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Traffic Engineer Michael Tassano said in November when he discussed the matter with Ms. Testa, instead of taking the one survey that revealed 53 MPH, he went back out in March, conducted the survey himself and it came back at 52.1 MPH. He went back again in April and in June and each time the survey results came in below the 52.5 MPH threshold with the latest one at 51.8 MPH. Because of this he felt comfortable that the speed zoning segment and the study was accurate. The reason for the unusual conditions is that there is construction going on, increased development which can change traffic conditions which is not readily apparent to the driver, and recently there was a change in the roadway surface due to the removal of round-abouts. Accident history from November to the current time is not enough to say whether it is improved or reduced, so without the ability to review two years' worth of accident history, he would prefer to implement the lower speed to be cautious in that approach. Brenda Bush asked that the SophrinoNineyard left-hand turn be surveyed for safety, as it was a blind turn. Mayor Hosterman asked that when adjustments to speed are made which have been upward if it has resulted in the opportunity to address speeders throughout town. Mr. Tassano said the Council has been consistent in setting speeds based on the critical speed and parameters discussed tonight, except for two changes where, based on circumstances, a reduced speed was applied. Director Wilson said when a number of speed limit speeds were revised in 2002/03 they were below the 85th percentile, he was not aware of any issues with the court that the City's decision should not be enforced. Councilmember McGovern said there is a radar sign in the Laguna Oaks subdivision from 40 to 35 MPH, and her concern was for those needing to get onto Vineyard Avenue from stop signs and whether or not they have enough time to get into the flow of traffic. She is willing to go to 45 MPH based on the report from the Traffic Engineer. Mayor Hosterman agreed and given the on-going construction she hoped the speed on Vineyard would continue to be reviewed and adjusted, as necessary. Motion: It was m/s by McGovern/Cook-Kallio to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance No. 1959 amending Title 11, Chapter 11.20, Section 11.20.010 of the Municipal Code for setting a speed limit of 45 MPH on Vineyard Avenue between Pietronave Lane and Machado Place. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Sullivan PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 22. Consider conceptual site/use plan and reorientation of the park boundary for the proposed Staples Ranch Community Park Assistant City Manager Steve Bocian presented the staff report and indicated in 1989 the City adopted the Stoneridge Drive Specific Plan which covered 293 acres in northeastern Pleasanton. Of those, the 17 acre Staples Ranch Community Park was not yet developed and he presented the map of the Specific Plan and its parks. In 2005 the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority (SPA) proposed development of the remaining 124 acre park City Council Minutes 7 July 17, 2007