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Councilmember Pentin inquired whether there is SB1 funding available, to which staff responded affirmatively. If the State Parks Bond passes, there will be additional funds for recreation trails and the Bay Toll Increase Measure will also result in opportunities for funding. Councilmember Narum referenced a bridge at Arroyo Mocho and stated it is missing on the map. Landscape Architect Gruber stated they missed that connection in the map but will correct it prior to presenting this item again. Councilmember Narum inquired regarding the number of people participating in hikes and public meetings. Landscape Architect Gruber reported approximately a dozen people showed for the first public outreach meeting and approximately forty attended the second meeting. Typically, there were a dozen people participating in the hikes. In reply to Councilmember Brown's question, Landscape Architect Gruber reported residents provided photos which will be included in the final draft document. Councilmember Brown referenced results of a survey in the draft document regarding resident concerns of bike conflicts and general trail safety and asked how these matters are being addressed. Landscape Architect Gruber explained the larger concerns deal with mountain bikes versus hikers and reported the effort to provide additional dedicated mountain bike trails. He added the conflicts generally occur on the downhill section and addressed their plan to increase education as well as signage. Councilmember Brown reported receiving a letter from a representative of the Spitorno Family with concerns about some of the trails. Landscape Architect Gruber reported having a conversation with a consultant and the City has met with the Spitorno Family to address potential conflicts. Councilmember Brown inquired regarding dog-control cleanup and Landscape Architect Gruber stated the best solution would be to increase the number of trash receptacles on the trail. Councilmember Brown referenced the Preserve and Mueller Ranch Trail Connection and reported there have been issues in connection with the Preserve due to lack of control for after-hours access. Landscape Architect Gruber reported he has been in contact with other cities that have extensive trail systems and noted it is all about maintenance and education. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry regarding ownership of the Arroyo Trails, City Manager Fialho reported the majority is owned by Zone 7. Councilmember Olson inquired how this matter could be prioritized and suggested if the City wants State money, it needs to push projects with regional connectivity. He expressed support that the sources of money will determine how the City will prioritize. Landscape Architect Gruber noted staff has come up with a good system and will go after projects which have funding available. Councilmember Pentin referenced the poll, inquired regarding efforts to attract people who are less active, and whether that is one of staffs goals. Landscape Architect Gruber reported that is one objective and with the TMP, staff is trying to tie all neighborhoods and residents into an easy- access trail system and is planning on doing things that will increase trail use by people that may not usually use them. Councilmember Pentin stated that discussing the weighting and prioritization will be very important going forward, and supported including funding and strategies to get people out of their houses and become more active. Mayor Thorne noted there were no speakers to address this item. Councilmember Pentin suggested that as staff works to finish the TMP, he would like to codify that the City Council will revisit the subject in five years. He added that he has received feedback that residents do not know about the Castle Ridge Trail. He noted that Callippe is the second largest trail in the City, however it is relatively unknown and underutilized. He reported that canal trails allow for connection and he would like to consider the surface and the test bed with the knowledge that those canals can connect the entire City. In terms of the Arroyo del Valle, he felt it City Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 May 15, 2018