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In response to an inquiry by Mr. Brozosky, Mr. Fotheringham said that the Phase I baseball field project, which was approved by Council last month, included two lighted sports fields, one casual use baseball field, parking, and restroom facilities. Mr. Brozosky asked if it would be difficult to realign the road? Mr. Fotheringham said that there are several projects that relate to the Valley Avenue intersection. Mr. Fialho pointed out that Council approved Phase I of the Bernal Property. That plan shows the road in a particular location; because of that, he felt Council is somewhat limited as to what it could do as to the location of the road. Mayor Hosterman invited public comments. Scott Tucker, a Pieasanton resident, asked that the five Phase II Specific Plan alternative site plans for the "Central Area" of the Bernal property be presented to the Youth Commission and the Youth Master Plan Implementation Committee for their input. The Youth Commission and the Youth Master Plan Implementation Committee have input on where the teen center should be located, which is closest to the community park. Jerry Thorne, a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and past Chair of the Community Task Forces, believed the advantages and disadvantages seemed to be more practical for the cultural arts/amphitheater to be on the southern location. He noted that a number of residents have envisioned the civic arts center/amphitheater to be the focal point of the Bernal Property. He had a problem envisioning the focal point being located near 1-680. He believed the focal point on Bernal Avenue would be better. Charlotte Severin, a Pieasanton resident, commended Council for its foresight in conducting long-range plans for the Bernal Property. She preferred Alternative C, as the cultural arts center/amphitheater would be a "gem" visible from Bernal Avenue. She noted that the Pleasanton Downtown Association and the Chamber of Commerce have been excited about this project being located closer to town which would allow people closer access to the downtown and provide adequate walking distance for children of the middle and elementary schools to attend cultural arts/civic arts performances at the amphitheater. She encouraged Council to adopt Alternative C. E.J. Saucier, a Walnut Hills resident, was supportive of the cultural arts center/amphitheater but would support the location of it in the southern location because the other two locations place it directly in front of his home. He believed the open field is more of an enhancement rather than having another structure located on it. He believed Alternatives A and B had the least impacts to the neighbors. Jamie Hyams, a Canyon Oaks development resident, was satisfied with any of the five site plans. For those residents who live on the edge of Canyon Oaks, the impeded views are in the other direction as these residents have a view out into the Bernal Property, which would be blocked by the cultural arts center. She was concerned about the potential location of the ACE Train Station and the noise disruption during the day to the students and staff at Hearst Elementary School. The train station would generate significant traffic and increase the adult presence in the area as well as create Pleasanton City Council 5 02/01/05 Minutes