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Jack Balch former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission also thanked Chairperson Kinzer for his work on the Commission and said he will be especially missed on the Sports Council. He indicated Chairperson Kinzer will be greatly missed and wished him well for all his future plans. Herb Ritter former member of the Parks and Recreation Commission stated he had enjoyed working with Chairperson Kinzer on the Commission and has learned much from him. He wished him well in all future endeavors and stated he would be greatly missed by many in Pleasanton. 3. Public comment from the Audience regarding items not listed on the agenda There were none. MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Consideration to Approve the Final Conceptual Plan for the New Off-Leash Dog Park Proposed for the Bernal Property Adiacent to the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail Staging Area Mr. Bocian reviewed with the Commission a PowerPoint presentation for the Off-Leash Dog Park Final Conceptual Plan, noting that in June 2014 City Council had selected the subject site as being a preferred site for an off-leash dog park and had authorized an agreement with Tanaka Design Group to design the project. In October 2014 the Commission reviewed a draft conceptual plan and provided additional comments that the Tanaka Design Group considered when putting together the final conceptual plan. The Commission was also advised that. on November 12, 2014 staff conducted a neighborhood meeting at which neighbor concerns were discussed. Neighbor concerns included the dog park being an unwelcome amenity that would devalue the overall quality of the neighborhood, increased traffic resulting from park usage, and noise issues from barking dogs and increased park activity. Mr. Tanaka discussed with.Commissioners aspects of the final conceptual plan that included: • Increasing the size of the small dog area. • Moving the park away from the creek and neighbors and adding additional plantings. • Using engineered wood fiber. • Renaming the large dog are to "All Dog Area". • Removing of tables except for one at each side of the shade structure. • Resolving the entryway to both dog areas. • Adding circular benches around trees to encourage people to sit in specific areas. • Placement of dog waste containers • Adding of amenities such as water drinking-licks for dogs, benches, bulletin board, etc. • Splitting of the structure area with a fence between the two dog areas. • Enclosing the dog park with 4' high black vinyl chain-link fencing. Parks and Recreation Commission December 11, 2014 Page 2