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Steve Brozosky said Vineyard Avenue was reduced from 4 to 2 lanes and the addition of a bridge, which he believed was counter-intuitive to additional traffic congestion. He noted the bridge's cost, adjustments needed to the intersection that included timing so fire trucks can get through. He suggested using the money to put sports fields in the Bernal property which would benefit more residents and asked the Council to reconsider the vote. Councilmember Sullivan questioned the project's priority status as outlined in the General Plan circulation improvements. City Manager Fialho said this intersection and the bridge were contemplated for some time and the improvement was left in when the Council approved the Circulation Element for the General Plan. Councilmember Sullivan questioned if the neighborhood knew it was being approved tonight. Mayor Hosterman said this was her neighborhood and the matter has been on-going and discussed for a number of years. City Manager Fialho said the project was more than a bridge project, staff is contemplating the extension of the sewer line that will eventually connect to Nevada to alleviate sewer flows in the area, it was also part of a broader project where the City acquired the land adjacent to where the new bridge is proposed, interim signal improvements have been made in the area as well as minor modifications to the intersection. The project includes one additional lane; creation of the riparian habitat; installation of 900 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipelines; and other ancillary issues. The Fish & Wildlife permit allows them only to work from April to October and if not awarded tonight, the project will not start until next year. Director of Public Works Rob Wilson said the public was not notified specifically about the item on the agenda, but they are aware of the fact that the City has been talking about the widening project; neighborhood meetings have always mentioned the fact that the bridge was the last phase of improvements in the area. There was no specific notice sent out to the community saying tonight was going to be an award of a contract for the bridge. Councilmember McGovern acknowledged neighborhood meetings and significant discussion on the project. She confirmed with Mr. Wilson that the project alleviates a bottleneck in the current transportation system, it will add a lane for the fire trucks to be able to get through, the riparian habitat area is about 1.8 acres, the bridge is a backbone system and improves circulation to get into the City and it is being funded specifically by traffic impact fees, as well as other grant fund monies. Councilmember Sullivan said he could not support the item without the neighborhood being noticed. He also said he would vote no on Item 6, as well. Councilmember McGovern asked that because of previous concerns of the neighbors, in the future she suggested staff ensure projects that get awarded bids be noticed. Motion: It was m/s by Thorne/McGovern to approve Consent Calendar as submitted and as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, McGovern, Sullivan, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: None Absent: None 15. Presentation of 25th Anniversary gifts from Tulancingo, Mexico to the City of Pleasanton by the Tulancingo Sister Organization Regular City Council/ Library Board of Trustees Minutes 4 June 17, 2008