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Commissioner Hott le felt the Commission needed to have further discussions about this being a temporary parking area. He felt this will become a good amenity for the City of Pleasanton and parking will be full and stated that he could not approve the MOU as being presented. He discussed the proposed Foothill Road pedestrian crossing and whether HOA's in the area would be willing to help pay for having the connection to the trail. Mr. Dolan discussed access from Foothill to Old Foothill Roads and the location of a crosswalk because of fast traffic in the area. Chairperson Wahl asked: 1) about the size of concrete paving in the toilet area and better toilet designs, 2) heavy weekend traffic in the area, 3) and consideration for placing toilets and additional parking on the Austin property. Mr. Dolan advised that relocating toilets would require rerouting of a portion of the trail and gravel parking on the Austin property could be provided as an interim solution. Chairperson Wahl discussed with Mr. Dolan the 5-year time frame for completing the Garms staging and EBRPD's budget requirements to do this. Commissioner Streng was advised by Mr. Dolan that there are 24 parking spaces at the Augustin-Bernal area. Chairperson Wahl opened the meeting for public comment at 8:25 p.m. Larry Messa — discussed: 1) concerns with access to the area, 2) felt that a traffic light would need to be installed on Foothill Road not a pedestrian crosswalk, 3) was opposed to parking in the triangle area on the plan, 4) felt the restroom design was too rustic for the area, 5) suggested moving the toilet building closer to the Alviso Adobe, and 6) commented on seasonal water in the creek area that might require making some modifications. Kurt Kummer — discussed his involvement with Friends of the Alviso Adobe, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee. He noted that when creating the Alviso Adobe Community Park the intent was not to provide parking for EBRPD. Mr. Kummer provided information about discussions he had had with the City of Pleasanton's former Landscape Architect, Mike Fulford, He felt the City should be a good neighbor to the people living in the area and asked Commissioners to vote 'No' on this MOU, or delay the matter until further considered. Mr. Kummer noted that there was never any intent to turn Old Foothill Road into a parking lot. Dolores Bengtson — thanked the staff and Commission and indicated she was an advocate for the Adobe. Her comments included the following: 1) the MOU is not good at this time and impacts and actions have not been considered or reviewed, 2) EBRPD has had possession of the Garms property for over 20 years, and only since City staff has demanded its completion have they taken any steps, 3) information about the Alviso Adobe Community Park Strategic Plan and its Guiding Principles, 4) the Master and Strategic Plans for the Adobe speak to desire for the site to reflect a rural setting, 5) proposed multi-use of the trail and the hours of operation, 6) the need for a safe pedestrian crossing on Foothill Road, 7) impacts of the MOU Parks and Recreation Commission April 14, 2016 Page 5