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- Mr. Fulford noted that PG&E had offered to give them good recycled pole to be used as a vehicle barrier. He added that they would absolutely discourage four-wheelers from the facility. A discussion of the track grading ensued. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Fulford replied that $75,000 had been budgeted for the BMX facility. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Fulford confirmed that the BMX users actually built the mounds themselves, and that they brought their own shovels and tools for that purpose. Mr. Wolfe noted that the users were experienced in keeping the facility self-contained, including using hoses to control the dust. He noted that the reason they were so active in the creation of the facility was because Parks Maintenance constantly knocks BMX mounds down allover town. He was anxious to begin operations at the facility so that Parks Maintenance would not have to continue flattening the mounds. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Fulford noted that a network of Pleasanton youth were recruited to design the BMX park, in the same marmer that the skate park was designed. He noted that the kids were focused, skilled, and creative. r-. Mr. Fulford advised that they were self-insured, and that ABAG understood this use to a certain level. He noted that City staff will have the final say as to how radical the jumps and bumps may be. They did not want to damage their relationship with the consortium, and may ask the kids to lower some of the jumps. He noted that, as with the skateboard track, they had approached the insurance consortium with recommended minimums and maximums, and then received their feedback. Commissioner Arkin believed this was a good idea, and supported the proposal. Chairperson Maas invited the EBRPD representative to discuss the water park. Tom Nicholson, Assistant General Manager, EBRPD, noted that they were the landowner of this site. They worked with the City's liaison committee to accommodate the expansion of the waterslide, and the development ofBMX facility. He noted that EBRPD was California Special District that plarmed and regulated their own property. They had a planning process established by their Master Plan for all the park units. A land use plan was adopted for Shadow Cliffs in 1989, and when new proposals came forward, such as this recommendation, the land use plan must be amended. He described the history of the land acquisition and the Master Plan, which included an already approved waterslide plan. He noted that the expansion of the waterslide required additional parking for peak periods. He noted that the De Silva property provided them with that opportunity, as well as to accommodate the BMX site. .- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 11,2002 Page 10