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Jocelyn Combs indicated the District is working with the train group in Niles Canyon for <br />a trail through there, sometimes next to the fight of way, sometimes near it. She stated there <br />are other groups (Rails to Trails/Rails With Trails) who sponsor this kind of amenity. <br />Throughout the United States there are trails, sometimes with major commuter lines. It is <br />important that the players sit down together to discuss this. In the Pleasanton General Plan and <br />in the Park District Master Plan, there are trails but no trains. If this is approved, there may <br />be a train, but no trail and we all need to sit in the same room and figure out what is really <br />going to happen. If the County is going through an environmental process, the District needs <br />to contact the County and suggest it withhold certification until after the advisory vote. She felt <br />it was possible there may be a conflict. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti suggested that Alameda County hold an environmental hearing in the <br />Valley. She would like to see that happen before it goes to an advisory vote so people will have <br />more information. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr asked if the item should be continued until the Park District can work out all <br />the loose ends. <br /> <br /> Ms. Combs said it could be done, but that does not necessarily have to happen in order <br />to put an advisory measure on the ballot. She just felt that before anything physical is done, we <br />have to make sure it is a compatible project. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr indicated someone had called her to inquire when the mess behind the old <br />depot will be cleaned up. <br /> <br /> Mr. Churlca did not think that was an issue. They use speeder cars on the rails for <br />Heritage Days and use some of the stuff for seating areas. The static display of cars are being <br />repaired this summer. It is just a matter of moving the other material and it has not been a high <br />priority up to now. This is the first notice he has had that there was a problem. <br /> <br />Item 6g <br />Ballot MP~ure to Establish Limitations on Terms of Office for Mayor and <br />Councilmembers. (SR96:167) <br /> <br /> This item was continued to June 18, 1996. <br /> <br />Item 6h <br />COuncil meeting dates for Jul_v 1996. (SR96: 172) <br /> <br /> After discussion, it was the consensus of Council to hold both regularly scheduled <br />meetings in July. <br /> <br />06/04/96 -23- <br /> <br /> <br />