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8. Going to mention our two new wineries? [JIJThe following sentence can be added to the end of the last paragraph on p. 10- 11. "The Michael Katz Winerv is located at the southern end o Vinevard Avenue. and the future Rubv Hills Winerv will be located at the intersection of Vinevard and Isabel Avenues; together with the extensive ynevard plantings. this development reinforces the `wine countrv' character ofthis area. " 9. Going to mention our award winning golf course as a community character definer? [JIJ The following could be added on p.10-2, in the second paragraph under "Edge Environment", before the last sentence: "The Citv's award-winning Callippe Preserve Golf Course is located on rolling hills in South Pleasanton and incorporates Happv Vallev Creek and numerous IarQe oak trees. The golf course is surrounded by publicly-owned open space and trails. " 10. Page 10-11, paagraph 3 and 4. If we 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? [JIJ 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: "~~~ Starrle3+~eulevar~The Arroyo del Valle Bridge, landscaping, and narrowing of the road width all contribute to the pronounced entry to Downtown Pleasanton. Although efforts have been made to preserve the native black walnut trees located on the north side ofStanley Boulevard iust west of California Avenue, their age is causing their decline; the City should consider developing a plan for their replacement. The Downtown Specihc Plan proposes improvements to this and other gateways into the Downtown. "Also see Program 11.1 which addresses inftlling street trees on City streets. 11. Page 10-13, should we mention our new distinctive downtown signage and the signage for the seasons? [JIJ On page 10-13 the following can be added after the last sentence of the paragraph under Public Signage: "In Downtown Pleasanton. distinctive new signs now direct people to additional stores along side streets. Throughout the vear, the Downtown area also displays decorative seasonal banners on streetlight standards. " 12. Page 10-14, the Country Fair sound walls are bouquet canyon rock and are very nice compazed to stucco. Maybe we should talk about other sound walls that are bland like the walls along the freeway on Windsor and along West Las Positas as they are ugly!! [JIJThe description can be amended to reflect these comments if desired. 13. Page 10-14 under community activities should we mention the Senior Center and the Library? [JIJThose facilities can be added to the list of facilities in paragraph 5 on page 10- 14. Goals, Policies and programs: 14. 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.