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This problem is not unique to this area according to the consultant. Steps are being taken to prevent this happening again. Two new lagoons are coming on line and a comprehensive review will be done of the site. The lagoons were built because they cost about 20% of the alternative solids treatment. Most agencies pay well over a million dollars a year to run solids treatment facilities. However the environmental costs and the nuisance created when there is a problem has prompted DSRSD to seek different alternatives. Ms. Dennis indicated most sanitary districts do not have lagoons. She referred to one that has a dewatering mechanism that is successful. She asked what would be done with the biosolids. Mr. Fowler said they would be hauled to a land fill in Novato. He said the mechanical dewatering and transportation costs are what drive the costs up. Ms. Ayala asked if the two new lagoons were for future growth. Mr. Fowler said yes. Mr. Pico asked what attempts were made to get this information to residents and businesses near the treatment plant. Mr. Fowler said a public relations firm prepared a letter and distributed it through the Val Vista neighborhood and the business parks around Owens Drive. Linda Adams, 159 Ray Street, complained of traffic and speeding on Ray Street and related recent accidents. She wanted Ray Street to be a one way street and to have speed bumps installed. She then referred to the railroad easement between the PacBell building and Bob's Big Burgers, which has turned into a dump. She asked why there has been no notice to the neighbors. Mayor Tarver indicated the matter would be referred to staff and the County would be contacted for clean up of the fight of way. He asked if she had talked to her neighbors about traffic calming alternatives. He suggested she get a petition signed by the residents on Ray indicating they want some traffic calming. Ms. Acosta said someone from the Traffic Department would get in touch with Ms. Adnms. Ms. Michelotti asked if there was a red zone on either side of the driveway of the Adobe Plaza. Visibility is a problem leaving the driveway. Ms. Adams said there is a red zone. Ed Charka, 507 St. John Street, said that if the Pleasanton Locomotive Association were taking care of the property it would not be a mess. He indicated Joe Pleasanton City Council 5 04/04/00 Minutes