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on Vineyard Avenue. He presented Staff Report 00:190 which stated the Fire Department is not in favor of a closure of Sauterne Way because it would increase emergency response time. The staff report further stated that the Fire Department, however, could support the conversion of Sauterne Way into a one-way street that would allow access from Vineyard Avenue onto Sauterne Drive (southbound access only). The staff report mentioned the preference of the Traffic Calming Committee was to have Sauterne Way landscaped. There were a number of different alternatives discussed and the highest alternative was landscaping with realignment of the sidewalk and a fence to abate part of the sound. Both staff and the Traffic Calming Committee supported this design. He pointed out the residents of Chardonnay Drive were not in favor of this low cost alternative stating that it would detract from the aesthetic nature of the area. Mr. Thorne said prior to the October 18 Council meeting he asked staff if Sauterne Way was included in the proposal and he believed the answer was yes. Mr. Fialho said staff clarified that Sauterne Way was not a part of the proposal at the October 18 Council meeting. He suggested having staff research the matter and report back to Council at its next meeting as to what is included in the design and landscaping plans for resurfacing Vineyard Avenue and at that time, Council could consider options. Ms. McGovern pointed out that paragraph two of the staff report mentioned that staff could not justify the high cost associated with the installation of the sound walls, new sidewalk, curib and gutter and landscaping. Mr. Posson said that was correct from a cost standpoint. He suggested a more modest landscaping design, which would take care of the aesthetic issue without the cost and not require the realignment of either the sidewalk or the storm drain. Tom Gallagher, a Pleasanton resident, requested agenda item 6d(2) be continued to allow the public the opportunity to comment on this item as he believed it was not properly noticed. Mr. Fialho said item 6d(2) was not an item that staff was requesting an affirmative vote on. Staff was requesting Council to weigh in on the potential of establishing a policy in the future that would staff to prioritize Capital Improvement projects in the future. After Council discussion on the matter, Council agreed to allow staff to present its report on item 6d(2) and continue the matter to its meeting of December 6, 2005. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS 6a. Four-hour D8rkina zone alona the east side of Santa Rita Frontaae Road from AJisal School D8rkina lot exit to Francisco Street. (SR 05:248) Rob Wilson, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report. Mr. Brozosky mentioned this item was discussed at the School Liaison Committee meeting and School District staff is continuing to work with the City with different service clubs to Pleasanton City Council 6 11/01/05 Minutes