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Ms. Klinko agreed that the School District should manage the high school students that park on Harvest Road. She said every car that parks along Harvest Road creates sight problems and limits the amount of space available for cars to pass. She asked for Council to review the video tape. Ms. Michelotti understood Ms. Klinko's issue is the traffic on Harvest Road and safety. She said the Planning Commission did make a recommendation to temporarily close the street, but there is a considerable amount of people that do not want it closed and they have a right to be heard. She said it was recommended that the Traffic Calming Committee look at ways to make Harvest Road safer. Tonight is the application for the day care center and the traffic that might be generated from that could be discussed here tonight. Ms. Klinko said when she attended the Planning Commission meeting it was asked how can the study be done, how can the traffic be mitigated, and evaluate the traffic and open up the day care and ensure that the families will be safe. Ms. Michelotti said when a street such as Harvest Road gets closed it forces traffic to other places, which impacts other areas. Ms. Klinko agreed but the other places do not have a 90 degree blind curve. Ms. Michelotti said Harvest Road will be addressed through the Traffic Calming Committee. Ms. Klinko asked Council to view the video and to consider a forum where the people can address the traffic calming tools. She wants to address a group of people that understand the safety concern. She felt a life was more important than somebody's inconvenience. Mayor Tarver asked if there were any other speakers for the day care center application. Ms. Acosta apologized on behalf of City staff if what Ms. Klinko said did occur at the Traffic Committee meeting. Kelly Mclntosh, 3124 Joanne, would be the director on site for the preschool if it is approved tonight. She said traffic is a big concern for the Church. The Church has adjusted its hours by 45 minutes so the traffic going to the preschool/Church would not interfere with the high school traffic. The preschool has developed an admissions agreement which states the approved route for departure from the preschool would be to avoid Harvest Road and use the Del Valle Parkway and to encourage carpooling. The church is doing whatever it can to help mitigate the traffic in the neighborhood. Pleasanton City Council 26 08/18/98 Minutes