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Mayor Mercer stated that the Main Street signals did not seem to be properly synchronized and he requested staff to investigate this matter in order to maintain a better flow of traffic in the downtown area. Mayor Mercer asked about the status of a report he recently requested regarding shuttle bus service within the City and particularly to the regional shopping center. The City Manager advised the report is in the process of being prepared with various alternatives being reviewed at this time. Mayor Mercer stated that low hanging tree limbs were obstructing the view of the new Stop sign at Northway and Crestline. He requested staff to have these trees trimmed as soon as possible. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmembers presented various Committee Reports for the information of the Council. Councilmember Kephart reported on the water slide hearings this date at the Board of Supervisors-and East Bay Regional Park District. He stated he delivered the City's resolution setting forth opposition to this project unless traffic measures are mitigated. He advised that he raised two points: that Shadow Cliffs is a rural park setting and that this project would be more appropriate in an urban center; and the project would cause adverse traffic impacts on Stanley Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. Councilmember Kephart stated the proposed Hindu project on Vine- yard Avenue had been denied because of lack of municipal services and traffic impacts and he felt the same considerations should be taken regarding the proposed water slide project. Councilmember Kephart advised that the possibility of the completion of Valley Avenue was discussed at the East Bay Regional Park District hearing and that various cost figures for this project were reviewed. He stated a final decision on the water slide project will be made this date by East Bay Regional Park District. Councilmember Mohr stated she and the City Attorney artended the Board of Super- visors meeting regarding the City's appeal of Q-53, permit application of Kaiser Sand and Gravel. The City Attorney reviewed the background of this matter stating that the City felt this permit should be conditioned to prohibit trucks on First Street or to limit the hours of operation of the gravel companies. Councilmember Mohr ad- vised that Supervisor Raymond proposed that the Pleasanton City Council, the gravel companies, and the Board of Supervisors meet together in an attempt to work out an amicable solution for all concerned. Supervisor Raymond suggested that Pleasanton City Council not adopttheir proposed truck weight limitation ordinance until after such meetings were held. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Council- member Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that the City Council continue the process to certify the Environmental Impact Report on the proposed truck weight limitation ordinance, scheduled for public hearing on August 12, 1980, and to enter into further negotiations with the gravel companies regarding the proposed truck ban in an attempt to reach an agreement, with a member of the Board of Supervisors acting as mediator, but not to delay consideration of the ordinance more than sixty days. The roll call vote was as follows: ~Y'~S: C~uncilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, Wood, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Butler reported on the LAVWMA meeting of July 17, 1980, stating that it is being proposed ~o form a separate Joint Powers Agreement relative to the water reclamation study since DSRSD does not want to participate in this review. 3. 7/22/80