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bridge, as this is a heavy traffic area. He believed that stepping stones for the middle area of the project is unacceptable, particularly as it related to access for the elderly and advocated for an additional bridge. He expressed his concern with respect to Park security with additional trees and vegetation that would reduce sight visibility into the Park making it difficult for neighbors to report undesirable or unwanted activities within the Park. If the design plans were approved, he requested that the Fire and Police Departments be given the opportunity to provide input and approve the plans relative to the Park's security. Art Tenbrink, 4265 Mirador Drive, addressed Council in favor the concept plans and final design plans for the restoration of Kottinger Creek. He believed this was a chance for everyone to work in concert with Mother Nature to restore Kottinger Park. Sara Curran, Beth Wilson, Nora Sabhlok, Pat Griffin, the Glavin Family, Rachael Shaffer, and Louis Lutz, 4545 Entrada Court, provided communication to Council in support of approving the design concept for the restoration of Kottinger Creek. Louann Tung, representing Friends of the Arroyos in our Valley, provided written communication urging Council to approve the request for concept approval for the restoration of Kottinger Creek. It is to Pleasanton's credit that the City recognizes the importance of creek restoration to its residence and to the critters that live in the area. Friends of Arroyos in the Valley recently completed Granada Native Gardens located one block south of Stanley on Mmrieta in Livermore. Jill Moore provided written communication to Council. She was pleased with the plans to improve and enhance Kottinger Community Park. She liked each of the proposed plans with the exception of the proposal to remove two of the existing footbridges, which she strongly opposed. She has watched the foot traffic on all of the bridges and believed that all three of the bridges need to remain in their present location. If any are removed or replaced with stones nearer the water, many people will no longer be able to cross the creek and will not be able to make use of the Park. If this is truly a public park, it must be easily accessible to everyone. Mayor Pico closed the public testimony. It was moved by Ms. Hosterman, seconded by Ms. Ayala, to approve the concept plans for Kotfinger Creek's Restoration, authorize staff to proceed with final design plans, direct staff to seek final design plan approval from the Parks and Recreation Commission prior to City Council approval of final plans, and to include an alternative to the concept plan for a bridge instead of the stepping stones for the area located below the existing concrete stairs as shown in Section E of the Kottinger Creek Master Plan. Ms. Ayala was hopeful that the Parks and Recreation Commission would address all of the issues that were mentioned this evening. Pleasanton City Council 11 07/20/04 Minutes