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Rotary Clubs and the April 1, 2015 is a very important date for its completion, since international visitors will be in Pleasanton on May 8, 2015. Gary Harrington, 444 Cabonia Court— commented on the fact that the location of this park is a prominent entrance to the downtown area of the City of Pleasanton and the renovation and its amenities would be a great benefit for the city. Chairperson Kinzer closed the meeting for public comment at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Wahl was concerned about having to move a Canary tree and was opposed it being removed from the park. She also felt that the proposed 4-foot fence around the bocce courts was too low. Commissioner Streng recommended the Commission approve the Schematic Design as presented with the Commission's comments on modifications being taken into account. Commissioner Lambert liked the idea of including gaming boards on top of the picnic tables, and felt the City should also consider installing a life-size chess board in a park. Commissioner Hott le liked the design and indicated he had not been anticipating that it would include bocce courts. He questioned whether the recycling trash receptacles would also be included. Further discussions included the location of Bob's Bench and no storage facility for bocce equipment. Ms. Keller advised that bocce players would need to bring their own equipment, and no storage facility was being included in the design. Mr. Fulford discussed light of the courts and that the Pleasanton Downtown Association had wanted the courts to be lit at night. Commissioners agreed that in consideration of the neighbor, the courts should not be lit at night. Chairperson Kinzer thanked Ms. Keller spending time with him to look at this park and her proposed design. He indicated that have visiting the site he understood why some trees were being considered for removal. Mr. Fulford advised that trees at this park are being evaluated arborist James Clark. He also noted that the Palm Tree has damage to the trunk and a number of people who have seen the design think it should be removed and does not fit with the character of Pleasanton. Chairperson Kinzer and Commissioner Hottle commented on the trail-head needed to be spruced up. Mr. Fulford advised it would very different with improvement being made to the park. Chairperson Kinzer liked the idea of art being commissioned for this park. Ms. Keller suggested signage could be included for native plants that would tie-in with the trail. Parks and Recreation Commission June 12, 2014 Page 4