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• Adding several dog play structures. • Planting of native trees and shrubs. Commissioner Wahl discussed the use of engineered wood fiber in other dog parks and felt it was important for it to be used in this park, even though it was more costly. She also discussed the removal of a second shade structure that the Commission had recommended and the time it would take for circular benches to receive shade from the trees around which they are being placed. Mr. Tanaka felt it could be 4-5 years before shading would be provided. Commissioner Wahl indicated she favored having dog waste receptacles in the park, and suggested they be considered for all City of Pleasanton parks. Commissioner Streng discussed with Mr. Bocian noise complaints that have been received from neighbors of the Muirwood Dog Park. Mr. Bocian advised that none had been received and on checking with other communities staff had been advised there were no issues. Commissioner Streng received confirmation from Mr. Tanaka that the overall size of the dog park was the same as had been reviewed by the Commission in October 2014. Commissioner Hott le indicated he liked the conceptual plan and his initial concerns about having a dog park near the wild life area had been addressed with relocation of the park and the berm. He discussed with Mr. Tanaka the planting of native plants and how they would blend with other plants. Commissioner Lambert thanked Mr. Tanaka for addressing the concerns the Commission had raised in October. He noted that the Commission is open to meeting concerns of the community, but is confident the dog park will be a great addition to the City of Pleasanton. Chairperson Kinzer was happy to see that the Commission's concerns had been addressed, especially that of the park location. He asked Mr. Bocian to provide information on how this location was chosen. Chairperson Kinzer also discussed traffic mitigations and was advised by Mr. Bocian that the city's traffic personnel believe there will be minimal impact. He also provided information on planned traffic improvements being made in the area of the dog park. Chairperson Kinzer opened the meeting for public comment at 7:45 p.m. Gregor)/ Gollmick commented on: 1) complaints received from three separate neighborhoods regarding this dog park proposal and suggested a location be found where no complaints will be received; 2) suggested a location across from the County Fair on Bemal Avenue be considered as a good dog park location; 3) the parking area will fill and overflow as the park becomes better known; 4) didn't think adding additional trees would help with noise issues; and 5) adjusting traffic lights, etc. will not help with issues raised by neighbors. Cele Gutierrez commented on: 1) concerned about the proposal for only one dog-lick in the All Dog area, she felt it was insufficient and the area could become muddy; and 2) the 4' height of the fence was not enough to contain large dogs and needed to be higher to be a good barrier. Parks and Recreation Commission December 11, 2014 Page 3