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drivers of the presence of pedestrians or some kind of button to trigger an all-way stop of traffic could be installed. Mayor Tarver agreed it is very difficult to walk across First Street or turn lel~ at this intersection and believed the only solution was installation of a traffic signal. He believed staff could properly time the signal to allow traffic to flow smoothly and still give people time to cross the street. He also thought there would be more cars on Spring Street if this signal were installed and that would help traffic downtown. Mr. van Gelder felt thai the suggestions of Ms. Dennis could work here, however he was concerned the pedestrians would have a false sense of safety. If the principal concern is for pedestrian safety, the best option is full signalization of the intersection. Mr. Pico asked for a microsimulation to demonstrate the efti:ct of a traffic signal and to show how far traffic would be backed up. He believed that ifa signal were timed long enough to allow an elderly person to cross the street, it could create a long delay. Mr. van Gelder suggested that some of the current delays on First Street have bccn crcatcd because of the construction on the First Street bridge. Once that construction is complete and the road is widened, the Irafire will move through the area bet~r. He also thought that traffic will move better through the area even if a new signal is installed at Kottinger. Ms. Michelotti asked when a signal could be installed. Mr. van Gelder indicated if Council gives direction to staff, staff could move the installation fbrward on the capital improvement program. Ms. Dennis realized it could take a while to install a traffic signal and asked if a pedestrian button could be established in the interim. She also cited problems at other locations such as Valley Avenue (near the Middle School) and at the top of Bemal Avenue. Mr. van Gelder said in order to have a button, a traffic light has to be in place. Ms. Acosta reminded Council that it will review the mid-term capital improvement prolgam on June 6 and June 20. Dorene Paradiso, 3168 Paseo Granada, supported installation of a traffic signal. The average age of citizens living at Pleasanton Gardens is 80. Many are unable to walk all the way to Vineyard Avenue to cross First Street. One lady who had tried to quickly cross al Kottinger, fell and broke her hip. Ms. Paradiso indicated this signal is needed very much. Cayce DeBose, 251 Kottinger Drive # 16, expressed her concern about the safety of seniors crossing at this intersection and asked Council for its assistance. Pleasanton City Council 13 05/16/00 Minutes