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THE CITY OF O " CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT L PLEASANTON. July 15, 2014 City Manager TITLE: APPROVE THE FORMATION OF A NINE MEMBER ALVISO ADOBE TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A SHORT- AND LONG-TERM PLAN FOR THE ALVISO ADOBE COMMUNITY PARK AND DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE INTEGRATION OF THE CASTLERIDGE AND AUSTIN PROPERTIES INTO THE PLANNING PROCESS SUMMARY One of the goals included in the 2013-2014 City Council Annual Work plan is to develop a plan to address the short- and long-term needs of the Alviso Adobe Community Park. The plan may reaffirm or modify the City's existing approach to programming the facility, as well as address whether the need exists for modest capital improvements or enhanced operational resources within the existing financial constraints of the City. To commence this process, staff recommends establishment of a nine member Alviso Adobe Task Force to provide adequate public participation and guidance during the study. This report outlines the recommended purpose and composition of the Task Force, as well as alternatives for how to approach integration of adjacent, publically- owned properties (e.g. Austin and Castleridge) into the planning process. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the formation of a nine member Alviso Adobe Task Force comprised from representatives from the Parks and Recreations, Civic Arts and Youth Commissions, interest groups, including the Pleasanton Unified School District, Museum on Main, Friends of Alviso Adobe, and East Bay Regional Park, and two at-large members as detailed later in this report. 2. Provide direction on the desired approach for addressing the short- and long-term integration of the Austin and Castleridge properties into the planning process, including whether to partner with EBRPD to allow interim access to Castleridge Open Space. FINANCIAL STATEMENT There is no financial impact as a result of Task Force formation. However, staff intends to utilize professional services to lead the facilitation and planning process. Staff will provide a professional services agreement and related costs to the City Council at a subsequent meeting.