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A PROPOSAL The City o~ Pleasanton Pursuant to our conversation of Ma~ch ~, ve are very pleased to propose the following work program for the Walter Johnson Park Master Plan. Kent Watson & Associates is committed to producing spins that is environmentally sensitive~ fiscaZly feasible~ and veil-supported by the residents of Pleasanton. As I indicSted~ vith the proposed budget of $12~eee, ve can produse a plan. Hovever~ Z feel that it would be s bare minimum plan. We would, therefore, feel more comfortable with our product if an additional $20eee were available. You viII note on the attached Task List & Fees that ve have indicated a basic pro~ect cost of el2,18e. ee. This asount does not, however, alloy for any contingenotee. In otKer verde, ve are not covered for any unforseen delays or additional staff time that. might ' be required to respond to community comments or other issues unforeeen As you know, I have had extensive experience in master planning processes end I am very familiar with public agency requirements for public facilities. From our york with the Zone 7 Arroyo Management Plan ve know that the plannlng of public facilities*can be both welcomed by the community and the source of considerable controversy. Based on our 1nittel meetings and research, the following 1seems vtll need to be addressed in the master plan process: 1) Access. The park has no direct publlc street access, which reduces its visibility and availability to the community. Appropriate vehicular, pedestrian, and equestrian access to the park through potential and exlettng development areas and adjacent public open space ls crttlcal to the reasonable development of Walter Johnson Park. 2) Preservation. The significant natural areas of the park should be preserved and enhanced by the Heater Plan. The development of the park and increased use shouldnot lmpact on the habitats of the park. 3) EBRPD Pleasanton Ridgelands Pro~ect. We reallze that thle pro~ect has had a range of community and agency reactions. While ve v111 co-ordinate vlth the EBRPD process ve vlll emphasize that this pro~ect ls separate and discrete, and has been part of the Pleasanton Park system for several years. The master plan te an extension of the ~alter Johnson legacy to the City. 4) Trails. Trall layout and surfacing vtll have to balance recreation, preservatlon~ and maintenance requirements while minimizing visual and environmental impacts, such as Increased run-off and erosion.