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pertaining to this issue for the City Council's consideration. Pat Kernan, representing the Sharks, advised that this design review process had been requested by City Council. Mr. Wolfe provided the Commission with: 1) copies of a letter addressed to Steve Bocian, Assistant City Manager, from Pleasanton Unified School District Superintendent John Casey, indicating the District's support for the proposed Sharks' ice rink facility; 2) comments on the City's efforts to possibly purchase an additional 5-acres on the site, 3-acres of which would be used for water detention purposes; 3) information regarding the actual placement of park elements, which would be determined during the Master Planning phase; 4) details of the Option B configuration that allows only a single lighted baseball field; and 5) details regarding the inclusion of bocce courts in both schematic options. Chairperson Ellgas indicated she was encouraged by the two (2) alternatives, but had questions regarding the number of tennis courts, restroom locations, and possible connecting of parking lots. She was advised by Ms. Keller that both designs included six (6) tennis courts, and there were no constraints on restroom locations. Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Fulford provided details regarding parking, and advised that the proposed parking ratios far exceed what is required. Commissioner Dibiase was advised by Mr. Fulford that the proposed dog exercise area in both designs is considerably larger than the current Muirwood park facilities. Commissioner Kummer asked if it was possible for the Commission to add or delete amenities to the proposed list. Mr. Wolfe indicated it could, but advised that staff was hoping a final recommendation could be made by the Commission at its April 12, 2007 meeting, and then forwarded to the City Council. Chairperson Ellgas opened the meeting for public comment at 7:38 p.m. Leonard Cooper, 6923 Lassen Street -was happy to see the inclusion of tennis courts in both alternative designs, and expressed appreciation for the efforts of staff and the Commission to construct more courts. Dr. Bigman, Hallie & Sandy Bigman, 2024 Sorrelwood Court, San Ramon, and several , r_presentatives - Dr. Bigman encouraged the Commission to recommend inclusion of the Sharks facility in the proposed park, and felt that having such a facility would be beneficial to children in the area and residents of Pleasanton. The children in the group agreed that the ice skating facility would be great. Dan Faustina, 1405 Calle Enrique -complimented staff and project consultants on the design alternatives, and was pleased to see that football fields were included. He supported inclusion of the ice skating facility and liked the idea of making this a sports complex, but was anxious to get additional fields for football. Information about amulti-use sports facility being built in Livermore by Shea Homes was discussed, along with information regarding a dog park in Dublin. John Sensiba, 1864 Tanglewood Wax -advised that he was the Chairperson of the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, and indicated that the Sharks facility would be a great asset for Pleasanton. Steve Deukleth, 4039 Dorman Road -advised that as the representative for Pony Baseball, he wanted to thank the Commission for its efforts on the design elements for the park. He discussed the shortage of Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes April 5, 2007 Page 2