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Ms. McGovern asked staff to provide an update to Council regarding the add alternatives to the Phase I Bernal Sports Fields. Mayor Hosterman invited public comments. Pat Griffin, a Pleasanton resident, asked Council not to make a decision this evening regarding the Kottinger Creek Restoration project that would predetermine what it could decide when this project comes before Council. Cheri Puis, a Pleasanton resident and a member of Friends of Kottinger Creek, concurred with Ms. Griffin's comments. She believed any decision Council made now before it had the opportunity to review the design plans for the Kottinger Creek Restoration project would be premature. As the staff report indicated, this project has a funding shortfall of $305,273. However, staff has submitted a California River Parkways Grant application in the amount of $304,000. She noted that the staff report offered a solution to reduce the project scope by incorporating fewer bridges from the number included in the current design. The objective of this project is creek restoration and at least two if not three of the existing culverts need to be removed to achieve this goal. The bridges need to be reconstructed to preserve access to the pathway for recreation that is continued for 35 years. She expressed concern regarding the proposed reduction to this project and asked Council to approach this project with the same support it has given to this point and fully fund it as has been done for the other four priority projects. Tom Gallagher, a Pleasanton resident and a member of Friends of Kottinger Creek, support all five Council priority projects. He concurred with the previous speakers comments. He reminded Council that the Kottinger Creek Restoration project has been in the works for the past six years. The final design is completed and awaiting Council approval in order for the project to be submitted for bid. The final project design includes the three bridges, which is necessary for the proper restoration as recommended. He noted that necessary funding needed to be obtained with or without the Grant. He emphasized the importance of Council granting final approval for the project design, which is critical to the overall timeframe to complete this project. Friends of Kottinger Creek believe this is a worthwhile project in which the School District can share for its natural science classes. Vanessa Kawaihau, a Happy Valley resident, encouraged Council to move forward with reallocating the funds for the five Council priority projects. She suggested removing the Kottinger Creek Restoration project out of the proposed funding plan and not make it contingent upon approval of the other four projects. She noted that a portion of the South Pleasanton Neighborhood Park Reserve was used by the prior Council for the Phase I Bernal Sports Field. This Council also approved using a portion of the Reserve for the purchase of the property on Vervais. It was her recollection that the balance of the South Pleasanton Neighborhood Park Reserve was more than $47,275, and there was a certain portion that could not be used for anything other than land acquisition without changing an ordinance. Mr. Bocian said that was correct. Mayor Hosterman closed the public comments. Pleasanton City Council Minutes 11 03/07/06