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to everyone the configuration of the speed lumps and that the speed lumps were a temporary, removable, recycled tire rubber feature. She also informed the Crellin residents that they would not have to pay for the installation of the speed lumps. There were many people who indicated that they would be willing to pay for the installation of the speed lumps because speed was such a major issue. She noted that the circulators stopped circulating the petitions when the percentage of signatures reached 67 to 75 pement. The petitions were circulated during Spring break and only two people were opposed. With the majority of the residents on Crellin Road in favor of installing speed lumps, as well as the majority of these residents having young children on this street, it would be a shame to risk sacrificing one of those children before something is done to control the traffic problems and the speeds on Crellin Road. Speed lumps are friendly reminders to use your brakes. She urged Council to consider placing speed lumps on Crellin Road as a Pilot Program. She was hopeful that the danger to the residents' children helped Council vote yes on this issue. Richard Aafedt, 1032 Crellin Road, has lived on Crellin Road since it was built. He used to enjoy sitting on his front porch until Crellin Road became the 1-580 alternate. He noted that 90 percent of the'. vehicles traveling on Crellin Road are speeding, and many vehicles are in excess of 40 mph. He asked Council to install 25 mph speed lumps on Crellin Road because he believed the speed lumps would save someone's life. Paul Miecznikowski, 935 Crellin Road, said he has been a long time resident. He mentioned that vehicles are accelerating from the stop sign going down the hill and continuing around a curve, which is located in front of his house. He asked Council to seriously consider installing speed lumps on Crellin Road. Steve Grider, 1002 Zinfandel Court, said that he lived on the upper end of Crellin Road. He supported the installation of speed lumps on Creliin Road. He believed that continuing conducting further studies and doing nothing was not a solution to the problem. He believed staff had done an adequate job conducting its research. As an initial remedy to address the speeding, the Police Department conducted strict and focused enforcement on Crellin Road, which did not work. He believed the speed lumps needed to be installed as a Pilot Program, and he encouraged Council to consider it. Thad Ardell, 1033 Crellin Road, believed it is incumbent for Council to approve the installation of speed lumps on Crellin Road. He pointed out that the growth of the City has brought about a significant increase in traffic. When he moved onto Crellin Road in 1979, it was a dead end road with little traffic flow. Subsequent growth has changed this traffic flow and Crellin Road was soon extended past Vintner Way and Madehra Drive, and up the hill. Thereafter, his family and friends have referred to Crellin Road as The Crelliu Highway or The Crellin Speedway. It is not uncommon to witness vehicles traveling at speeds in excess of 50 mph. Speeding of vehicles has resulted in the marked decrease of the resident's quality of life, and a marked increase in noise, actual racing down the hill of Crellin Road, and the distinct possibility of a serious accident. He respectfully implored Council to continue Pleasanton's great legacy of proactive urban planning and approve speed lumps for Crellin Road. He also supported the installation of Pleasanton City Council 11 05/18/04 Minutes