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" " s <br /> -r- <br /> James ML <br /> James arloe Provided SUPPLE to the ENTAL Clty Council ATERIA <br /> 5649 San Carlos Way <br /> Pleasanton,CA 94566 After Distribution of Packet <br /> Ph:925-426-9357-Cell:925-336-7745 <br /> Date . 3-/y-/7 <br /> March 13, 2017 <br /> City Council,City of Pleasanton <br /> 200 Old Bernal Avenue <br /> Pleasanton,CA 94566 <br /> c/o: citycouncil @cityof pleasantonca.gov;eholmgren @cityofpleasantonca.gov <br /> RE: 2017-2018 WORK PLAN PRIORITIES—ROTARY PARK PHASE II <br /> Dear Mayor Thorne and City Council Members: <br /> I am writing to urge you to support Rotary Park Phase II as a high priority on the City's 2017-2018 Work Plan <br /> Priorities List. <br /> Phase I was a great addition to the northern Main Street gateway to Downtown Pleasanton when Rotary <br /> Park was dedicated on April 30,2015. Pleasanton's three Rotary Clubs—Rotary Club of Pleasanton, <br /> Pleasanton North Rotary and Tri-Valley Evening Rotary-were honored to have the park renamed as Rotary <br /> Park in recognition of our 50 years of service to the city. I'm sure my fellow Rotary members would agree it <br /> was an honor and pleasure to donate the traditional street clock that has become the park's centerpiece at <br /> Main Street and Vervais Avenue. <br /> Unfortunately,the City's commitment to a two-phase renovation of the 0.75 acre property has yet to be <br /> fulfilled.The first phase,as laid out in the western most portion of the schematic park design by Keller <br /> Mitchell and Company was completed in time for Rotary Park's dedication. It included plaza lights, a semi- <br /> circular shade trellis, and game tables and chairs adjacent to the plaza and street clock. <br /> These are excellent improvements, but they fell short of the vision of the original plan. Phase I I extends <br /> improvements to cover the entire 0.75 acre property and includes additional drought-proof landscaping,a <br /> garden demonstration project, lighting, improved entry to the Centennial tail, a BBQ pit, picnic tables, bocce <br /> ball courts,space for public art and on-site parking. <br /> I strongly urge you to now to make phase II a high priority when you meet on March 14 to set the City <br /> Council Priorities for 2017-2018. The improvement will complete the much need gateway to the north end <br /> of the Downtown Business District and fulfill Rotary Park's potential as a quiet spot for family-oriented <br /> recreation and relaxation at the heart of our wonderful city. <br /> Sincerely yours, <br /> A <br /> Brice C/c//' " <br /> Secretary, Pleasanton North Rotary <br /> Chief Consultant,Tri-Valley Public Relations <br />