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r,` Page VII-7 Commissioner Fox inquired why no reference is made to Arroyo Las Positas, which goes through the Staples Ranch, in addition to Arroyo del Valle, Arroyo Mocho, and Arroyo de la Laguna. Ms. Stern replied that she will check on why it was omitted from the text as it is included in the graphics Paee VII-11 Commissioner Olson suggested that in reference to the monitoring of diazinon in the second sentence, "would" sounds weak and should be replaced by "should" or "will," which is more action-oriented. Ms. Stern replied that this section is a description, not a policy, and that the language could be modified. Chairperson Arkin indicated that he would like to see language in the text as well as a policy addressing a desire to improve the taste of water in the City. Ms. Stern noted that this Element addresses water quality for the water resource and that water odor, taste, and hardness aze discussed in the "Water Supply" section of the Public Facilities Element. Commissioner Blank inquired if well water is also addressed in the Public Facilities Element. He stated that the City should be sensitive to the public testimonies regarding nitrates in well water exceeding Federal limits. He suggested that the policy on protecting and encouraging clean, good-tasting municipal water should also include well water. Ms. Stern indicated that well water is addressed in the policy section. Paee VII-13 Commissioner Fox stated that she would like to see a reference made to the Zone 7 Stream Management Master Plan, perhaps in the water runoff section. Ms. Stern indicated that the Master Plan, which is still in draft form, is mentioned in terms of the chain of lakes, which is the adopted part of the Master Plan. Page VII-14 Commissioner Fox stated that mention should be made regazding two buildings in the City that aze included in the National Historical Register of Historical Places: Kottinger Barn and one in the Fairgrounds, which may be the same as the home in Pleasanton Avenue. Paee VII-21 Commissioner Fox noted that the Iron Horse Trail which is currently being constructed from the BART Station to Santa Rita Road is planned to go along the sidewalks because there is no right-of--way approval for it to go through as a trail like in the rest of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. She stated that no provision was made for trails when Hacienda Pazk was approved and buildings were constructed and encouraged the addition PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 24, 2006 Page 6 of 34