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Mr. Fialho suggested that Council take action to direct staff to remove the location of the ACE Train Station from the Bernal Property Site Plan Option One and direct staff to work with the County and the Fair Board to find suitable alternatives. It was moved by Ms. McGovern, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to remove the location of the ACE Train Station from Option One and to direct staff to work collaboratively with the County and the Fair Board to identify suitable alternatives including shared parking. Mr. Brozosky suggested leaving the location of the ACE Train Station in Site Plan Option One as well as the possibility of leaving the ACE Train Station in its current location and direct staff to look at the possibility of shared parking. Mr. Fialho noted that staff is exploring many options which include shared parking and retaining the ACE Train Station in its existing location. From an Option One design standpoint to begin to wrap the Specific Plan together, clear direction from Council to remove the ACE Train Station as an option is needed, knowing full well that staff will aggressively pursue with the County alternatives that meet the needs of the collective stakeholders. As part of the EIR process, the location of the ACE Train Station at the Bernal property needs to be studied and an analysis will be produced that shows the impact of the Station on the Bernal property. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Brozosky, Mr. Fialho said that providing direction to staff with regard to the removal of the ACE Train Station on the Bernal property provides closure and provides Council flexibility in the long term to reprogram that area for an open space amenity. Mr. Brozosky said this could be a sub-area that included a train station, open space, basketball and tennis courts and open to what is eventually located in this area. He asked how this would affect the EIR if Council made something that general at this location. Mr. Rasmussen said the EIR would evaluate whatever combination of uses the Council wishes. He noted that staff would return to Council for its direction in determining the definition of the alternatives to be included in the EIR, some of which are required by CEQA. Mr. Fialho pointed out that if Council removes the location of the ACE Train Station from Site Plan Option One it would allow Council the flexibility to program that area for open space amenities or sports related activities that could include an additional lacrosse field, soccer field, tennis courts or other passive uses. Ms. McGovern noted that the public has voiced its concern about the location of the ACE Train Station on the Bernal property, particularly as it pertained to noise and the proximity of the two neighboring schools. Mr. Sullivan concurred with Ms. McGovern's comments. He noted that he is acknowledging and responding to the community who has stated that it does not want the ACE Train Station located on the Bernal property. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Brozosky, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, and Mayor Hosterman NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Pleasanton City Council 17 06/21/05 Minutes