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Both concepts contained beginner, intermediate, and advanced areas for skaters and all wheels users. Additionally, both concepts contained spaces for skate classes and workshops, landscaped buffers with shade trees at the exterior of the skatepark, and access from both parking lots. Lighting for the skatepark is planned with over-spill guards to significantly reduce lighting from bleeding into other areas. The two concepts were presented at the following events/meetings: 1. August 12, 2021 — Parks and Recreation Commission 2. August 21, 2021 — Community Event #1 — the BMX event downtown 3. September 8, 2021 — Youth Commission 4. September 11, 2021 — Community Event #2 —the Farmer's Market 5. September 25, 2021 — Community Workshop #2 at the existing skatepark site The City advertised for Community Workshop #2 to all neighbors within 1 ,000 feet of Ken Mercer Sports Park, posted the meeting on the City's website, on the project website (www.pleasantonskatepark.com), on NextDoor, Instagram, and Facebook, and posted flyers for the meeting on-site and in City facilities. The concept designs, along with the community input received at the various community outreach events, were presented to the City Council on October 5, 2021. Additionally, a second community-wide survey was advertised from September 25 — October 15, 2021. The input received at the various meetings and events included: Parks and Recreation Commission Provided comments based on its review of the concepts and the input received from the seven public speakers that attended the meeting. The speakers, which included local skate advocates and/or neighbors, supported the project, preferred concept 2, and advocated for lighting. The Commission comments included: • Preferred concept 2 • Supported lighting • Requested drinking fountains • Requested further evaluation regarding the need for another restroom (the softball field restroom is within 1/8 of a mile and the restroom by the playground is within 1/4 of a mile) • Wanted more shade • Recommended advertising for the project with the School District and putting up project signage at the Ken Mercer and Val Vista skateparks. Community Event #1 - the BMX Event and Community Event #2 —the Farmer's Market Comments included: • Provide lighting for the skatepark • Provide shade • Include a drop-off area • Design the skatepark with safety in mind Page 3of7