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11. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS There were no reports presented at this meeting. 12. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Item 12a Approval of Plans an Specifications and Authorization to Call for Bids for Reconstruction of Sprinq Street, Railroad Avenue and Division Street, Project 87-26. The Director of Public Works and Utilities presented his report (SR 89:279) regarding this item. Mr. Gene Finch, representative of the Downtown Association, urged the Council to approve the moneys for the entire project, which would benefit the entire community with regard to transportation. Stanley Rathbone pointed out this area is the last rustic portion of Pleasanton. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, to adopt Resolution 89-283, approving alternative 2 of the staff report and authorizing staff to call for bids for the project. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Tarver ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Councilmember Mohr asked what the cost of the project will be in the future. Mr. Elliott indicated the cost is set for two to three years; after that add 5% for inflation each year. Mr. Tarver understands there is a great deal of money involved, but has a problem with doing half the job. Those three streets have been ignored for a long time and he would like to find a way to do the whole thing. Item 12b Report on the Closure of Blacow at the north side of Valley Avenue Mr. Elliott presented his report (SR 89:280) regarding this item. Loren Bengston, Blacow Street, indicated he was in favor of the closure. He expressed his concern about increased traffic on Valley and addressed various points in the staff report. He also indicated it is not obvious that there is a street and it is dangerous when cars slow down to turn right onto Blacow. He also pointed out vehicles cut through the neighborhood which present problems. He indicated the noise has devalued the houses. -14- 6-20-89