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Staff provided the following answers to Commissioner Bowers questions: 1) a pedestrian crossing would likely include a flashing light with button, but Engineering would make final determination, 2) information about the type of toilet being considered and the inclusion of running water for the area, 3) no answer, 4) the City of Pleasanton will have the ability to take action if EBRPD does not complete the Garms Staging area based on wording within the MOU, 5) funding for the project will require confirmation from the EBRPD Board, 6) The City would pay for additional parking, and 7) the Ordinance 38 refers to hours of operation for the trail. Commissioner Fields discussed with Mr. Kirkpatrick the proposal to turn Old Foothill Road into one-way south and how the ditch on one side of the road would be accommodated. He advised that by doing this would allow for providing parking and the ditch would not be problematic. Commissioner Fields stated that she understood that this was to be a temporary staging area until the Garms Staging area was completed. She also questioned whether parking in the area would affect Parks and Recreation events at the Adobe. Mr. Dolan felt the trail would likely become less used once the Garms Staging area was completed. He also felt the additional parking would be a plus for events held at the Alviso Adobe. Commissioner Fields further discussed the height of wild grasses in this area and felt something would need to be done to help ease traffic out onto Foothill Road. Commissioner Streng indicated he had raised most of his questions at the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee meeting, but questioned whether EBRPD had provided any information regarding anticipated usage of this trail. Mr. Dolan advised that EBRPD anticipates this will become a popular trail, but has not provided a formula for its use. Commissioner Streng felt the trail would cut back usage of the Augustin-Bernal Staging Area. Commissioner Lambert was informed by Mr. Kirkpatrick that it has been determined that a fire truck or van would not have a problem accessing the area. Commissioner Hott le felt that during original discussions the intent for this area was to put parking on the Austin property and questioned whether input from those discussions had been considered. He did not like that the proposal would mean people living in the area would be required to drive through a parking area when leaving. Mr. Dolan commented on original dialog discussions regarding the Austin property that would require additional environmental and grading and not provide as many parking space. Commissioner Hottle asked about the possibility of providing parking on the south portion of the Austin property, He felt that this will become a permanent trail location for EBRPD and thought that parking should be put in the right location. Mr. Dolan agreed that this is a trail location that the community wants and providing parking will stop people from parking on Foothill Road. Parks and Recreation Commission April 14, 2016 Page 4