safeway from that round -about from the two crosswalks that straddle the round - about. They discussed this with South Bay Development who will be reviewing some additional modifications that he believes enhance the pedestrian aspects further, one of which includes constructing the landscaped buffer that faces the office complex. They are proposing to construct this as part of Phase 1 instead of Phase 11, which will allow the ability for crossing into the apartment complex, into the greenbelt with a sidewalk, safely crossing the interior intersection, and eventually getting to Safeway without conflicting with vehicle traffic. Staff will review this when Mr. Trobbe speaks with the Council. Scott Trobbe, Pleasanton Gateway, LLC, thanked Mr. Dolan and all staff members who have helped put the project together and provide the data seen. They are proud of the work done over the past 4 years which provides for a very thorough analysis of the project. He said he has always been embarrassed they have not been able to execute on this project for the past 10 years, which he said might have been a good thing. What has happened is the site has matured around this, and now has a much larger build out and housing stock. He sees a sports and health feature of the property, and they have constantly believed there was a need to change the chemistry of the project and introduce an amenity to the area which is important to tenants City Council Minutes Page 6 of 13 October 19, 2010