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311 "The following homeowners and citizens petition the City of Pleasan- ton, California to install 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Valley Blvd. and Via De Los Milagros." Mr. Tom Mooney, residing at the corner of Via De Los Milagros and Valley Avenue, stated that it is becoming increasingly more difficult and dangerous to get across this intersection for both pedestrians and vehicles; people com- ing from Via De Los Milagros cannot see into the intersection. Mr. Bill Melbrick stated that residents have been concerned about this situation since the master planning for the park in January 1985, when it was indicated that Via De Los Milagros would be a major access street to the park. He stated the intersection at Via De Los Milagros has limited visibility, and the posted speed limit on Valley of 35 MPH creates an extremely dangerous situation. He stated that Via De Los Milagros is the only street without some kind of traffic control. He added the basic need is to get safe access to the park. Councilmember Brandes asked Mr. Elliott whether or not the more logical solution would be signalization or stop signs. Mr. Elliott stated his choice would be traffic signals. He added that signalization would cost approximate- ly $175,000-$200,000, and would take approximately four months to install and be in operation. Mayor Mercer stated that with summer coming up and the park being used more than at other times, he felt temporary stop signs should be installed as soon as possible with signalization later. Mr. Bill Vangelder, Traffic Engineer, stated it is fairly common if a sig- nal is to be installed to put up stop signs ahead of time, until the sig- nalization is operable. He personally felt that signalization is the best option for the continued flow of traffic, however this street does not warrant a traffic signal according to traffic counts. Councilmember Wilson stated there are several four-way stops on Valley Avenue which are effective; he felt the cost of signalization cannot be justified. Councilmember Mohr asked if signalization would reduce noise in this area; she has received complaints from residents in this area. Mr. Vangelder stated that signalization would reduce vehicle noise. Councilmember Butler stated that at this type of intersection where the traffic volume is predominately all arterial, he felt a two-way stop would be more appropriate at this point. He felt a four-way stop is going to add to congestion. The only choice is to have a two-way stop or signalization; he could not justify the need for a signal based on the traffic counts. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Wil- son, that Resolution No. 88-199, approving the installation of signalization at the intersection of Valley Avenue and Via De Los Milagros; amending the Capital Improvement Program budget to cover the costs of this installation; and instructing staff to establish temporary four-way stop signs at this loca- tion as soon as possible, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer - 5 5-3-88