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the water park for field trips instead of going to Manteca or Concord. She urged Council to approve the expansion for the existing water park facilities. Bianca Ponce de Leon, 7769 Paseo Santa Cruz, had heard the arguments from the opposing side that would not like the water park facilities to be expanded because of the increase in crime and traffic. She did not believe these views were reasonable. She also did not believe crime would increase, as the plans for expanding the water park were not as grand as the water park facilities in Concord. The parking fees were not that expensive, and most teenagers in Pleasanton could afford to pay the parking fees for the few times a month that they would go to the water park. She believed it would be a good idea to expand the water park because it would provide youth an outdoor recreational activity. Wes Thyberg, P.O. Box 142, commented on mosquitoes in the area. He believed some of the mosquitoes might be possible malaria carriers. Based on his discussion with a staffmember at the County Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District, it was the County's opinion that if the water goes into the sewer there will not be an added problem with mosquitoes. Since he lives fight next to Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, it is very difficult for him to entertain friends and family outside during the summer alter 5 p.m. He reminded Council that the week of April 28 through May 4 is Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week. He pointed out that West Nile Virus is a major concern at least for the next two years. He believed the issue of mosquitoes has not been addressed and should be addressed. A recreation center would benefit the youth of this community better than a water park, since programs are being cancelled in the public schools for children. A recreation center would also provide a safer place for children. He reminded Council of its Building A Community of Character, and was concerned about the lessons we are teaching the children of this community. Jonathan Krueger, 4631 Gatetree Circle, said he was a regular visitor of Shadow Cliffs Park. He commented on nature, wildlife and the peaceful setting that is attributed to Shadow Cliffs Park. He said that Shadow Cliffs Regional Park was not all about water slides as the park includes activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking, horseback hding, and cross country ming. Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is a nice, green open space in a Bay Area that is becoming increasingly urban. The existing water slide at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is compatible with these uses, but the proposed commercial scale water park is not. While he was not opposed to water parks and water slides, he was against a commercial scale water park at Shadow Cliffs. A water park of this size should be located near a major freeway. The existing water slides are compatible with the many uses, but the proposed commercial development threatens to turn Shadow Cliffs Regional Park into a park of one use, which he believed would be a loss to the community and anyone that visits the park. As the Th-Valley area continues to grow, he believed the community would be satisfied in knowing that it preserved this green, open space for many uses, which is why he was opposed to the expansion of the water park. He urged Council to uphold the Planning Commission's decision and vote no on the water park. Pleasanton City Council 4 03/23/04 Minutes