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Keith Granucci, 3905 Kral Place, said he has small children who use the park. If the dog park is put in, it will change the whole complexion of the neighborhood. He said he had visited Muirwood Park and agreed it is an apples and oranges comparison with Nielsen. His wife had been to Muirwood Park and did not know there was a dog park because it is so far away from the play area and out of sight. He reiterated his objection to the dog park at Nielsen Park. They have 280 signatures from people without canvassing the neighborhood. Many who signed the petitions are dog owners as well. He noted that even though a dog may be well behaved on its own, one cannot predict how the dog will act around other dogs. Ifa dog park is installed at Nielsen, he would not let his children play there anymore. Ms. Dennis referred to the many mails she had received both pro and con. She felt there must be a way to compromise so there is a dog park, whether in this location or not. She urged people to attend the Park and Recreation Commission hearings to find some common ground. Ms. Ayala reminded people that Council cannot discuss this matter or give direction because the item is not on the agenda. She asked staffto give a brief status of the issue and the next steps. Ms. McKeehan indicated staff frequently prepares nice color pictures when a process is started. Staffpresents a proposal and asks for feedback. Frequently the final plan is very different than the original plan. She indicated staffis still at the beginning of this process. The concerns of the residents have been heard and the information will be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Commission. She wanted people to know that a final decisions has not been made and they should not feel they have to "fight city hall". As this process continues, she was confident criteria will be developed and a number of other options will be considered. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Item 6a Consideration of priorities for projects arising from the Downtown Specific Plan. (SR 02:252) Mayor Pico and Councilmember Michelotti indicated they owned property within the Specific Plan area and would abstain from this item. Both left the dais. Brian Swift presented the staff report. Vice Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open. Pamela Stoddard, Executive Director of the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA), 830 Main Stxeet, Suite A, commended staff for all the work on the Downtown Specific Plan. The staffreport is excellent and the PDA agrees with the recommendations for the short tenn. The PDA continues to support the conversion of the fire station on Railroad Avenue to a cultural arts facility. It is also strongly in favor ofrestrooms being added to DeLucchi Park. It supports acquisition of the Alameda County Transportation Corridor and the PDA believes this is a very Pleasanton City Council 8 10/15/02 M'mutes