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Discussion ensued between the City Council and Mr. Larsen related to the various grading that could be conducted and the relation of the park to the bandstand in Option C. In regard to Option D, it was noted there could be grading that could allow for a bowl-type formation of the lawn. Assistant City Manager Dolan noted the creek could remain as-is, however the regulatory agencies are likely to encourage meandering. Councilmember Brown inquired regarding the costs for changing the creek path in Option B. Assistant City Manager Dolan noted it depends on the type of mitigation required by the regulatory agencies. He estimated costs would be approximately $5.5 million, similar to the costs estimated for the previously proposed Master Plan. City Manager Fialho referenced a previous project (Kottinger Creek) where "meandering" and landscaping were installed, at a cost of approximately $3.5 million. Mayor Thorne opened public comment. Joe Streng spoke in support of moving forward with a project, noting the subject site is one of the major gathering points in the City. He stated support for Option C, which creates the largest lawn and has the least amount of rerouting required. Councilmember Brown noted her discomfort with the location of the bandstand in Option C, which would result in the back of the bandstand visible to patrons in DeLucchi Park. Mr. Streng stated there could be a larger, open bandstand which could mitigate the view. Jeff Pohl noted he lives across from the subject property and expressed concern regarding security in the ditch adjacent to First Street. He is in support of Option B, which would provide a large meeting area and address security concerns. Noting there were no further speakers, Mayor Thorne closed public comments. Councilmember Pentin expressed concerns regarding Option C and the back of the bandstand facing DeLucchi Park. He preferred Option B as a priority, as it proposed the greatest amount of lawn, with Option C as the back-up. Councilmember Narum expressed support for Option B and requested elimination of Options C and D, as they do not create "gateways" into the Downtown area. She stated Option B provides a "gateway" drawing people into the Downtown and Dairy area and ties the two parks together. She would prefer to make the lawn larger and would like the Icehouse, an iconic Pleasanton historical feature, to be located somewhere in the project. Councilmember Olsen requested the elimination of Options C and D and noted his support for Option B. He did state there were elements of Options A and B which he would like combined to maximize the features of both parks. Councilmember Brown expressed support for Option B, however noted concerns about the costs of the creek mitigation. She would prefer a combination of Options A and B and noted she would prefer the back of the bandstand not face DeLucchi Park. A combination of Options A and B would provide great use of the areas that surround the Firehouse Arts Center. She also requested the consideration of a sound "booster" or speaker to be located to amplify the sound toward DeLucchi Park. She also supported Mr. Pohl's security concerns and requested features to protect the creek area, while inhibiting individuals from passing into the creek area. Mayor Thorne requested elimination of Option D, and noted his preference to consider Options A, B and C, in that order. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 October 2, 2018