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A Sr t*#at a : :Zi Pleasanton Garden's vegetable garden made possible by the LAVGC—our volunteers prepare the soil for planting Thanks, for taking the time to read this email and learn about the Master Gardener Program and LAVGC. Sandy Yamaoda Member Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club From:Jerry Pentin [mailto:jerpentin @gmail.coml Sent:Thursday, March 09,2017 7:42 PM To:Sandy Yamaoda Subject: Re: Master Garden on Bernal Property Ms. Yamaoda, Thank you for your input about the possibility of an educational garden on the Bernal Property. I have long advocated for a farm to be established in the park and in fact was on the Park& Recreation Commission when we codified the master plan which includes a farm. However, many years later, the needs have changed for what was envisioned as a 4H type facility. It appears that need has been filled or is being filled on the Alameda County Fairgrounds property. So, in my role as a councilmember, I have advocated that we still built a farm, at least build a barn, plant orchards, etc. I think having something like this helps to preserve the history of our community as a farming region and provides opportunities for a couple of harvests per year based on whatever crops are grown. As for the involvement of the Master Gardeners, I think that's a bit premature right now as the big challenge is to maintain the planning for a farm, of some sort. But I would welcome the Master Gardeners input and support as this comes through the pipeline. And we do have a community garden in Pleasanton. I was on the Park& Recreation Commission when we opened Val Vista Park and there's a wonderful community garden there that is open to our residents. I'm not sure the Master Gardeners are involved at this site or if it even fits their needs but thought I'd mention it. But I do believe we're on the same page, lets build a farm on on the Bernal Property and when we do, let's work together to facilitate its use. Regards, Jerry Jerry Pentin Vice Mayor-2017 2