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18 <br /> <br /> regarding the noise impact on the Civic Square apartments due to <br /> the trains. On a collateral issue, he asked whether the City had <br /> a disaster plan because he believed that hazardous materials were <br /> being transported through a residential area on the Western Pacific <br /> tracks. <br /> <br /> Russ Trapani, 4430 Pleasanton Avenue, answered Ms. Mohr's <br /> question regarding the new businesses that are generated as a <br /> result of the train. He stated there are no new businesses in <br /> Sunol by choice. However Pleasanton could expect a lot of foot <br /> traffic generated by train passengers. <br /> <br /> Sharrell Michelotti, 7873 Olive Court, stated that she <br /> supported this item as well and felt that it would be a great <br /> addition to this community. <br /> <br /> There being no further testimony, Mr. Mercer declared the <br /> public hearing closed. <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler indicated that all the previous discussions were <br /> concerning rail service and not the rails themselves. He felt that <br /> a historic steam train would be a wonderful attraction for a <br /> downtown area. He was concerned about the crossing at Bernal <br /> Avenue but was very interested in this project. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver supported the project. He thought it would be a <br /> great use for the Southern Pacific right-of-way. <br /> <br /> Ms. Scribner commented that the Downtown Task Force was in <br /> favor of this concept. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr agreed that this steam train was a delightful and <br /> charming addition to this town. She supported the concept but was <br /> still looking into other alternatives as to where to place this so <br /> that it would be best for the community. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer stated that he would not support light rail and <br /> a steam engine on the same tracks. He felt that the Council should <br /> tell the Tri-Valley Transportation Council that the Council does <br /> not want light rail downtown. He was not opposed to steam engines <br /> downtown. His main concern was safety and if public safety <br /> vehicles could move across the crossings. He concluded that it <br /> would be extremely charming for our community to have the train. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Mr. Butler, and seconded by Scribner, that <br /> Resolution No. 92-12 be adopted, approving the preliminary proposal <br /> by Ed Churka to extend the Niles Canyon Railway (steam tourist <br /> railroad operated by the Pacific Locomotive Association) from Niles <br /> Canyon along the former Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way into <br /> Downtown Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> 1/7/92 <br /> 18 <br /> <br /> <br />