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because the detention basin is still subject to discussion. They wanted to depict a dog exercise area on the site and their desire is for more space if possible. Mr. Ferber said the detention basin is about 3.5 acres, '/< of which would be slopes, and he noted there are many dog parks in California that are in drainage basins. The idea was to have a dry, small running area in the corner at the edge of the park and if the basin is used, the area will be much more substantial. Councilmember Cook-Kallio also liked the idea for having more shade. Vice Mayor Thorne thanked staff and community participants, feels it has been an inclusive process and the end product is in the best interests of the community. He likes the proposed plan but still voiced concern in providing all-weather turf for the sports fields and did not want to lose sight of the fact that we still have a need for all-weather sports fields in the City. He asked staff to accelerate the process of providing those types of facilities on Bernal. He did not like the idea of moving the ice facility, thinks it opens up too many possibilities for increasing FAR's, and believed the proposed plan looks to be the best use of the property. He also supported the second restroom, hopes the facility is a regional one which provides the ability for people to spend money and have access to facilities in Pleasanton, and hoped for a bigger dog park if it can be included into the plan. Councilmember McGovern said she was a little concerned about the area where the plaza connects to the retail and hoped that in working with the retail center, the City can have a good entrance to the park, as well as have a good transition from the retail area from the corner to the east. She is intrigued with the grassland sections by 12 where overflow parking can be located, and she questioned whether it could be used for lawn bowling. Mr. Wolfe said staff's concern was that formalized activities not be proposed there because there may be issues with priority when the lot is needed for overflow parking and wanted maximization of use. He said their intent was to reduce the amount of hardscape, but informal activities could occur, and Mr. Ferber said one factor will be one of maintenance. Councilmember McGovern said she was interested in shade structures, more picnic and sitting areas, having the park built at the same time and what kinds of plans can be worked out with the Sharks. She wanted to know how many fields could actually fit into the acreage the Sharks area is taking, and she wanted to see whether the City could have some donation toward Bernal Park. She said the park offers many amenities, is extremely interested in the Arroyo, looking at the fish ladder and more native area, is excited with the children's play area and good equipment, is interested in looking at what happens with the detention area and increasing the size of the dog park, and possibly bring back the bocce ball area. She did not want to think that 19 and 30 are the only areas of the park that can be used by the public, is interested in connecting West Los Positas, wants the large building to be net zero using solar, and appreciates the work done. She requested the discussion with the Sharks be transparent. City Manager Fialho said staff would bring back some conceptual terms at a regular meeting for the Council's review and input and said a similar process occurred with Park View assisted living facility where financial cash flow issues were discussed. A ground lease was returned at that time for Council review and consideration, which was ultimately ratified in public. Councilmember McGovern confirmed with the City Manager that staff can hold the conceptual ground lease term discussion in late August, receive the Council's reaction and then establish a better timeline as to the final agreement. At that time, more information can be gathered on the detention basin and other comments. Councilmember McGovern also asked for a family style Special Meeting Minutes 8 June 10, 2008