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Mr. Knowles noted that there are changing circumstances. The hours of 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. were the only times staff ran the three seconds per green program because it was when the Ruby Hill residents needed to take their children to school, which resulted in a backup at the Montevino stop sign. Mr. Brozosky noted that this backup also impacted the Vineyard Corridor residents. Mr. Knowles reported that staffis within weeks of having the traffic signal ready at Montevino Drive. Once the traffic signal is functioning, he believed the hours of 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. would not be critical anymore because the backup would not be occurring. He indicated that strict metering could be discontinued immediately from the hours of 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and when the Montevino traffic signal is operating, the metering could be relaxed but go for a longer period of time. Mr. Brozosky asked if Vineyard Avenue was considered an arterial street in the General Plan? Ms. Knowles said yes. Mr. Brozosky noted that Vineyard Avenue was meant to carry traffic and not be a residential street. As previously discussed, Mr. Knowles pointed out that the reason for pushing this traffic calming plan was so that the City would not have a situation similar to the situation at Foothill Road, south at Bernal Avenue. Ms. Hosterman mentioned that her neighborhood really appreciates the traffic calming. Vice Mayor Ayala opened the meeting for public comments. Deborah Madnick, 3095 Crestablanca Drive, mentioned that she lives near the intersection of Montevino Drive and Vineyard Avenue. She concurred with Couneil's comments and suggestions for the metering of the Vineyard Avenue and Ruby Hill Drive traffic signal during non-peak hours. She wondered if the traffic signal at Montevino Drive would be subject to the same conditions as Ruby Hill Drive. Mr. Knowles pointed out that the purpose of the traffic signal on Vineyard Avenue at Ruby Hill Drive was to delay and discourage through traffic from using Vineyard Avenue. It was not to give a green light to Ruby Hill residents. The City has operated the light ever since it was turned on and Ruby Hill residents have never in any way influenced how the signal is operated. He mentioned that the traffic signal plans for Montevino Drive would be completely different from any other signal in the City. Because staff is not planning on metering that traffic signal, it will rest in green on Pleasanton City Council 23 01/20/04 Minutes