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SPECIAL REPORTS Transmittal of Chamber of Commerce Proposed Modifications to Present Downtown Circula- tion Plan Mr. Ben Fernandez, representing the Chamber of Commerce, presented five proposed modifications to the present downtown traffic circulation plan, as follows: (1) con- struction of a vehicular underpass on Santa Rita Road at the Western Pacific crossing; (2) realignment of First Street to utilize the present Southern Pacific right-of-way, so that east-west traffic is directed on the new street and the existing First Street becomes a frontage road; (3) Main Street be diverted in a westerly direction to inter- sect with new Bernal Street near the School District office; (4) realignment of Ray Street to a four-way intersection and completion of Ray Street to Peters Avenue, with a concurrent closing of St. John Street; and (5) realignment of Old Berna! and Abbie Streets into a four-way intersection. Mr. Fernandez stated these are recommendations that the Chamber would like Council to consider; the first three recommendations are associated with the Southern Pacific and should be considered ahead of the last two recommendations. He added that feasibility and cost estimates have not been considered in this study. Council comp!imented the Chamber of Commerce for this input. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, instruct- ing staff to review the proposed modifications to the Doomtown Circulation Plan; to meet with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the proposed modifications; and to prepare a report to the City Council recommending specific action to be taken by Council regarding this matter. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Actions Taken by the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Boar~ and Plannin.~ Commis- sion at their meeting of July 11~ 1984 Mr. Harris presented his report (SR 84:379) dated July 13, 1984, regarding this matter, for the information of the Council. No action was required or taken by Council on this item. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Preliminary Study of Pedestrian Access to Foothill High School Mr. Warnick presented his report (SR 84:386) dated July 24, 1984, regarding this matter. Mr. Roger Dabney, representing the School District, stated that there is a minimum of 10-15 students who use the culvert as a passageway, and up to 100 students in warm weather. Ms. Car!a Bruen, 6731 Via San Blas, stated that access is needed from the Del Prado area to Foothill High School. She stated she has reviewed the staff report and favors Alternate B of the report as the best method to provide pedestrian access to Foothill High School. She added that the need will be even greater with the increase of new homes in the Del Prado area. She thanked Council and staff for their concern regard- ing this matter. Mr. Gary Geis, 2790 Corte San Blas, stated that Del Prado children should be given first priority for education and that no cost should be spared to insure their ~afety to and from school. He stated he supports Alternative B of the staff report. Ms. Trudy Fox, 364S Virgin Island Court, read a letter from her daughter Carol Fox, in support of Alternative B, and stating that safety of children in the Del Prado area should be a No. 1 priority. 9. 7/24/84