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349 Mr. Gene Pons, 832 Abbie, representing the Pleasanton Heights Homeowners Association, and speaking on behalf of the residents on the south side of up- per Abbie, stated those people will be exposed to the extension of Avenue. Their concern is about the alignment of the road; they would like it to swing away from their homes and higher on the hill. Councilmember Brandes stated that the change suggested would create severe cuts into the hills. Mr. Pons asked if there will be a connection on upper Abbie to Bernal Avenue. Staff advised there would nut be a connection at this location. Mr. Pons asked if there are plans for connectlong Mirador Drive to Bernal. Councilmember Bran- des advised that the street is designed so that it could be, if determined later on that it should be. Mr. Frank Belecky, 892 Madeira Drive, representing Vintage Hills Home- owners, requested that a penalty be assessed if road construction is not per- formed on time and to the satisfaction of the City. He also requested that surrounding neighbors be consulted in the proposed plans for the Amador Valley Savings and Loan deve'lopment. Ms. Joanne Acker, 665 Windmill Lane, stated that everyone in this neigh- borhood is concerned about matters related to the Bernal Avenue extension, such as speed limit, soundwall, stop lights, etc. She expressed appreciation to Councilmember Brandes for meeting with the homeowners last week. She asked (.C) that this group be kept informed and be allowed to have input into the deci- ~ sions that affect them. ~'i Mayor Mercer staled he felt it would be appropriate to form a committee of ~ two Councilmembers, representatives from City staff, and as many homeowners as I'Y') would like to be involved, to meet and discuss all aspects relative to the ~ Bernal Avenue extension that will impact the Windmill Lane property owners. Mr. Bill Herlihy, 816 Abbie Street, stated he would like City Council to direct the Planning Commission to consider that Bernal Avenue as it goes so the south of Abbie and behind the Catholic Church be higher than any house on the south side of Abbie, in order to mitigate noise problems. He stated that the southeast corner of Mirador is going to be very close to the Bernal Avenue street; but he did not want soundwalls. Mr. Richard Bressem, 4937 Monaco Drive, stated he had reviewed the report, and would like to know how the figure of 6,400 cars from Puerta Vallarta to Windmill Lane was arrived at. Mr. Swift advised that these are projected fig- ures for traffic on Bernal Avenue, not Puerta Vallarta, and were determined by TJKM, Traffic Consultants. Mr. Mike Donnelly, 647 Windmill Lane, asked when the street is going to be paved; the neighbors are living in a constant dust bowl. He stated a sound- wall is necessary not only for sound but safety, and it would be advantageous for the homeowners to be involved in the planning and design of the soundwall. Mr. Elliott advised the road should be paved by the end of this month. He stated the soundwall is not scheduled yet; it has not been budgeted at this time. Mr. Ted Fairfield, representing the Lin family, expressed support for the agreement as presented. He stated that the change in elevation as suggested by Mr. Herlihy would have major impact on the costs and that the grading would have a negative impact on the Bonde property, and is in direct conflict with the plan as proposed. He stated the Lin obligation is to build Bernal Avenue 5 - 9-15-87