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167 <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarver preferred preserving the existing bridge. He felt that there are alternatives <br />to removing the bridge if the community wants to do so. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis suggested designating the bridge historical and should it ever neerill~ to be <br />removed, it will be moved to another location in Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico felt that if the bridge is named as a landmark then it should be preserved in its <br />present location. I-Ie agreed that it should be saved. <br /> <br /> There was discussion about the realignment of Bemal Avenue and the existing bridge. <br /> <br /> Mr. Swift indicated that staff can provide new drawing to reflect Council' s desire for the <br />bridge. Staff will report to the Council with a new drawing of the structural elements, as well <br />as the alignment of the road. Alignment 1 is the best alternative. Any future widening of the <br />road will be reviewed by Council. <br /> <br /> Mr. Summers recommended Alignment B1 (Page 7 of the staff report) be adopted. He <br />felt this would accomplish the short term as well as for the long term goals. This alignment <br />would allow the existing bridge to remain, approve a new two lane bridge at this time on an <br />alignment that was acceptable by the Council, and also allows for expansion, if needed. He <br />asked for confirmation on the existing alignment because the construction of the project is being <br />delayed. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Ms. Mohr, and seconded by Ms. Scribner, approving Alternative <br />Alignment No. 1, Interim (2-lane Concrete Bridge with Future Widening to the South). <br /> <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers Dennis, Mohr, Pico, Scribner and Mayor Tarver <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br /> It was moved by Mr. Pico, and seconded by Ms. Dennis, that Resolution No. 93-97, be <br />adopted, adopting a policy to preserve the Bemal Avenue Bridge and requesting the General Plan <br />Review Committee to consider adding language naming the bridge a historical landmark in the <br />General Plan. <br /> <br />The roll call vote was as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers Dennis, Mohr, Pico, Scribner and Mayor Tarver <br />NOES: None <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br />07/20/93 11 <br /> <br /> <br />