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435 overcrossing be constructed for the safety of children attending Foothill High School. She reviewed the increased cost to build the overcrossing now as com- pared to when it was first considered; she felt the increased costs are worth it for the safety of the children. She stated that the new bus system would get students to school thirty minutes before classes start which is not a satisfactory solution.- She requested Council to make a definite commitment for the pedestrian overcrossing; the need has been there for years and action should be taken as soon as possible. Councilmember Mercer explained that no action can be taken by Council to- night; a solution to the problem includes other governmental agencies. He requested the Mayor to see what can be done to appear before the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to have this project placed on STIP. Mr. Roger Dabney, representing the Pleasanton School District, stated he supports Ms. Bruen's comments. He stated the West Las Positas overcrossing has been of great benefit for school children but does not solve all the prob- lems. He stated he supports the placing of this project as a higher priority on the STIP list, and that the School District will do whatever possible to assist in this matter. He advised that with additional population in the area of Foothill High School the School District projects approximately sixty addi- tional students will be attending Foothill High School this coming year. Ms. Rita Toovey, 3761 Ashwood Drive, occupant of the residence near the culvert, stated that when the culvert was open her home was littered with de- bris. She advised she is representing several residents in her area; they are opposed to the overcrossing and specifically Plan B of the staff report. She listed several alternative methods available for children to get to Foothill Hill School without the construction of the overcrossing. She requested Coun- cil to cease further consideration of the pedestrian overcrossing. Ms. Toovey added that no one was notified that this item would be considered on the agen- da. Mayor Brandes explained that no action will be taken on the item; and that only formal public hearings require notification. Councilmember Mohr requested that all property owners that would be impacted by this issue be notified. Ms. Janice Benson, 7303 Lemonwood, stated she chose her home because of the quiet location; and that she was never informed of the possibility of a pedestrian overcrossing being constructed in this area. She strongly opposed the proposed overcrossing stating it would create a nuisance, invade privacy, be destructive to property, increase traffic and parking, create a problem with motorcycle and motorscooter activity, and be a liability to property owners. She stated the City has provided other alternatives for safety, and that parents should be more responsible. She objected to the large expendi- ture of City funds for the overcrossing project. Ms. Patricia Walcott, 7331 Lemonwood, stated this area is already congest- ed when there are activities at Foothill High School. She stated that with the West Las Positas overcrossing there is no longer a need for the proposed walkway, and there are other means of transportation available now that were not an option before. She added she would like to keep Lemonwood a quiet street, and that there are many viable alternative to this project. Mr. Gary Geis, 2790 Corte San Blas, stated there is a problem in getting students to school since free school bussing was halted after the passage of Proposition 13. He advised that children tend to take the shortest route to 9 - 7-1-86