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Ms. McKeehan said Council could have reviewed the Parks Plan before the Specific Plan or vice versa. At some point, it would still have been necessary to work out the differences between the two Plans. It was decided to deal with the larger part before the smaller piece. Mr. Wolfe indicated whatever decisions are made as part of the Specific Plan would be reviewed by the Commission with regard to any changes of the smaller plan and modifications made. Alternatively, the Commission may say it recommends the Parks and Trails Plan as initially adopted. He felt the Commission was comfortable that its interests are clearly stated in the staff report before Council and their points of concern have been raised, such as the land designation for the Veterans' Hall and the Museum. The Commission did want it to appear that at some point the land use would change and those facilities would go away. With regard to the bandstand, the Commission said it would review the Specific Plan recommendations. Ms. Ayala said an important part of the Vervais area was access to the Arroyo del Valle. Mr. Wolfe described the plan for the Vervais park area. There was some discussion about having the trail extend to the east, but there is a problem with the steepness of the bank and easement acquisitions. Ms. Ayala felt an important part of the arroyo access was for use by the science teachers. It would also make people more aware when the water level goes down. Mr. Wolfe said when Council addresses the Trails Master Plan it will also review this area. The trail section from Main Street to Harvest Park Circle has been washed out. That is one of the sections the Commission is recommending as a priority project. That will increase public access to the area. Mr. Campbell asked for a better description of the mini-plaza concept. Mr. Iserson said the committee had in mind something like the public plaza in front of Hi Tech Burrito on Main Street. That is a paved area with planters and tables. Mr. Campbell then asked about the concept for kiosks. Mr. Iserson said the idea was to provide a place for people to post signs for special events downtown or community wide. Mr. Campbell asked about the proposal for shuttles to downtown. Mr. Iserson said that was intended to bring employees from the business parks downtown, thereby reducing the traffic and parking problems. Shuttles could also be used for special events to take people from central parking areas such as at the high school to downtown. Mr. Campbell then asked if parking and trails could co-exist on the Transportation Corridor. Pleasanton City Council 6 02/05/02 Minutes