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119 REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Proposed Traffic Recommendations for the Downtown Revitalization Program (Contd. from 4-12-83) Mr. Warnick presented his report (SR 83:167) dated May 3, 1983, regarding this matter. Mayor Butler presented a letter f~om the Pleasanton Downtown Association dated May 6, 1983, stating that after review of this matter, for the most part the profes- sional people do not oppose the stop signs on Main Street but that the merchants do oppose the installation of stop signs. The Downtown Association requests that traffic be closely monitored at the subject intersections after the stop signs are installed and that an evaluation be made for twelve months after implementation. Ms. Lori Scott Venter, 210 Rose Avenue, thanked the Council for continuing this item from the meeting of April 12, 1983, to allow the Downtown Association to review this matter further. She advised the doomtown merchants are split on the effective- ness of the proposed stop signs. She stated the greatest concern is on Main Street and St. Mary Street relative to traffic problems at the entrance of the Country Faire Market. She requested that traffic be monitored closely at the stop signs for a twelve month period. Ms. Debra Strong, Executive Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber's recommendations are the same as previously presented. Councilmember Mohr stated she had concerns about the bus stop in front of Country Faire Market and at Lafayette Savings on Main Street, and requested that staff look into the possibility of moving the bus stops to alleviate traffic congestion at these locations. Councilmember Brandes stated he had grave reservations regarding installing stop signs on Main Street, but felt the signs could be installed at a minimum cost and easily removed if they did not prove successful. Mayor Butler stated he was extremely concerned about stop signs being placed on Main Street but since no other control has been successful up to now, he stated he is willing to see if the proposed stop signs will ease the traffic situation. It was moved by Councilmember Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Resolution No. 83-188, establishing three-way stop intersections on Main Street at Bernal Avenue and on Main Street at St. Mary Street; directing staff to install appropriate directional signin~ in the downtown area as suggested by the Chamber of Commerce; and directing staff to monitor the effects of these actions on traffic control in the downtown area over the next year and to report their effectiveness to the City Council in May, 1984, or earlier if unexpected developments should occur, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mercer, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Butler NOES: None ABSENT: None Preliminary Recommendation New..City. T.e.lephone System Councilmember Mercer abstained from participation in this item due to Conflict of Interest. Mr. Walker presented the report of the Assistant to the City Manager (SR 83:173) dated May 4, 1983, regarding this matter. 6. s/10/83