HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 069-91 Soundwall I680RESOLUTION NO. 69 - 91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REQUESTING CAL TRANS TO CHANGE THE COLOR, STYLE AND FORM
OF THE SOUNDWALLS ALONG THE 1-680 FREEWAY
IN THE SAN RAMON VALLEY
WHEREAS, two new lanes of traffic are scheduled to be added to
the 1-680 freeway in the San Ramon Valley; and
WHEREAS, studies regarding present and future noise levels on the
freeway have been made; and
WHEREAS, soundwalls designed to mitigate unacceptable noise
levels have been planned at several locations along 1-680; and
WHEREAS, although Cal Trans has consulted with citizen committees
and city and town representatives regarding the walls, the "temporary"
tilt-up walls are aesthetic failures; and
WHEREAS, the walls have met with widespread criticism and outrage
from the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Dublin, a city in the Tri-Valley area of Contra Costa and Alameda
Counties, deems the precast tilt-up soundwalls to be blights on the
scenic corridor and on the beauty of the Valley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin, hereby requests that the California Department of
Transportation change the color, style, and form of the soundwalls
along the 1-680 freeway in the San Ramon Valley.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of June, 1991, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery and Moffatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Snyder
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST