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Mr. Gene Pons, 832 Abbie Street, representing his mother, Irene Pons on Vervais Avenue, stated he represented the residents on this street when the original alignment was considered in 1967, at which time it was proposed that ~_~ the alignment of Del Valle would go through their homes. He advised the Del Valle Parkway has been reviewed several times in the last few years, and sup- ["" ported in the General Plan as it is now. He stated the residents on Vervais LO Avenue want the Del Valle Parkway extended. He advised this street is one of ~ the worst streets in Pleasanton; the excuse being that because the Del Valle EI] Parkway is going through there it has not been maintained. He stated that ingress and egress has been allowed on the commercial properties adjacent to ~ this street because the Del Valle Parkway is planned to go through. He ad- vised that home improvements were not allowed by the City because of possible condemnation of the properties. He stated that because of these facts it has depressed the value of the property, and that homeowners are unable to sell their property. Mr. Pons stated that the residents of Vervais have suffered with this overlay. He stated that terminating the Del Valle Parkway at Main Street would increase traffic congestion. He stated that with regard to cost considerations, the City has already made investments and has a commitment to complete this project; to do otherwise would violate public trust. Mr. Pons stated the residents on Vervais Avenue favor Plan A of the staff report and would like for Council to proceed as soon as possible with this alternative, which they feel is in the best interests of the people on Vervais Avenue and is good traffic planning management. Mr. Carl Gutermann, 1211 Summer Court, read a letter he previously sent to Councilmember Brandes, expressing disbelief that Councilmember Brandes had changed his position with regard to the widening of Hopyard Road between Black Avenue and Del Valle, from the time of the citizens meetings to the vote at the last Council meeting. He asked that this matter be reconsidered, and he urged Councilmember Brandes to consider changing his vote on this issue.' Mayor Mercer advised that any Councilmember can request that an issue be reconsidered. He stated that at the request of Mr. Kahale, the opportunity for Councilmembers to change their vote was given consideration at the pre- vious meeting, and that no one changed their vote. Mayor Mercer asked if any Councilmember would like to change their vote at this time. No Councilmember changed their vote. Councilmember Brandes stated he did not say at the citizens meetings that Hopyard Road needed to be four lanes. However, after discussion at the last Council meeting by Councilmembers Butler and Mohr, he felt it was in the best interests of the City to keep the option open so that Hopyard Road could be widened between Black Avenue and the bridge if traffic so warranted in the future. He stated that many things would have to take place before the street would be widened, if indeed it was ever necessary that these improvements be accomplished. He stated his position was not in contradiction to his state- ments made at the citizens meetings; there is no need for Hopyard Road to be four lanes at this time but it would be improper to say that this would be the case in the future. Ms. Patty Van Steenwyk, 1147 Autumn Court, expressed concern that Alter- nate B on the staff report shows Hopyard Road to be four lanes. She felt Council should consider extending Peters and Ray Streets to meet and cross St. John Street, to lessen downtown traffic congestion. - 4 11-5-85