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the 17 acre site. These included both active and passive uses, along with trails and access to the regional system along the Arroyo Mocho, extensive landscaping, and pedestrian friendly access points. As anticipated, during this period it became apparent that there was some interest in incorporating the neighborhood park and that some of the desired amenities could also be incorporated into it. Therefore, the remainder of the planning process included all 22 acres of parkland envisioned for the Staples Ranch Property. A proposed draft master plan (Attachment 6) was presented at a third community workshop on Saturday, March 15, again at Mohr Elementary School. The same advertising methods were utilized, and there were approximately 65 in attendance. Major elements of the Plan included the following items: • Two (2) lighted tennis courts • Three (3) bocce courts • A dog exercise area • 12 space parking area on the neighborhood park site • A four (4) rink ice facility; 215 paved parking spaces; and grass overflow lot for an additional 145 vehicles • Trail staging area/community park parking - 36 spaces • Restroom facility • Children's play area • Loop trail throughout the property • Access to the Arroyo Mocho • Individual and group picnic areas • Central pedestrian promenade • Open turf • Open space meadow Community reaction to the plan was generally positive, particularly the actual number of amenities incorporated into the plan and the amount of green space surrounding both the neighborhood and community park sites. Some concern was expressed about the distance from amenities in the neighborhood park and the restroom facility, which was placed nearer to the play area and trailhead. It was agreed, however, to possibly move the restroom if it didn't significantly increase the distance from the play area. It was also noted that the proposed master plan contained no lighted sports field, however, staff did acknowledge that the City would be initiating other options to address that need in the near term, including Phase II of Bernal Community Park. The second phase of Bernal Community Park calls for construction of three (3) fields to serve the needs of those programs, and it was pointed out that the City Council had recently included that project as a priority for 2008-09. Lighted ball fields at this location is consistent with the Bernal Community Park Master Plan and Specific Plan. Phase I of Bernal Park is currently under construction. Page 5 of 10