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Page 7 of farm animals and the assumption of ongoing costs related to the property's barn including utilities and water.) • Multiple Entity Model: The City retains control of a portion of the property but leases other portions to a separate entity. (This model is used currently at the Hagemann farm property owned by the City of Livermore,which has entered into a license agreement with Del Arroyo 4-H Club to operate an equine therapy program for the benefit of disabled adults and children, of which the majority are required to be low income.) We did not identify a model that included the entire community farm being leased to a non- public entity. However, we have not identified reasons why this would not be feasible should there be an appropriate non-profit,or other entity,willing to assume this role. Ultimately,each model has its advantages and challenges and most often the operating model is developed as a result of the property's history and/or deeded limitations in place as part of property acquisition.As an example,the Emma Prusch Farm Regional Park was deeded to the City of San Jose with specific restrictions that guide property usage. In addition, the Deer Hollow Farm is part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District(but operated by the City of Mountain View) and has specific restrictions regarding property use. Since the City of Pleasanton does not have these deed restrictions it is free to establish relationships for park usage,maintenance, and operations in a manner that best meets the purpose of the park and the needs of the City.As a result, additional focus is needed to more fully identify an operating and usage model that meets City and community expectations. Involvement with the Abbie 4-H Club The Abbie 4-H Club has been the primary supporter and sponsor of the Bernal Property community farm effort and based on our discussions and meetings with City staff, it has significant expertise with the issue. However, it is important to note that the Abbie 4-H Club, like all 4-H Clubs in California, are part of the University of California System,Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources administered through UC Davis. As such,the cooperation with Abbie 4-H involves early and significant communication with UC California regarding any potential legal operating, funding,or property lease arrangement. Further,the local 4-H groups in Alameda County are coordinated through the Alameda County 4-H program and its involvement is also required.We have communicated with Alameda County 4-H staff and it is aware of the potential for this project. Because of these relationships, any agreements with the Abbie 4-H Club would be with the Regents of the University of California on behalf of the Abbie 4-H Club. While the Abbie 4-H Club has been instrumental in guiding the project to date,its continued involvement, though beneficial, is not required because with the exception of providing the previously mentioned grant for preparation of the Abbie 4-H Draft Master Plan,neither the City or Abbie 4-H Club are bound by any existing or previous written or verbal agreements. Further,no fees or revenues are outstanding that bind the City to continuing project planning