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the developer's application. She urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission's no vote and not let this project proceed. Val Engebretson, 4583 Second Street, was concerned about the continuing debate regarding issues associated with this application. She was also concerned about the aspersions that have been cast against people who oppose the Park. She wanted Council to make a reasoned, well thought out and well informed decision about something that will impact the lives of the residents. She provided an extract ora 1980 contract, which showed the footprint of the water slides. She mentioned that the Marsh Trail is listed as a multi-use trail for hiking, bicycles and horses. She reviewed the amended contract that was completed in 1999 and in that year, the EBRPD and Shadow Cliffs LLC entered into an amendment to the agreement to build a recreational park area. EBRPD paid $3,000 for fencing of the area. The intent was to create a destination for park users to enjoy the Park land while visiting the water park. She pointed out that the Shadow Cliffs area of influence has expanded beyond the original footprint. She encouraged Council to question what the foot prim means and what is being given up for other park users. She also asked Council to keep in mind that this area was a gift to the community and the maintenance of it is being paid for by the community in tax dollars. She found it unfortunate that EBRPD has chosen to compromise its mission by developing some of the open space. It is the community's responsibility to remember why it is spending this money. Bill Howell, 6651 Alisal Street, believed Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a hidden jewel. As a non-resident of the City, he had a different perspective on this issue and believed there was a win-win solution. It would seem that a water park would be a major amenity to Pleasanton provided its impacts do not significantly degrade the quality of life in Pleasanton. A possible solution might be to place the water park on the Bernal property. This property is near the freeway and would provide easy access to visitors, it would minimize or eliminate most cut-through traffic, and there is sufficient land for the developer in the event there were constraints in trying to design a water park. It would leave Shadow Cliffs the peaceful, natural jewel that it is. He believed increased water flow through out the year would be gained in the Arroyo if water dechlorination were discharged into the Arroyo. Sarah Myers, 2109 Corte Ricardo, believed the negative impacts of this project outweighed the positive impacts and were unacceptable. She believed the community should be leaving areas that it appreciates in better condition than overrunning what is already located there. She believed that any increase in pollution and wasted resources was not acceptable. She also believed it was not acceptable to invade the natural habitat and disturb the animals that live in the riparian and marsh. She wanted Council to come up with some ideas to decrease the damage that has already been done and not present ideas that would add to the problems. She asked Council to take into consideration the residents in that area, as they will be the most affected by this project. Jack Parker, 7452 Muirwood Court, said he was concemed about the petition that was being circulated in opposition to the proposed project. He did not believe the facts, Pleasanton City Council 17 03/23/04 Minutes