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2. August 21, 2017 —A neighborhood meeting that included walking the site, gathering comments, including concerns and opportunities, which were then addressed in the November 9, 2017 Parks and Recreation Commission agenda report (included as an attachment to Attachment 3). 3. November 9, 2017 —A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission that included the presentation of a conceptual master plan which incorporated information gathered from previous commission meetings, the neighborhood meeting, and research from similar projects throughout the Bay Area. 4. April 12, 2018 —A meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission to review the Draft Master Plan that resulted in Commission comments and a recommendation that the City Council adopt the Draft Master Plan. The outcome of these meetings is the Draft Master Plan that includes the following six distinct recreational and educational agriculturally based amenities: . Expansion of the City's Garden Patch program with an estimated 30 new raised redwood garden plots for use for "home" gardening activities. (Note, staff is recommending an amendment to increase the number of garden plots to up to 50 plots.) This activity is located on a 0.64-acre location near the Learning Center and vehicle parking for the convenience of Garden Patch users. • A Demonstration Garden operated by the Alameda County Master Gardeners. The all-volunteer operated gardens would be located on 1.32 acres and will provide educational and recreational activities for residents. Anticipated activities include workshops, classes, weekly talks, newsletter and other related activities. The Master Gardeners will also host an annual plant sale which is well received in other Master Gardener communities. . Row crops vegetable farming area located on 1.23 acres to be operated by a not yet identified nonprofit public purpose organization(s) focused on farming as an educational and recreational activity. A portion of this property could also be used for less common crops unique to the Tri-Valley such as hops, alfalfa, oats, etc. Staff anticipates vegetable sales to the public, tours, classes on home vegetable gardening, student field trips, etc., to gain a better understanding of home-based farming techniques. • A Learning Center estimated at 5,290 square feet operated by the City to include seating capacity of up to 70 participants, storage, public restrooms and adjacent picnic areas. The Learning Center will serve as the hub for educational activities sponsored by the City, Master Gardeners, the row crop operator, and others by housing classes and events for the overall benefit of the community. . 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, nut and/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 acres) with 12 of these spaces located on Sub-Area 16 reserved for use by the operator of the Orchard and Vineyard. Page 3 of 8