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d. Matters for Commission's Information East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force Commissioner Pearce stated that the East Pleasanton Specific Plan Task Force had a good meeting which was well- attended. She indicated that the Task Force heard from a consultant who took the elements regarding East Pleasanton and provided three working models of what East Pleasanton could look like. She noted that the Task Force provided input and picked it apart, and there were unlimited iterations. Commissioner Narum stated that there was a clear direction on the street layout. Commissioner Pearce indicated that the Task Force will be getting two new at -large members and asked Mr. Dolan when that would occur. Mr. Dolan replied that the new members would be appointed at the next City Council meeting on February 19, 2013. Historic Preservation Task Force Commissioner Pearce informed the Commission that the Historic Preservation Task Force held a public workshop two weeks ago, and it was well- attended with about 75 people present, which is a good sign. She indicated that Mr. Dolan presented staff's report and surveys were distributed. She added that a significant number of surveys were turned in, and staff will compile the responses for the Task Force's review. Bicycle Pedestrian, and Trails Committee Commissioner Olson stated that at the last meeting, he was appointed the Planning Commissioner Liaison / Vice Chair for the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee, which held its first meeting for the year on the last Monday in January. He noted that that week was also his final week of employment and that he totally forgot about the meeting because there was so much going on in his office. He indicated that he apologized to the members of the Committee and assured them that he will be at the next meeting, now that he is retired. Conferences for Planning Commissioners Mr. Dolan stated that staff had sent out information on two training opportunities for Planning Commissioners, and he had heard comments that the Commissioners wished they had heard about them earlier. He informed the Commission that, in staff's defense, Planning's budget was reduced when the economy was down, and the Commission's training budget was non - existent. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 13, 2013 Page 19 of 20