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Mr. Rick Zuniga, 5176 Black Avenue, stated he appreciates the stop sign at Black and Greenwood, and feels the stop sign at Black and Harvest is necessary. He stated there have been many changes in the traffic situation since the General Plan was ini- tiated, and that Council should look at long terms solutions to the problems, not just at a quick fix. He stated the real issue of widening of the Del Valle Parkway is residential integrity and safety of the children. He urged Council not to be swayed by industrial development but make a decision in the interest of all people and adjust the general plan accordingly. Overflow traffic is already prohibitive. He stated he would like to see a slow down of progress, and plan ahead in the interest of the people. He suggested timed stop lights to alleviate traffic on Black Avenue, 35 MPH speed limit except during school hours then 25 MPH. He concluded by stating a plan needs to be brought out separating commercial from residential. Mr. George Spiliotopoulos, 5638 San Jose Drive, stated it is important to remember that Pleasanton is a maturing community. He added that many families have more cars than they used to and that many activities in the community such as sports, church, and schools, necessitate vehicular movement. He stated that the in- crease in traffic is not something that has happened instantly, it has generated gradually with the growing City. He stated that the downtown area is struggling, and will eventually be smothered because no one can get to it if adequate measures are not taken regarding downtown traffic. He stated he felt Council should be sensitive to the concerns of the neighbors because they generally are more aware of the needs in their own neighborhood than any- one. He added the present City Council is more responsive to the concerns of the community than any City Council in recent years. He stated a commitment has been made to the neighbors on Stanley Boulevard to preserve the residential character and he felt this same commitment should be made with regard the residents of Del Valle Parkway and Black Avenue. Mr. Gregory J. Thome, 1745 Paseo Del Cajon, stated that resi- dents in his neighborhood are concerned about protecting the wel- fare of the environment and the increased noise. He stated they oppose any expansion of Hopyard Road, and also oppose the widen- ing of Del Valle to four lanes. He presented a petition signed by 36 residents, which read as follows: "We the undersigned feel that a soundwall on the west side of Hopyard Road from Black Avenue to Del Valle is mandatory not only to help curb the noise created by the expanded traffic on Hopyard, but also to insure the safe- ty of our residence." He asked that this request be considered in connection with dis- cussion of the Del Valle Parkway. Mayor Mercer instructed staff to prepare a report regarding costs of a soundwall in this area. 10-15-85 - 7 -