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199 Mr. Gene Finch, 649 Main Street, stated he is concerned about the Del Valle Parkway; residents on Vervais and in the Trailer Park need an answer. To keep the Del Valle Parkway in the Specific Plan is an undue burden on these people, and Council needs to make a statement to eliminate it from the Specific Plan. He stated that even though the Sunol Extension is many years away he does not want to see the downtown area divided. Mr. Finch stated that First Street is a major part of downtown. He advised that First Baptist Church, at 4100 First Street, is in the beginning stages of a major expansion program; this proposed building expansion would be highly impacted if First Street becomes a cul-de-sac. This improvement affects the decision of a lot of people; they need an answer now, not 5-10 years from now. He stated he is concerned about the downtown area but is also concerned about the overall effect of all of the community. Ms. Amelia Wilcox, resident for 24 years at 471 Bernal Court, stated she has been concerned about residences being included in the Specific Plan; if residences are not included then she can support the plan. She was actively involved in opposition to the redevelopment plan that was presented in 1974. She stated she would wait to see what actually happens with this Specific Plan as it affects residences. She stated she is pleased with the street improvements that have alleviated some of the traffic problems. She feels the First Street people are an important part of Pleasanton and she wants to see them protected. Mr. Joe Madden, 1544 Santa Rita Road, stated he had two concerns: The staff report talks about the Alameda County Planning Department talking about a light rail system on the SP vacated corridor; he thought Council was not interested in any system which would create two rails in town and should advise the County what it has in mind. Council should consider using the UP corridor. This matter keeps coming back in the reports. His second concern is traffic in the downtown. The City can't just eliminate businesses, there will be lawsuits, and it is not fair. He felt a consideration where you go one way on First Street, no cul-de-sacs, and go the other way on the SP corridor, would be a good solution. This would enhance traffic going in front of the retail centers. The only problem is it may be too short a distance, but it would alleviate the traffic flow through town. The SP underpass would be very expensive but would alleviate traffic also. If Council is going to alleviate traffic it is going to hurt some businesses. Mr. Thurman Caudill, 4715 Augustine Street, resident of Pleasanton for 46 years, stated he likes Pleasanton the way it is. He is concerned about getting into the redevelopment plan scheme. Mayor Mercer explained that only the Specific Plan is being considered tonight. Mr. Caudill asked if there is any consideration about property devaluation in the Environmental Impact Report. Mayor Mercer stated the EIR addresses environmental considerations only, not financial aspects. Mr. - 11 - 1-17-89