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Community-wide Survey #2 The second community survey had 214 respondents. Input included: • More than 60 percent of the survey respondents would like to see more transition-based features rather than street-based features • Slight preference for artistic elements in the skatepark over basic skate terrain • Preferred amenities, in order of preference, were shade structures, drinking fountain, benches, hangout areas, picnic/bbq areas, and seat walls • Concept 2 was preferred over concept 1 by 2:1 • Include lights • Over 150 comments regarding skatepark design-specific features such as include a 10-ft bowl; provide a balance between mini bowls, transitions, mid- sized bowls, vert bowls, and street-oriented features; bigger handrails and ledges; etc. • Multiple requests were submitted to name the new skatepark after the City's late Parks and Recreation Commissioner, David Lambert. In addition to the above community outreach meetings, the consultant worked in focus groups with local skate advocates to work through the skatepark design features. These meetings were primarily held on Zoom so that the designer could walk through the 3D skatepark design with the skaters, and they could draw directly on the screen or provide detailed comments regarding the design. The draft final conceptual design was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and a recommendation for approval on January 13, 2022. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting January 13, 2022 The City advertised for the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting 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 Facebook and sent emails to the interest list. Five speakers voiced their support for the skatepark project as shown in the draft final conceptual plan and expressed their enthusiasm for the project. Their comments included: • Keep the proposed additional parking • The skatepark is well-designed and will have a lot of users • The skatepark has the potential to be one of the best skateparks in the Bay Area • Please find the funding to get this project built. One speaker that supported the project, but who had not previously been involved in any meetings or discussions regarding the skatepark, thought the skatepark could be constructed for less than the estimate and recommended some design alterations to improve the flow of the skatepark. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended approval of the skatepark with a 4-2 vote. The motion was to recommend approval of the draft Ken Mercer final Page 5 of 7