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3. Form a citizens committee charged to do two things. a - Formulate recommendations for a safe route for these children from Valley Avenue to school. b - Formulate recommendations for the immediate completion of E1 Charro Road from 1-580 to Stanley." Councilmember Mercer inquired as to the cost of crossing guards and the cost of bussing children to school. He cited the Donion School problem addressed by the City Council last year. He stated the City shared in the cost of crossing guards for this group of children. Mr. Brown stated that staff could investigate the situation and possibly with an asphalt path that bicycles and pedestrians could be kept off the street. He stated this could be declared an emergency, acquire an informal bid and that possibly this project could be completed by the time school starts. Mr. Pearson stated he wanted the bicyclers and pedestrians separated. Councilmember Butler inquired about the re-districting of school children. Mr. Pearson stated the School District stated they would not do this. ~, yor Brandes stated that even if there ~as a major undergoing to mitigate the safety hazards, it is still an inordinate distance away and some pressure should be placed upon the School Board. Mr. Pearson stated that improving all of Santa Rita Road ~ould be expensive but that the areas in question could be improved quickly with limited cost and that money allocated for the Railroad Track Conso- !idaticn Project could be used. Mr. Pearson explained the time schedule involved. Councilmember Mercer suggested a citizens committee with the City staff be formed as soon as possible to review this situation. Mayor Brandes stated that such a committee should include Councilmembers and the School Board as well as the citizens. Councilmember Butler stated he doubted that the Engineering s~ has good figures for completion of that small portion of Santa Rita Ro~ by Mr. Pearson. He further stated that before that could be discussed that Council needed a reasonable estimate. Councilmember Butler further stated that 3~ miles is an unreasonable walking distance for children to commute. Mr. Pearson stated he would be happy to serve on a citizens committee. M~yor Brandes and Councilmember Butler also stated they would serve. Councilmember Mercer stated the School Board should be invited and anyone else who would be interested. Mayor Brandes stated this matter was very important and possibly a meeting could be held on a Saturday morning. Mr. Ron Pozzebon, 2808 Longspur Way, spoke regarding his concern of the shopping center on Hopyard and Valley and a letter recently received by residents in the area relative to waiving their right to claims as the developer planned to put some type of "poison" on the dirt to keep the dust down. He stated that he and his neighbors would like the City to inquire as to what kind of poison is going to be used and why the need for a waiver if it isn't dangerous to property and people. He suggested withholding the building permit if one has not already been issued concerning this project pending the final determination. Councilmember Mercer spoke to rainy weather and this project when dirt washes onto Valley Avenue, making a mess. He suggested the City Attorney review the letter presented to the homeowners by the developer and advise the people on Longspur Way regarding the meaning of the letter. Mayor Brandes inquired as to what could be done to control dust. He referred to a standard condi- tion of project approval of the Planning Commission concerning this matter, when the project is approved for development. The City Manager stated they had contact with TAM Investment Company concerning this matter and that they stated they would be putting the same solution on their property as used for the temporary parking lots around the Fairgrounds to keep the dust down. (TAM's counsel was in the audience but left by the t~ne this topic was discussed). Councilmember Mercer asked if the City could stop poison from being put do~. The City Attorney responded yes, the 3. 6/26/79