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3. Public comment from the Audience regarding items not listed on the agenda There were none. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Review of Schematic Design for the Development of Main Street Green Park Mr. Fulford reviewed with the Commission a request the City of Pleasanton had received from the three Rotary Clubs present in Pleasanton for renaming Main Street Green as "Rotary Park and that with the redesign/renovation of this park that permission be allowed for them to include a clock as a centerpiece. The Commission was advised that to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of Rotary in Pleasanton, the City plans to develop Main Street Green Park and possibly rename it "Rotary Park". A detailed schematic Plan has been created by the City's Landscape Architectural consultant, Keller Mitchell and Company, for the renovation of the park that follows the Master Plan adopted in 2002 in the Downtown Parks and Trails System Master Plan. Support in the development of the Plan was provided by the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton. Mr. Fulford introduced the Commission to Jackie Keller, who reviewed with them the Schematic Design Plans for the Main Street Green Park. Ms. Keller advised that the Main Street and Vervais corner of the Park will be developed into a plaza with a clock being mounted in a raised seat wall with recognition plaques being embedded. Other aspects of the park plan include: 1) two bocce ball courts; 2) a modest parking lot; 3) drought tolerant plants; 4) gathering spaces; 5) game tables; 6) BBQ/picnic areas; and 7) a place for public art. Mr. Fulford advised that staff was seeking comments and input from the Commission on the design, and approval of the Schematic Plan so it can be forwarded to City Council Commissioner Streng discussed with Mr. Fulford the possibility of planting native California bent grass at this park since it would remain green and only require mowing twice a year to remove seed heads. Commissioner Wahl was advised by staff that the use of recycled was not being considered for this park, but that piping required for using recycled water could be included at the time of the renovation. Ms. Keller provided additional information on items included in the schematic plan, including the sizes of the bocce courts and the installation of a fence to minimize vandalism. She also advised that picnic tables would be a concrete material to help reduce maintenance. Mr. Fulford noted that comments and recommendations on the design plans for the park have been received from a Design Committee that included members of various City departments and members of Rotary. Parks and Recreation Commission June 12, 2014 Page 2