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City of Pleasanton, CA - City Council Minutes Page 13 of 16 <br /> <br />little pockets of areas for people to gather in a meadow. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky wanted some contour to the land instead of leaving it completely flat. He <br />believed if there are little hills to walk around, it makes the area seem larger when <br />everything is not seen at once. He acknowledged there could be problems with the amount <br />of dirt required and drainage, but it would be nice for contours or mounds. <br /> <br />Mayor Hosterman said her biggest concern is this is California, not Oregon, Washington or <br />even San Francisco. The park should resemble the surrounding area and plantings should be <br />similar to what is naturally on the Ridge, such as oak. A grove of redwoods would be out of <br />character. <br /> <br />Mr. Rasmussen pointed out that the Fotheringham plan was focused in that direction. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky wanted the park to be welcoming. Sometimes when a park is really natural, <br />people just drive on by. He felt it did not have to be all native plants. He wanted trees for <br />shade and noted that at the Pleasanton Sports Park, willow trees are not native, but many <br />people hang out by them. <br /> <br />Mr. Rasmussen asked if there was a desire to have the teen center integrated into the park or <br />at the sports fields. <br /> <br />Mayor Hosterman felt a teen center concept was important to be included, but should not be <br />located right next to any other facility. She did not think it was critical to be specific on its <br />location at this time. <br /> <br />Ms. McGovern said there was a youth master plan in process for a community center. It <br />includes the idea that a teen center would not be used while they were in school, but if it <br />were next to a community center, there could be use of the building during the day for <br />parents and children, and at 3:00 p.m. it automatically becomes a teen center. She wanted to <br />utilize space well. Landscaping can draw people in and create additional space for activities. <br />Teen centers she has visited were close to skate parks, basketball courts, soccer fields and <br />baseball fields, so those activities could be planned. Many teen centers include cultural arts <br />with places for ceramics, recording studios, etc. She would like a center with landscape that <br />leads into areas for other activities. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan agreed a teen center should be near sports fields and activities in addition to <br />cultural arts. He was uncertain how to do that, but would like to see a proposal. <br /> <br />Mr. Rasmussen referred to the teen center/private youth club relationship and stated there <br />have been several options presented. One would be to have a teen center and a separate <br />private youth club, such as the YMCA. They could be separate within the Bemal property or <br />joined for shared use of buildings and parking. The Youth Commission recommended there <br />not be a private youth club because it would conflict with the teen center. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky had envisioned one facility with the YMCA running some of the programs <br />within the teen center. He believed teen centers have been successful when there is casual <br />activity at one time and other times there are planned programs. In that regard, the City <br />would not have to hire more staff to manage, but would rely on the assistance of the YMCA. <br /> <br />http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/archive/ccminutes050512ws.html 6/9/2005 <br /> <br /> <br />