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After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, authorizing City staff to mail a questionnaire to the adja- cent property owners to get their input relative to elimination of parking on one side of the street on Division Street, and also to get their opinion regard- ing a one-way street. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Kephart, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENI: Councilmember Wood Study of the Intersection of Hartsen Drive and Valley Avenue Mr. Warnick presented his report dated September 10, 1980, regarding this matter. Councilmember Kephart stated he disagreed with the staff recommendations on this item; that because of the number of accidents in this area he felt positive action should be taken ~mmediately and that a Stop sign on Valley Avenue at its intersection with Hartsen Drive would be beneficial in alleviating the problem. Mr. Frank C. Brandes, Jr., 6889 Corte Sonada, representing the Del Prado Cabana Club, stated this group feels strongly that a Stop sign should be installed on Valley Avenue at Hartsen Drive due to the increase in traffic and with more children walking to school and the Youth Sports Park. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kephart, and seconded by Mayor Mercer, that a Stop sign be installed on Valley Avenue at its intersection with Hansen Drive. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmember Kephart and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Butler and Mohr ABSEh~: Councilmember Wood Traffic Grant Report Mr. Walker presented the report of the Police Chief dated September 3, 1980, regarding this matter. Councilmember Kephart reviewed the background of this item, stating that in January, 1979, he had contacted Officer Teddy of the City of Livermore regarding the effect of motocycle patrol in areas such as Foothill Road, Santa Rita Road, and Hopyard Road. In his judgement he felt motorcycle patrol could have a positive effect to slow down traffic. Councilmember Kephart stated he then talked to City Manager Clay Brown and asked him to Contact Livemore Police Chief to see if Pleasanton could get the loan of two motorcycle patrolmen and their equipment to test their effect in Pleasanton. Livemore granted this request and the use of the two motorcycle patrolmen in Pleasanton proved to be effective. Council requested that a grant be written to get two motorcyle patrolmen and equipment in Pleasanton. Councilmember Kephart stated'that unfortunately the grant was not written in a manner similar to Livermore's grant application, that Council was not given an opportunity to review the grant request, and that it was disapproved by the State. A second grant application, more properly written, was again submitted but no funds were available to grant at this time. Councilmember Kephart stated that he would like to have this item continued another year and have the City re- apply for a grant to fund the two motorcycle patrolmen and equipment, and that Council have the opportunity to review the grant application before it is submitted. 8. 9/16/80