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Mr. van Gelder indicated that war a jointly funded project with funding coming <br />from Ruby ttill and other development fees. There is a joint design contract for a <br />consultant to design the bridge widening and widening of Bemal along with the <br />installation of the signal. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked if raised buttom could be used for the left turn into <br />Smoketree Commons similar to what was used at the Koll Center. <br /> <br /> Mr. van Gelder indicated staff could review that. it was also considered to move <br />access ~arthcr east or on to Bemal Avenue, however the residents are not excited about <br />those options. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis asked if her residence was close enough to this area to require her to <br />abstain. Staff determined that she was not. <br /> <br />Mayor Tarver invited public cottunent. <br /> <br /> Joinroe Rauch, 3023 Crestablanca Drive, opposed installation of a median island <br />on Crestablanca. She suggested installing the entry islands and then monitoring traffic to <br />determine if a median island is required. She felt this was a safkty issue because <br />visibility at the top of the crest about 300 feet from Montevino Drive is difficult and car <br />drivers and pedestrians cannot see what is coming from the opposite direction. She stated <br />that the preferred solution was installation of speed bumps, but staff indicated that was <br />not an available option because of safety issues and the objections of the Fire <br />Department. <br /> <br /> Ms. Michelotti asked if the choker was not favored by the neighborhood because <br />it removed some parking or what. <br /> <br />Ms. Rauch did not know. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tassano said both the choker and the median take away parking. He felt <br />there was confusion on the part of the neighbors because they did not understand the <br />benefits of a choker. They were more comtbrtable with a median island. <br /> <br /> Mr. van (3elder explained that a median island separates opposing traffic. A <br />choker moves it closer. <br /> <br /> Mr. Pico referred to the staff report which indicaled the budget allocates $45,000 <br />a year for four years. It is possible to postpone the median ~mfil the very end and see <br />what happens with the entry islands only. <br /> <br /> Mayor Tarvet war concemed about spending money on the project because it will <br />not successfully stop the speeding in the neighborhood, <br /> <br />Ms. Rauch reiterated the preference for speed bumps. <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 18 07/I 1/00 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />