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City Council Annual Work Plan 2011/2012 ATTACHMENT QUALITY OF LIFE Cont'd Parks, Open Space and Public Lands Pleasanton Ridgelands Access--Acquisition of This project ensures that various open space opportunities are assessed and Additional Open Space Land _ recommendations provided to Council regarding acquisition and cost. Alamo Canal Trail Extension With project partners, design and possibly construct the trail gap closure under 1-580 to eliminate the trail gap on the Alamo/Iron horse trails. (Dependent u.on financial and staffing resources from project partners). Parks,Open Space and Public Lands(Continued Tri-Valley Conservancy Partnerships Explore working with the Tri-Valley Conservancy or similar entities to use transfer of development rights and conservation easements to preserve open space. Iron Horse Trail(permanent alignment) Construction of Iron Horse Trail,from Santa Rita Road to BART Station— EBRPD has secured grant funding for construction phase. This project will _ re.uire coordination Cit staff. Valley Avenue Pedestrian Pathway This project involves relocating the existing pedestrian pathway from the south side of the existing drainage channel to the north side along Valley Avenue between Sunol Boulevard and the Alameda County Transportation Corridor.An eight foot wide asphalt trail will be placed along Valley Avenue with modifications to the existing landscape.The project includes removal of the existing path and installation of fencing along portions of the new trail. Bernal Property Observation Deck& Detention Pond The Bernal Bridge Mitigation Pond was constructed in 2008. This project will develop an approximately 16'x16' observation deck for use by the general public to view the flora and fauna on and around the mitigation pond. The deck will include amenities such as benches, an overhead shade structure, trash receptacles and signage. The project includes construction of a modest"spur" trail, to connect the observation deck to the existing Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail. Staples Ranch Neighborhood Park Construction of a 5 acre neighborhood park located along Stoneridge that includes; vehicular parking, restroom, pedestrian circulation, pedestrian plaza, picnic tables, shade structure,two lighted tennis courts, and a stormwater detention area. The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the Staples _ Ranch Neighborhood Master Plan design. QUALITY OF LIFE Cont'd Downtown all Pursue Historic Preservation Guidelines Complete process to implement revised historic preservation guidelines for Downtown. Downtown Specific Plan Implementation and Conduct various community workshops to outreach with the community about Outreach established specific plan guidelines and objectives, collect input and determine whether changes are necessary through an amended Specific Plan process. _ Consider additional economic strategies for the downtown. Downtown(Continued) _ Lions Wayside and Delucci Park Redevelopment Design two parks consistent with the Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown Trails Plan. The renovation will compliment the new Firehouse Arts Center. Encourage Downtown Mixed Use In the Downtown, encourage mixed-use development which incorporates higher density and affordable residential units consistent with the Downtown _ S•ecifc Plan, and the historic character of the City. Downtown Public Art Plan Continue to Implement the Downtown Public Art Plan. Downtown Hospitality Zone Work closely with the Pleasanton Downtown Association, Pleasanton Police Department and others key stakeholders to evaluate the creation of a planned Hos.italit District for the Downtown area. Recruiting and Retaining Retail Downtown Work closely with the City of Pleasanton's Economic Development 'Department, Economic Vitality Committee and other key stakeholders to _ develop and encourage more retail Downtown. Public Parking Work to increase public parking by working with others toward assessment districts and future City of Pleasanton improvements.