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possible. He noted that there are maintenance trails and a drainage channel that runs at the base of the freeway, with deer habitation in this area, which would cause a disturbance. M.D. Fotheringham would come up with another solution. Steve Pollock, Auerbach, Pollock, Friedlander, Performing Arts/Media Facilities Planning and Design, mentioned that there are several things that need to be done that concern the adjacent homes f~om what would be a sound wall by 1-680. There is a combination of dishing the land as well as berming and creating perimeter structures so that there is a hierarchy of carving out the land as well as building up structures. The plans provide for an esplanade around the back of the civic arts ,complex that can be used for concession and food areas. He pointed out that a sound wall along the 1-680 corridor addresses sound that is immediately sheafing off, and is not as strong as the sound that runs down the highway. He believed the majority of the noise would be coming from down the hill more in the direction of 1-580. The design team not only created an acoustical shadow to eliminate the sound from the highway but also created an acoustical shadow to eliminate the sound from the civic arts complex to the neighboring residents. Ms. Ayala mentioned that the Jury recommended moving the civic arts complex to the northeast of Valley Avenue. Mr. Fotheringham said that after the first stage of the competition, the Jury recommended moving the civic arts complex southwest of Valley Avenue, which M.A. Fotheringham did. After the second stage of the competition, the Jury recommended moving the civic arts complex northeast of Valley Avenue. M.A. Fotheringham moved the location of the civic arts complex southwest and felt better about this location than at its first location. He pointed out that there is a tremendous amount of noise that is generated from Bernal Avenue, which he believed would have the same impact as the freeway. M.A. Fotheringham believed that the location of any of the venues were the best based upon the program that it was provided. Mr. Brozosky believed M.D. Fotheringham's approach was innovative for the road that runs down the center of the commercial property. This approach removes all of the traffic from the residential areas as it enters the park, and allows for shared parking for multiple events. William Liskamm, Competition Coordinator, highlighted the Jury's comments, concerns and questions as attached to the staff report. Mayor Pico opened It~e meeting for public comments. Marilyn Kane, a Pleasanton resident, would like the design for the path to have adequate room to accommodate walkers and bicyclists. She would also like for the Foothill residents to be able to access the end of the park by some type of overhead structure that would accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Mayor Pico closed the public testimony. Pleasanton City Council 5 10/12104 Minutes