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471 "The signatures below are of residents of the City of Pleasanton requesting that the City Council include in the 1987 capital im- provement budget sufficient money to finance the building of a spe- cial project along the east side of Foothill Road between the north- ern boundary of Foothill High School and Mohler Park that~includes a safety/soundwall, a pedestrian/bicycle path, and appropriate and irrigated landscapin9." Mr. Melander strongly urged Council to consider this project. Mr. Richard Statham, 4118 Orangewood Court, stated that traffic has in- creased since the opening of West Las Positas Boulevard, thus increasing the noise level. Ms. Rose Boardman, 4884 Treewood Court, stated the traffic noise is bad, and that it is also very dangerous for pedestrians to walk along this section. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that funds be included in the 1987-88 Capital Improvement Pro- gram for engineering studies for the installation of a soundwall, pedestrian/ bicycle path, and landscaping on Foothill Road from Foothill High School to Moller Park. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Bran'des, Butler, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Wilson ABSENT: None Streets Mayor Mercer stated the rear of the Sports Park is yet to be developed and there is concern of the neighbors regarding the street pattern. He advised that the Director of Public Works has developed a self-contained plan to im- prove the street within the park for a cost of approximately $300,000, which will provide more parking, turnouts, and widen the road. He stated there is $245,000 remaining in funds committed by Prudential Insurance Company for the Sports Park or other North Pleasanton recreation facilities. He suggested this money be used for the street improvement with the r~maining allocated from Park and Recreation funds or some other source. Councilmember Wilson stated he felt all major street circulation projects should have first priority and be completed before other more minor street projects are considered; thus providing better traffic circulation and improv- ing traffic congestion. Mr. Dennis Powers, 3164 Joanne Circle, thanked Council, Park and Recre- ation Commission, and staff for meeting with the concerned residents on Park- side Drive. He requested the inner street be completed and that Parkside Drive not be opened up, which would allow thru traffic. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wilson, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, instructing staff to proceed with the street improvements within the Sports Park as designed by the Director of Public Works; using the $245,000 funds from Prudential Insurance Company committed for the Sports Park with the remaining $55,000 to be allocated from Park and Recreation funds. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer - 8 - 3-17-87