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Councilmember Narum referred to page 5 (Goals) of the Draft Master Plan and noted there is no reference to the goal of creating a gateway into the downtown on Neal Street. She said this is particularly important to her and would like to see it added to the document. She said she was especially excited by the idea of removable bollards for special events and hoped to see it expanded to other points throughout the downtown. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Cook-Kallio to approve the Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks Master Plan, with additional comments under Goals as noted. Councilmember Brown said the plan creates a wonderful gateway to the city and supported Councilmember Narum's request to reinforce that within the document. She said she would like to see staff work with the Lions Club, after whom the park is named, to become involved in fundraising for the project. A friendly amendment was offered and accepted. Mayor Thorne offered his support for the amendment, noting that the local sports groups are being asked to participate in Bernal Phase II and the Rotary Club in Rotary Park. Vice-Mayor Pentin said he has looked forward to this plan for quite a long time and is pleased with how well it honors how each of these parks are used. He said he supported elimination of the children's play area as that isn't really how this park is used. He noted that the schematics indicate an overhead sign at Lions Wayside and said he hoped to see Delucchi Park identified as its own park as well. Mr. Fialho confirmed and explained that the signs would be mirror images of another, excepting the name. Mayor Thorne expressed his support, though thought it a bit optimistic that staff would be able get the appropriate permits by the end of 2015 given all the federal agencies involved. Mr. Fialho reemphasized that staff is working very hard to accomplish the undergrounding. Nonetheless, there is a possibility that various federal agencies will not allow it. If staff exhausts all of its options and is unsuccessful, they will return with an alternate plan for the Council's consideration. Councilmember Brown asked if and where the existing monument signs would be relocated. Mr. Fialho said that would be determined as part of the design stage. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Cook-Kallio to approve the Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks Master Plan, with additional comments under Goals as noted and direction that staff engage the Lions Club in a fundraising effort to support construction of Lions Wayside Park. Motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Brown, Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thome NOES: None ABSENT: None 11. Review and consider appointments to the Alviso Adobe Task Force Ms. Yuan-Miu presented the staff report, stating that in July 2014 the City Council approved formation of a 9-member Alviso Adobe Task Force for the purpose of engaging in the planning process for the Alviso Adobe Community Park. Elements of the planning process are to develop a vision to guide the future of the community park as well as a mission that clearly states the purpose of the facility. The Task Force will also be engaged in development of a strategic plan outlining the short and long-term goals for the park and determining whether use of the facility can be increased through modest expenditures. The Council also asked that the Task Force consider integration of 22 acres of open City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 October 7,2014