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443 than the financial well being of the south end merchants, it effects the en- tire central business district and the City as a whole. He added this would provide a safety valve from First Street. He stated that many people feel that a left turn should be installed as evidenced by the number of signatures on petitions. He urged that Council favor the Planning Commission recommenda- tions that the Bernal Avenue/Main Street intersection be modified to allow all movements at an unsignalized intersection. Ms. Doris Polaski, 243 Main Street, stated this is not just a problem of the business owners; it also adversely effects the residents. She presented a petition, signed by 571 citizens, which read as follows: "We, the undersigned, feel that the Main Street road construction and ul- timate lack of a lefthand turn onto Sunol Blvd., has been and will con- tinue to be detrimental to the small businesses located on Main Street or near vicinity, causing them loss of business and revenue because of re- duced traffic flow. We request the City of Pleasanton reconsider this matter and allow for a lefthand turn onto Sunol Blvd. from Main Street." Mr. A1 Bronzini, 719 Main Street, stated he wants to go on record in sup- port of the comments made by Mr. Hirst; to take a look more more time to make a left turn without creating any serious traffic hazards. Mayor Mercer asked what the difference in cost would be to complete the project and make changes later or stop the project now. Mr. Elliott stated the City would not save any significant amount by stopping the project at this time; it means the intersection at Sunol, First, and Bernal would stop also. He felt it would be in the best interest to continue. Councilmember Mohr asked when the Downtown Specific Study would be com- pleted. Mr. Swift advised that a draft report is being circulated at this time, but that it only considers traffic movements that are under construction at this time. Councilmember Butler asked if the:traffic studies that have been done in- clude the completion of the Valley Avenue extension. Mr. Swift advised that they do include this extention. Councilmember Butler asked if some portion of the median would have to be torn out if a left turn lane is installed. Mr. Elliott advised that part of the median would have to be torn out. Councilmember Wilson stated he felt the work should be completed as planned and that Council should review the matter in six months to see the results of the improvements. Councilmember Mohr asked where a U-turn could legally be made. Mr. E1o liott stated he felt a U-turn could be made at the cut opposite the Police Department but he has not discussed this matter with the Police Chief and is not sure how he feels about it. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, instructing the Director of Public Works to allow the Main/Bernal/Sunol Intersection project to be completed as originally designed and directing staff to incorporate analysis of the intersection al- lowing all movements at that location as part of the proposed Downtown Specific Plan; and that Council will review this entire matter in six months to determine the impacts of the improvements. 4 - 12-15-87