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BACKGROUND In August 1997, Kaiser Sand and Gravel agreed to enter into an Indemnity Agreement with the City holding Kaiser harmless for any injuries resulting from public use of the Martin Avenue Buffer area. At this time, the City constructed a trail to connect Mohr Avenue to the Mohr Elementary School and Amaral Park. The trail had also been established in the City of Pleasanton Master Trails Plan. This 13.26 acre buffer area is located on the east side Martin Avenue and is currently owned by Zone 7. The access includes a paved pathway along Martin Avenue separated by a tree planter strip area and unimproved trails meandering through the property. This parcel is currently outside the City limits and with the concurrence of Zone 7 the City is proposing annexation of this parcel into the City of Pleasanton. Following annexation, the City will execute a license agreement with Zone 7 that ensures continued public access to the property for trails, bicyclists and equestrians. This will also enable the City to maintain the property, including landscape maintenance, waste and litter removal, and weed abatement. DISCUSSION General Plan Issues This annexation is consistent with the City's General Plan. The General Plan states that the annexation of parcels of unincorporated land is critical to the effective system of municipal services. The General Plan identifies the following criteria for evaluating annexation proposals: 1. The public agencies, which provide services, should be able to serve the annexed area with existing or expandable services. This property will be served by the City of Pleasanton with regards to park maintenance, fire, and police protection. 2. The proposed annexation should be a logical extension of an existing planned or developed area. This proposed annexation is contiguous to the city limits at the easterlyright-of-way of Martin Avenue. This parcel is included in the City's Master Trail Plan and is within the City's sphere-of-influence. 3. The quality of the development proposed for the area to be annexed should enhance the existing community. No development is proposed for this parcel. However, this parcel has multi-use trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians. The subject annexation is contiguous to the city limits and is within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. This annexation appears to be a logical expansion of the City boundary and would allow control of the property for multi-use trails for pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. Page 2 of 4