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327 Mayor Mercer advised this ordinance would be on the agenda of October 6, 1987, for the second reading, to allow time for the appropriate meetings to be held to work out the proper language for the ordinance. Mayor Mercer recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Mayor Mercer reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Discussion of Stop S'i~n at Valley and Blackbird M Mayor ercer s~'(ed he requested this item be placed on the agenda to al- low for discussion. He stated that since the recent accident at this inter- section the Police Department has increased their patrol on Valley Avenue in an attempt to deter.line the driving habits in this area. He stated that 41 citations were issued for drivers exceeding the speed limit by 10 MPH. He stated this is a dangerous intersection and that action needs to be taken im- mediately to alleviate this situation. Ms. Joannie Wagner, resident of Pleasanton for twenty years, stated she is aware that Valley Avenue is a busy street. She advised that since the recent accident she started a petition requesting a stop sign or signalization be placed in the intersection of Valley Avenue and Blackbird Way. The petition was signed by 1457 adults and 331 children. She asked that something be done as soon as possible as school starts September 9th, and soccer practice at the Sports Park is also beginning. Mr. Victor Bailey, Black Avenue, stated that the existing stop sign on Valley Avenue is difficult. to see; he felt that a flashing yellow light would be more effective. He stated there is a need for the same thing on Black Avenue. Ms. Janette Grant, Northway Road, stated that possibly the speed limit is excessive for this area of the street; perhaps it should be lowered. She felt a stop sign would also slow down traffic and make the street more safe. Mr. Don Adams, Blackbird Way, stated he concurs that there should be a four-way stop or signalization at the intersection of Valley and Blackbird to protect families in this area. He felt Council and the Traffic Department should look at other intersections throughout the city where a dangerous situation exists and take preventative measures. Ms. Nicole Abner stated she was almost hit by a car while crossing Valley Avenue this week; she requested that stop signs be installed immediately. Ms. Marsha Taylor, 4156 Cid Way, stated she supports the installation of a four-way stop on Valley at Blackbird. She stated the crosswalk on Santa Rita Road at the Amador Shopping Center is also a very dangerous crossing; maybe the speed limit needs to be lowered at this location. Ms. Lillian Jacobson stated she saw the recent accident happen; she urged something be done immediately to slow down traffic. She stated there is also a problem with glare at this intersection. Ms. Susan R. Contrarous stated that study needs to be done to see whether a four-way stop sign or signalization would be more effective. She stated that traffic lights do not allow enough time to get across the street before 7 - 9-1-87