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not fully compatible with the overall purpose of the Community Farm project. Further, once fully developed, it is envisioned that Sub-Area 7 will provide ample opportunity for children to roam throughout the site consistent with a park like environment and therefore, it has not been included.) • A Fruit/Nut Orchard and Vineyard area located on approximately 9.93 acres in Sub-Area 16 for private/nonprofit use to operate a working fruit or tree orchard and/or vineyard. The orchard would include an equipment storage facility, staging area and parking for orchard operators. . Integration of the existing Marilyn Kane Trail with both sub-areas for an enhanced trail experience. In addition to the above, the project includes parking for 82 vehicles (0.73 acre) with 12 of these spaces located on Sub-Area 16 reserved for use by the operator of the Orchard and Vineyard. Sub-Area 16 also includes an approximately 75-foot planted buffer between the orchard/vineyard area at the rear of the homes located at Laguna Creek Lane. Other outdoor activities on Sub-Area 7 includes a gathering space and picnic area. A detailed description and location of these areas are included in the Draft Master Plan. Community Farm Operations Previous agenda reports on this project outlined various operational models that the City may use to assure the Community Farm operates in a cost-effective manner that provides maximum community benefit and operating efficiency. Toward this end, the Draft Master Plan anticipates that there will be multiple operating scenarios all under the umbrella of the City's overall control and management and through various legal instruments to assure the project's success. A summary of the operational methods are as follows: Anticipated Community Farm Operating Arrangements Park Amenity Primary Responsible Party Operational Vehicle Community Patch Program City of Pleasanton Incorporated as part of City ongoing operations Demonstration Garden Alameda County Master Long term ground lease and Gardeners operations agreement Learning Center City of Pleasanton Standard City use agreement for daily rentals and short- term use Row Crops Not yet identified. Public non- Lease and use agreement profit anticipated Fruit Orchard/Vineyard Professional orchard operator Long term ground lease (for profit or non-profit) Buffer areas, Pathways, City of Pleasanton Incorporated in City ongoing Picnic areas, Parking, park maintenance operations Driveways, utilities, etc. As noted in the Draft Master Plan, the City's approach is to remain flexible in its efforts to secure operators and identify maintenance systems that will best meet Community Farm goals, objectives and desired benefit to the community. Therefore, the City anticipates a phased Page 3