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11. Public Comment Philip Ciesiekki expressed concerns regarding an interaction he had with Pleasanton Police Officers related to a report he filed with the Police Department and asked that the City address his concerns. Mayor Thorne stated this item is not on tonight's agenda; however, he will follow up with the City Manager regarding the issue PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 12. Continued from October 16 — Approve restriping Stoneridge Drive at Arroyo Mocho Bridge to facilitate two lanes in both the Eastbound and Westbound directions Assistant City Manager Brian Dolan introduced the report. Mike Tassano, Traffic Engineer, provided a staff report and PowerPoint addressing: Restriping Stoneridge Drive at Arroyo Mocho Bridge, Traffic Volumes, Speeds, and Accidents, Eastbound, Westbound Stoneridge Drive, and Agreements. Traffic Engineer Tassano mentioned that traffic volumes have stabilized on the bridge to the level predicted prior to opening and stated there has been one accident. He provided visuals of the approaches from the west and east-bound directions and acknowledged the bridge was designed for four lanes of traffic. There have been repeated incidents of vehicle racing and speeding, as well as impacts related to vehicles trying to merge into the current two-lane configuration. Assistant City Manager Dolan provided historical background on the project. He noted the regional agreement between Alameda County and the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton in which the cities agreed to support State Route 84 if Pleasanton provided assurances regarding the extension of Stoneridge. It was preferred that all cities had their extensions opened concurrently; however, it was explicitly stated in the agreement that each agency could open their arterial prior to the other agencies. He noted the agreement between the City of Pleasanton, the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority, Safe Streets Pleasanton, Alameda Creek Alliance and the Center for Biological Diversity. This agreement resolved litigation on the Staples Ranch Specific Plan EIR and stated the bridge could be re-striped to four lanes two years after the opening, provided there has been evaluation of traffic data and opportunities for public input and a public hearing. He noted none of the signatories on the agreements have expressed opposition to the four-lane re-striping. Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comments. Robert Epperly, Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton, Chair of Resident Council, spoke in favor of re- striping and noted he spoke at the previous meeting. Subsequently, he authored and sent a letter to Mayor Thorne expressing the safety concerns related to the two-lane striping and acknowledged letters sent by other residents. He noted there is almost unanimous consensus of the Stoneridge Creek residents on this matter to re-stripe the bridge to four lanes. Mr. Epperly noted the safety concerns related to the current two-lane configuration and the extra traffic volumes due to busy shopping and developments nearby. Mayor Thorne stated approximately 90% of the Council Chamber audience expressed support for the four-lane re-striping. Kate Gong, Stoneridge Creek Communications representative, expressed support for the re- striping to four lanes and noted the increase in development and activity in the areas surrounding City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5 November 6, 2018