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Mr. Sullivan asked if these groups had talked to the neighbors of the area to get input on the proposed plan? Mr. Krause said they did not, but felt that having an arts center farther away would be better than plans that show it closer to the neighborhoods. Mr. Brozosky asked if they thought there was enough room for the cultural arts center and parking? Mr. Krause believed there was. This is a 9.2-acre parcel and the Senior Center is on seven acres, with five of those acres being park. There is not room for an amphitheater with everything else, but he felt comfortable there was enough room for the cultural arts center. Mr. Reznick believed the parking for the sports fields could be expanded a little and would easily accommodate the two facilities. Les Duman, 7567 Olive Drive, representing the Pleasanton Community Concert Band, indicated part of performing arts is outdoor performances. He felt it was not a good idea to put the performing arts center, especially an amphitheater, next to the freeway. Berms and other mitigations have not shown to be effective in that area. He agreed having the center close to downtown was a benefit to the community. He said it was possible there could be a sporting event, performing arts event, and an amphitheater event on the same day and he felt it was best to have these venues as far from residences as possible. With regard to parking, by putting the center in the triangular area, it seems possible to shift the center twenty yards to provide a few hundred more parking spaces. That would not reduce the open space. He noted the Community Band had played at many other locations, including Sacramento, and noted band members spend money on meals before and after events and that would be good for the businesses in Pleasanton and the tax base of Pleasanton. Bill Nandor, 2698 Gapwall Court, speaking for the tennis community, indicated there is a need for public lighted courts. Currently, players who want to play in the evening must go out of town to find lighted courts. There is a beautiful tennis park in Pleasanton, but the courts are usually unavailable because they are being used for lessons and clinics. He noted the poor condition of the Muirwood tennis courts and those at the Pleasanton Middle School. He urged Council to incorporate tennis courts on the Bernal property plans. Andrew Whelan, 201 Fallon Place, Clayton, representing Assemblyman Guy Houston, expressed Mr. Houston's support and enthusiasm for the direction of the park plans, specifically with regard to lighted sports fields. Mr. Whelan indicated as he grew up in the area, having sports fields was a major component of the quality of life that Pleasanton is known for. Cy Matin, 874 Bonde Court, referred to Plan A, and pointed to an area where tennis courts could be constructed. Joint Workshop City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission 3 05/12/05