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-- .~. .t -. 4. Community Vegetable Garden - Community vegetable gardens are most commonly used by apartment and condominium residents who may not have sufficient land area of their own to grow vegetables. A small area of agricultural land could be allocated for use as community garden plots, 5. Cultural Arts Facilities - One of the primary desired facilities for the Phase II Plan Area is a cultural arts center (CAC), The CAC is envisioned as a major community gathering area, as well as the visual focal point of the Bernal Property, with various cultural and educational facilities for people of all ages. The architecture should be inspiring, creating a visually stimulating landmark. The CAC could consist of multi-functional art classrooms, workrooms, and demonstration studios that might be shared with the Pleasanton Unified School District. In addition, other art studios, a public art gallery with gift shop and cafe, administrative office space, and related facilities might be provided. The desired focus of the CAC is an BOO-seat sub-regional indoor theatre with rehearsal area, offices and support space. In addition to the indoor facilities might be outdoor plazas, courtyards, and sculpture gardens. 6. Educational Facilities - Art-related classrooms and other facilities within the potential Cultural Arts Center may be appropriate for shared use between the City and the Pleasanton Unified School District. 7. Environmental Education Center - An environmental education center could be developed to present the structure and function of plant communities and wildlife habitats native to the Bernal Property. The origins, growth characteristics, and associated flora and fauna of each could be demonstrated through various media, suitable for both adults and children, Principles and practices of restoration, preservation and conservation could be explained. The center might include a building with associated school bus access, parking, outdoor displays and trails. The center might also be used to present the history of the Bernal Property, emphasizing how the Native American tribal peoples lived in the local environment. B. Fire Station - A requirement of the Phase I Specific Plan was to relocate the former Downtown Fire Station to the intersection of Bernal Avenue and Oak Vista Way within the Phase II SpeCific Plan Area. This has been accomplished, and the new station is now in operation. 9. Native American History Reflective Area - Remnants of a Native American (Ohlone) village have been found in the vicinity of the Bernal Property. A meadow area of several acres exists along the northern portion of the Arroyo de la Laguna that could be identified as a potential site for Native American commemorative use. Remnants of an Ohlone village have been found along the Land Use Element 19/