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PUBLIC HEARINGS Review the Final Environmental Impa~t Report of the Del Valle Parkway Extension Mr. Brown presented his report dated March 23, 1979, regarding this matter. Mr. Paul Holley, representing DeLeuw, Cather and Company, reviewed the Del Valle Parksgay Extension Environmental Impact Report, stating that it was full and complete and that it meets CEQA and State Guidelines. Mr. Holley explained the elements of the project, displayed maps showing proposed parkway extension plans, and discussed mitigation measures and solutions, and adverse impacts of significance. He answered various questions of the Council regarding the project. Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing open. Mrs. Olga Morrow, 4593 Del Valle Parkway, stated she did not feel that Pleasanton Safe Street Association representatives had been given sufficient time to review the final Environmental Impact Report, and that the matter should be continued to allow additional time for study of this document. Mr. Bob Abreu, 4653 Del Valle Parkway, stated that no mention was made in the Environmental Impact Report regarding solid waste pollution along the Del Valle Parkway. He requested that consideration be given to the addition of street lights and painting curbs with reflector paint to increase safety. He also requested that a 4-way stop sign at Del Valle and Harvest be considered. Mr. Richard Wood, 928 Kolln, asked that if the Western Pacific tracks were removed, would it be possible to have a direct realignment from Del Valle with Stanley Boulevard. Staff advised this would be possible if the Western Pacific tracks were removed. Mr. Richard Wood asked that Council take this into con- sideration in their final decision. There being no further public testimony, Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Wood asked the City Attorney if there would be any potential Conflect of Interest in his participation on this item, as it mentions the railroad consolidation project. The City Attorney advised there would be no Conflict of Interest as to certification of the Environmental Impact Report on the Del Valle Parkway extension. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Wood, that Resolution No. 79-46, certifying that the Environmental Impact Report has been completed in compliance with CEQA and State Guidelines; certifying that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information in the Environmental Impact Report; and find that the project would have a signifi- cant impact on the environment and establish the boundaries of that impact, that impacts identified on pages 3, 4 and 5 of the Environmental Impact Report should be found as significant and that the area affected be the City of Pleasanton, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butler, Kephart, Mercer, Wood, and Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Brandes recessed the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Mayor Brandes reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M. 3. 3/29/79