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Commissioner Kinzer indicated that he was leaning on not forcing the inclusion of a dog park in the Oak Woodland area. He was not sure that this was to be the best area and wondered how City Council would respond and may require a re-evaluation. Mr. Bocian thought it would be a short process for Council to consider Area 13 as an area suitable for a dog park. Commissioner Kinzer questioned what approval would be required to look at other Bernal property sites for a dog park. Mr. Bocian advised that the City Manager would need to make a decision on this and that it would be complicated because of Measure P actions. Commissioner Kinzer felt Measure P action could affect the possibility of including a dog park in other Bernal property areas. Commissioner Hottle indicated he could not support requiring the inclusion of a dog park in the Oak Woodland Schematic Plan, but would like to see a dog park considered for Area 13 and supported revising adding dog parks to other parks. Commissioner Balch indicated he was torn in how to support this Schematic Plan and felt it could be designed to include a dog park. He discussed the amenity desires of people in the community, and the possibility of including a dog park in Area 13. Commissioner Lambert discussed with Mr. Fulford placement of the dog park in Muirwood Park. Mr. Fulford discussed neighborhood issues that had stopped placement of a dog park in Nielsen Park, and the prospect of a dog park by East Bay Regional Park District at Shadow Cliffs. Commissioner Lambert was concerned with staff's comments that placement of a dog park anywhere on the 318-acre Bernal Community Park may not be possible. Chairperson Streng re-opened the meeting for public comment at 8:15 p.m. Roy Ficken, City of Pleasanton Sr. Animal Service Representative — commented on the need for dog parks in the City of Pleasanton. He noted that citizens would like a 3-acre dog park which could be divided for both large and small dogs, and should also include natural grass, and accessibility to water. Mr. Ficken felt it was common-sense to have dog parks in various areas of the City and the City should be pro-active towards animals. Having dog parks would also be beneficial for the City of Pleasanton. Chairperson Streng closed the meeting for public comment at 8:19 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Kinzer, seconded by Commissioner Hottle, to approve the Bernal Property Oak Woodland Schematic Plan with the following modifications: 1. Inclusion of an additional access trail entry point on Valley Avenue to create an "extension" of the Marilyn Kane Trail; and 2. Directing the project designer to include interpretative signage denoting the historic use of the property as an agricultural site. 3. Additionally, a future study for a possible dog park somewhere on the Bernal Property to be conducted. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes December 12, 2013 Page 5