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permanent open space. He noted the area was intended for grazing cattle. He questioned the integrity of the process as residents were assured in 2006 there would not be a trail through the open space. Cyndi Atherton reported on the original agreement from 2006 with neighbors like herself stating the land in question should remain open space and not include a trail. She noted her continued opposition and a lack of residential agreement on having a trail. David Yamamoto reported he agrees the Meadowlark Trail is unnecessary and the Courdet Trail met any obligation to create a trail. He stated another trail would bring increased traffic, parking issues, and fire risks. He encouraged the City to use the funds to help upgrade the parking and staging area at Alviso Adobe Community Park and add a crosswalk across Foothill Road. Michael Segundo stated the area residents, including himself, have submitted a petition in opposition to the trail. He echoed concerns about another trail in the neighborhood, including parking, traffic, safety, and redundancy created with the existing trails such as the Castleridge Trail that had not yet been conceived in 2005. He advised a CEQA study should be considered if the trail moves forward. Greg Simmons reported his initial concerns about living next to the Marilyn Kane Trail but noted fire and overcrowding risks have not been an issue in the 10 years since its construction. He stated the benefits to the entire community for building the trail far outweigh the neighbors' objections. He advised the City needs more mental and physical health opportunities for children. Terrence Chen, speaking on behalf of developer Sun Meadowlark LLC, confirmed the developer does not wish to be reimbursed if the trail is not built and advised they request the City use the funds to improve its other trails. Laura Leslie expressed her support for the trail as a resident just east of Foothill Road. She stated the trail is far enough away from the home to alleviate privacy concerns. She stated the near-by Castleridge Trail is too steep and the Meadowlark Trail a viable alternative. She stated the level of additional fire danger risk is being overblown. Les Isozaki reported he is a resident east of Foothill Road and a regular user of the Courdet and Castleridge trails. He stated he has never witnessed traffic and parking concerns unless there was an event happening. He advised the Courdet Trail has not led to any fire issues. He stated the Meadowlark Trail would benefit both new hikers and aging ones like himself. Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. In response to Councilmember Testa, Landscape Architect Gruber confirmed the City would have to perform weed abatement and other maintenance. He clarified it varies whether the developer or City is responsible for maintenance of open spaces. Interim City Manager Dolan clarified different projects have been treated differently regarding open space maintenance. He agreed there is conflicting information between a condition of approval requiring a trail and long-term residents stating it was never in the original agreement. Councilmember Testa reported the day she visited the site on a weekend that the traffic was impactful. She agreed with residents the trail will create privacy issues. She noted there have been a significant of emails received from residents stating the trails belong to all of Pleasanton and they want the trail to be built. She stated she is conflicted on the matter. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Landscape Architect Gruber clarified the proposed trail would end at Foothill Road but also have a constructed pathway connecting to the development's sidewalks. City Council Minutes Page 9 of 16 May 17, 2022