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It was moved by Mr. Pico, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to approve the Capital Improvement Program Budget with the addition of a traffic signal at Muirwood and Foothill Road. Ms. Dennis asked if Council should approve that now or ask for a report from staff. Mr. Pico indicated he was concerned about liability to the City. He felt the City had been "put on notice" on the safety of the intersection as a result of statements of Councilmembers or staff during the recent campaign. If some corrective action is not taken, he is concerned the City will pay more than $125,000 in a potential damage settlement. Ms. Acosta suggested that if Council supports that, then the cost of the signal could be put aside and staff could bring back a report about the necessary improvements and the potential costs. Ms. Michelotti could support that approval so long as the report is an in depth report. Mr. Tarver also would support that, but he wanted it clear to the people that it would be added to the five year capital improvement program and that it is clear what will be built. Ms. Acosta said the money for the traffic signal could become a "place holder" and staff would come back with a report outlining options and funding. Mr. Tarver wanted staff to look at everything in total, not just pick one item out for review without comparing it to other safety issues or intersections that need signals. He did not want to pick one thing out just because it was a campaign issue. Ms. Ayala agreed and requested the motion to be separated. Mr. Pico and Ms. Dennis withdrew their previous motion. It was moved by Mr. Pieo, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to adopt Resolution No. 99-089, adopting the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 1999/2000 through 2003/2004. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Dennis, Michelotti, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Pleasanton City Council 8 06/22/99 Minutes