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~ ..... ~ '"":) u u 'l~~ ~, 4 ~~S CONTINUED FOR DECISION Adoption of an Ordinance which would prohibit the operation of certain ~icles in excess of three (3) tons upon certain of the streets within the Cit~ of Pleasanton and establish truck routes over certain other streets withitLthe City of Pleasanton over and upon which vehicles in excess of three tons may travel Mr. Edgar advised the Council that this matter was continued in order to allow the staff to finalize the details of the proposed arrangement between the Division of Highways and the City. Mr. Edgar stated this finalization of details resulted in the Division of Highways indicating that they will post signs on Freeway 580 prohibiting truck traffic on Hopyard Road as soon as the ordinance is adopted. It was moved by Councilman Beratlis and seconded by Councilman Rega that Ordinance No. 578, prohibiting the operation of certain vehicles in excess of three tons upon certain streets within the City of Pleasanton and establishing truck routes over certain other streets within the City over which and upon which commercial vehicles in excess of three tons may travel. and the Division of High- ways be directed to authorize signing on Freeway 580 prohibiting trucks on Hop- yard Road, be introduced. Vice-Mayor Spiliotopoulos stated that he had requests from Mr. Arthur Gully and Mr. Jerry Murphy to speak on this matter and he would like to hear their com- ments prior to the vote being taken on this ordinance. Mr. Arthur Gully, 4119 Suffolk Way, stated that the residents of Pleasanton Meadows were led to believe that as soon as the Hopyard Road Overpass was com- pleted that Many of the trucks currently traveling on Santa Rita Road were going to be routed on Hopyard. He said that they were also led to believe that a road east of Santa Rita Road was going to be constructed for the use of all gravel trucks. Mr. Gully also called attention to the hazardous traffic situation at the intersection of West Las Positas Boulevard and Santa Rita Road. He stated that when turning left on Santa Rita Road from West Las positas Boulevard, the right corner is blind for about 100 yards. He also stated that traffic turning to the right. into West Las Positas Boulevard off Santa Rita Road have no left turn lane to get out of the line of traffic to await oncoming traffic. He also called attention to the fact that the speed limit on this area is 65 miles per hour, and that both a 40 mile an hour be posted and that an acceleration lane be installed for vehicles turning left on Santa Rita Road from West Las positas Boulevard. Mr. Jerry Murphy. 3594 Dickens Court, concurred with Mr. Gully's remarks and added that the noise of these trucks. day and night. is almost unbearable. Mr. Murphy also called attention to the illegal truck parking situation at the res- taurant at El Rancho Motel. Mr. Murphy also asked when the El Charro Road would be used for all truck traffic and why can't trucks be routed on Hopyard Road. Vice-Mayor Spiliotopoulos explained that because of the two schools in the vicinity of Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue, the Santa Rita Road route was chosen. Councilman Rega explained that the property owners on El Charro road are agreeable to sell their property to the City or County to construct this road but neither agency had approached them. Counctlman Rega stated that he would initiate discussion on this matter at the next Valley Sand and Gravel Committee meeting and report back to the Council. Councilman Rega also advised the staff of the speeding of trucks on Santa Rita Road. Mr. Edgar was instructed to advise the Chief of Police of truck speeding and also of the truck parking situation at the El Rancho Motel restaurant. Discussion ensued regarding the signalization in connection with the construc- tion of the Fire Station at the corner of West Las positas Boulevard and Santa Rita Road. Mr. Campbell was instructed to survey the traffic situations which were pointed out by Mr. Gully and make a subsequent recommendation to the Council. Vice-Mayor Spiliotopoulos asked the City Clerk to call for the vote. Councilman Reid stated he would vote for the introduction of the revised ordi- nance but would reserve the right to vote against the adoption of the ordinance if the corrective measures discussed were not taken. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beratlis, Rega, Reid and Vice-Mayor Spiliotopoulos NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Gerton 11r. Hirst recommended that the waiving of the reading of the revised ordinance be postponed until the next meeting of the City Council. S~gfJA~~ REPORTS There were no special reports presented at this meeting. 3.