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[JI]This is discussed on p. 10-14 and under Goal 9 on p. 10-28. 15. Should we mention "tree lined" streets early as a contributor since they give the community character and we have more trees by far than most cities? [JI]We can add the phrase "an abundance of street trees" to the description in the fourth paragraph on page 1 0-1. 16. What about the Pleasanton Arch, it is unique and truly gives the downtown character. Is it not a historical entity too? We mention the Hacienda Drive Arch on page 10-11. [JI] The Pleasanton Arch is included in the list of Historic Structures and Neighborhoods shown in Table 7-3 and Figure 7-4 of the Draft Conservation and Open Space Element. The Pleasanton Arch helps define Pleasanton 's historic downtown. On p. 10-6, paragraph 3, sentence 4 could be amended as follows: "The historic buildings, and the Pleasanton Arch. street trees, many restaurants, special paving, and street furniture, along with unique shops, all enhance the pedestrian scale and attractiveness of Downtown Pleasanton. " 17. Page 10-8, Parks, Should the addition the Bernal Grand Park be discussed as a coming community character definer? [JI] On p.1 0-8, under Parks, the following sentence could be added: "In the future, the Bernal Grand Park will be developed and will provide a location for additional community activities. Lakes, wetlands, the Grand Meadow, sports fields and other facilities will be visible from 1-680 and Bernal Avenue. " 18. Going to mention the new public restrooms or the Firehouse Theatre for the downtown area community character? [JI] Both are described in the Draft Public Facilities and Community Programs Element under Community Facilities and Cultural Arts. 19. Going to mention our two new wineries? [JI] The following sentence can be added to the end of the last paragraph on p. 10-11. "The Michael Katz Winery is located at the southern end of Vineyard Avenue, and the future Rubv Hills Winery will be located at the intersection of Vineyard and Isabel Avenues: together with the extensive vineyard plantings, this development reinforces the 'wine country' character of this area. " 20. Going to mention our award winning golf course as a community character definer? [JI] The following could be added on p.I 0-2, in the second paragraph under "Edge Environment", before the last sentence: "The City's award-winning Calli'JTJe Preserve Golf Course is located on rolling hills in South Pleasanton and incorvorates HalJTJV Valley Creek and numerous large oak trees. The f!olf course is surrounded bv publicly-owned open space and trails. " 21. How about having diversity in our parks from open space, sports to BMX and Skate Parks? [JI] These are described in detail in the Draft Open Space and Conservation Element and the Public Facilities and Community Programs Element. The City's open space edge is described in this element on p.IO-I, and parks are briefly described on p. 10-8. 22. Page 10-11, paragraph 3 and 4. Ifwe make such negative connotations about Foothill from the freeway, do we really think that Stanley is beautiful? The trees are dying, the quarry is ugly, and the entrance at Valley is nothing to shout about. What is happening here in the description? [JI] Certainly community character descriptions can be subjective, and if there is disagreement the descriptions can be changed. The second sentence of the paragraph under Stanley Boulevard could be changed to: "Large tr.ccs along