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273 MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mr. A1 Mansky, 7430 Pa]m Court, stated he is concerned about safety at the intersection of West Las Positas and Muirwood. He stated that many children walk this route and that it is also a bus stop. He asked Council to consider putting a flagman at this intersection or place a four-way stop at this location. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Brandes, that Resolution No. 83-49, establishing a four-way stop at West Las Positas and Muirwood from the commencement of construction to termination of construction of the West Las Positas overcrossing project, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Ms. Sue Oleson, 1862 Devoka Way, Livermore, representing the residents of Pleasanton Gardens, stated that the housing at Pleasanton Gardens was flooded out on January 23rd and against on January 26th. She stated there had been an excellent ~'~ response to this situation from the Red Cross, Police Department and Fire Department. F~- Ms. Oleson asked that a comprehensive study be undertaken by the City to determine [O the reason for the flood conditions and methods to prevent it from happening again. ~-~ She also requested financial aid from the City to assist victims of the flood to re- place the necessities they had lost. Ms. Oleson presented two preliminary studies; ~ one completed by Associated Professions Inc., and the other done by Alameda County. ~ Ms. Oleson reviewed various reasons for the flood problems and presented a drawing showing the housing units that sustained the most damage. She suggested the City enact an ordinance against ho~eowners placing leaves in the street, as this is a major reason the grates get clogged up, which partially caused the flooding condi- tions. She stated the culverts under Kottinger, First and Second Streets appear to be undersized. She advised that from the rains the previous evening that water was running over the sand bags and onto the driveway. Ms. Oleson requested that the City authorize the comprehensive study and to use whatever method appropriate to relieve the flooding conditions at Pleasanton Gardens. Councilmember Brandes asked if there had been any damage or danger from large falling trees. Ms. Oleson stated she was not aware of any falling trees. Mr. Dale Harrington, Administrator of Pleasanton Gardens, 251 Kottinger, thanked Ms. Oleson for her assistance during the storms, and he also commended the residents of Pleasanton Gardens who were affected by the flood. He asked the City to assist in whatever way possible to relieve the flooding conditions. He stated that he had per- sonally cleaned leaves out of the grates in an attempt to allow the water to flow down the drains. He asked that something be done to reduce this problem. He stated that in the latest storm the City had removed the grates entirely which had helped. Mr. Harrington stated that some donations had been received but that additional money is needed to replace furnishings and clothing of the flood victims. He stated there was no flood insurance on the housing units. He stated he felt that a comprehensive study needs to be completed on the entire area, not just Pleasanton Gardens, and a solution resolving the problems so that flooding will not happen again. Mr. Harrington stated he would cooperate in whatever way possible to assist in relieving this condition. He stated he did not feel totally secure with the sand bags. He stated the highest priority should be placed on life, then property; and stated that maybe the City needs to reorient its priorities. Mayor Butler and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Oleson and Mr. Harrington for their presentations and for bringing this matter to the attention of the Council. Ms. Ethel Shaw, 251 Kottinger, President of Pleasanton Gardens Association, thanked all the volunteers, Police Department, Firemen, and Red Cross for their assistance dur- ing the floods. She also thanked Mr. Harrington, the new manager, for his cooperation and assistance. 5. 2/8/83