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Councilmember Butler requested that the Staff Traffic Committee review traffic problems at the intersection of Hopyard Road and Black Avenue, northbound where traffic goes into right turn only lane. Cit ~ Mayor Mercer introduced Mr. Robert Warnick, the y s new Director of Public Works and Utilities. Mayor Mercer stated that he had donated an overhead projector to the Council Chambers, purchased from excess campaign funds, and advised it is available to anyone desiring to use it in making a presentation to City Council. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmembers presented various Committee Reports for the information of the Council. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Ms. Debra Strong, 2267 Segundo Court, Executive Manager of the Chamber.of Commerce, presented an update report on the bicycle races scheduled for September 21, 1980, in connection with Heritage Days. She stated that approximately 120 letters had been mailed to residents living on the proposed bicycle race route, advising them of the activity and that their street would be closed for several hours because of the race. Ms. Strong stated that she had received several com- plaints regarding the closing of the streets. She advised she met on September 12 with the City Manager, Police Chief, and Bicycle Club officials, to work out an alternate bicycle race route. She presented the alternate route, which would effect fewer residents of the City. Ms. Strong stated that letters would be mailed advis- ing all residents of the new route. Mr. Thurman Caudill, 4718B Augustine Street, stated he was opposed to the bicycle race route as it would be an inconvenience to him in attending church and having guests at his home. He stated he did not want to be restricted to his home for a six hour period, the estimated time of the bicycle races. Mr. Caudill stated he favored the newly proposed route over the former route but that it is still objectiop~ble. Ms. Strong advised Mr. Caudill that there would be breaks in the bicycle races which would allow residents to leave or enter their homes. Mr. Caudill also stated he was opposed to the buggy races being considered to be held at the Fairgrounds. Mr. Caudill advised Council of an incident regarding a truck spilling debris in front of his house. He stated he immediately called the Police Department who re- quired detailed information, and by then the truck was out of the area. He stated he felt the Police Department should have responded sooner without taking the in- formation first. Councilmember Kephart explained this action is necessary in order to have a formal complaint against any violation. Ms. Karin Campbell, 4145 Division Street, spoke regarding the Bicycle Races, stating she favored the new route and felt notices should be sent to residents to advise them of the changed route. After discussion, Council approved the alternate route for the Bicycle Races as presented by Ms. Strong, and requested that she advise residents of this new route. Mr. Tom Frost, 1451 Ridgewood Road, representing Parents Who Care, presented a letter to Council signed by 17 people, regarding their concern relative to the alarming increase in the drug and alcohol use among young people in Pleasanton. 3. 9/16/80