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[JIJ Again, that subject is covered in the Draft Conservation and Open Space Element (Goa16). 31. Page 10-21, on the arroyos and canal, increase the usability of the trails along these entities for bike and pedestrian uses??? [JIJ The Goal addresses the appearance and usability of the arroyos and canals. This Community Character Element focuses on the visual aspects of the canals and arroyos; the trail aspects are dealt with in the Conservation and Open Space and Circulation Elements. 32. Page 10-22, I thought we had decided no monument signage at entry ways as a waste of money. What type of signage is being requested here? [JIJ As explained in the Agenda Report for this item, the Planning Commission was made aware of the City Council 's decision not to install City identification signs. However, the Planning Commission wished to express its support for such signs. 33. With entry ways to the city from freeways, how much of the appearance is on the dime of Cal Trans? [JIJ CalTrans is responsible for landscaping and maintenance of all areas within the freeway right of way, which would include all interchanges, except for the Hacienda Drive ramps to I-580. The North Pleasanton Improvement District funds landscaping and maintenance of the Hacienda Drive ramps. 34. Page 10-22, what about separation on El Charro Road between Livermore and Pleasanton??? [JIJ With the planned development of the Staples Ranch area and development on the Livermore side of EZ Charro Road, it is not anticipated that a significant community separator will remain in this location. This is consistent with the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan which did not designate any "greenbelt" or community separator adjacent to I-S80. Policy 10 addresses the Chain of Lakes area and Stanley Boulevard since it is more likely that a community separator can be maintained in these areas. 35. What about better landscaping and maintenance at the Foothill exit off I-580? We talk about the unsightliness. [JIJ Under Policy 9, the following program could be added: "Program 9.6: Explore public/private partnerships to clean up and improve the appearance of . reeway on/o ramps at Foothill Road and I-S80 and other locations as needed. " 36. What about annexing the Chain of Lakes into Pleasanton??? [JIJ The future Specific Plan for East Pleasanton will take a comprehensive look at the desirable City limit line and Urban Growth Boundary in this location. Expanding the City limit line to include planned urban development in this area would be desirable, but it may not be desirable to include the Chain of Lakes within the City limits. Zone 7 Water Agency's adopted Stream Master Management Plan sees the Chain of Lakes used for flood management and water recharge, with potential recreational uses, enhanced bird and animal habitat, and trails. These uses are generally consistent with Pleasanton's goals for the area and since no significant development of the lake area is anticipated, incorporation may not be needed or desirable. 37. Work with Zone 7 and DSRSD to maintain landscaping around their regional facilities??? [JIJ Regarding Zone 7 Water Agency maintenance of landscaping, please note Programs 7.2 and 7.3 to promote arroyo cleanup and improve landscaping,