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BACKGROUND Pleasanton is unique among municipalities in having the Alviso Adobe Community Park, which houses an original adobe that was built in 1854 and registered as a California historical landmark. The Park serves both as a historical and an environmental resource, offering interpretive and interactive programs. As evidenced by the popularity of the diverse events at the Park, this distinctive facility is clearly appreciated by the general public, members of the educational system, and all those who participate in the programs. Recently, the question has been raised as to whether the facility is maximizing its full potential in terms of utilization. The City Council included in its 2014 Work Plan a study to evaluate the possibility of enhancing activities through modest capital improvements and/or augmented operational resources. At its meeting on July 15, 2014, the City Council approved the formation of a nine (9)- member Task Force to develop a vision statement that sets the focus for the future of the Park and a mission statement that defines the future purpose of the facility. As part of this process, short- and long-term plans will be developed for the Park. In addition, Council directed staff to explore integration into the planning process the recently acquired Castleridge property by the East Bay Regional Park District (District) and 22 acres of open space dedicated to the City as part of the Austin Property proceedings. Any agreements reached between the City and the District will need to address concerns such as interim staging and circulation improvements at the Alviso Adobe Community Park, funding, neighborhood impacts, trail access, public safety, as well as short- and long-term commitments to fund, design and construct the Garms Staging Area in northwest Pleasanton, within a reasonable and predictable timeframe. Furthermore, once agreement is reached between the two agencies, the plans would be memorialized and publically vetted through the Bike, Pedestrian and Trails Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council, as well as the District's process. A well-planned interim access incorporating Castleridge and the Austin open space is beneficial to many parties, including the Pleasanton community. Given the strong record of collaboration between the City and the District, this opportunity for partnership to determine whether feasible options exist is worth exploring. DISCUSSION The planning process is intended to provide guidance and direction for the future of the Alviso Adobe Community Park and its programming. A clear vision and mission for the Park will help determine whether the Park is currently being fully utilized and if not, identify resource requirements and availability of these resources to increase utilization. The Task Force allows for broad community participation, dialogue and input and will be comprised of the following members: ❖ (1) Parks and Recreation Commissioner: Deborah Wahl • (1) Civic Arts Commissioner: Sandra Jellison ❖ (1) Youth Commissioner: Avni Patel ❖ (1) Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee Member: Richard Duffy 9 (1) Pleasanton Unified School District Representative: Jacob Berg ❖ (1) Museum on Main Representative: Jim DeMersman Page 2 of 4