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is the best trail for immediate access considering where it ends up and what it connects to. Councilmember Pentin reported he was surprised there are no trails at the Oak Woodland part of Bernal Community Parks and staff noted there are trails in that location. Councilmember Pentin looked forward to the TMP and stressed improved connections locally and regionally. Councilmember Brown reported the Colored Bay Trail is plagued with squirrel holes and rocks and is rough and narrow. It is approved for horses, however, she indicated she has never seen any on the trail. She asked why this trail has been omitted from receiving quality maintenance. City Manager Fialho stated it is an open-space area, is a constant work-in-progress and staff performs regular maintenance on it. She asked whether there is a plan to continue allowing horses there. Councilmember Pentin stated he has seen horses on that trail. Councilmember Brown mentioned higher rider hiking trails and suggested it could be a way to make connections safer for bikers and hikers. She asked staff to consider widening the trail so there is room for everyone. Councilmember Pentin noted there are new trails at the East Bay Regional Park part of the Pleasanton Ridge and now there are multiple mountain-bike trails used by hikers and bikers. He stated the majority of conflicts occur at Golden Eagle Trail and the Castle Ridge Trail. He noted the importance of recognizing mountain biking as a legitimate use and the City needs to figure out how all uses will be accommodated. City Consultant Mr. Anderson reported the design of trails has many complex aspects including the relationship between mountain bike speed and control. Wide fire roads encourage fast speed while narrow and technical trails help to reduce conflict. Reducing conflicts will require management and mitigation by responsible mountain bicyclists. Design of trails that accommodate mountain bike speeds are more pleasant for everyone. All mitigation efforts require working with users. Councilmember Brown inquired regarding the use of bollards to reduce speed and Mr. Anderson spoke against using artificial barriers as the City would be liable if someone hit them, noting that natural barriers are a better option. Landscape Architect Gruber added staff is looking at different options for designing trails which will be included in the updated TMP. Councilmember Brown addressed the importance of safe trails. In response to Councilmember Pentin's question, Landscape Architect Gruber reported there were 350 respondents to the survey and there were 22 who expressed concerns regarding conflicts with bicycles. Councilmember Pentin opined it is taken out of context and it is not that great of a number. He suggested the need to consider who is having the conflict. He added there is work being done which is not reflected in the survey. Councilmember Narum indicated she would like to see trail connections to local schools, especially Middle and High Schools and more weighting of safe trails for those connections. She believed there is opportunity around Hart Middle School and Foothill. She spoke on the draft plan and commented on the summary of the background documents for trails noting the City has already accomplished much on this subject. Councilmember Olson agreed much has been accomplished and felt this plan really speaks to the quality of the Pleasanton community. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 May 15,2018