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7.2.C. - Page 12 <br /> Barbara Pierce, speaking on her own behalf as an individual and resident, spoke of the <br /> current difficulty children have going back and forth in the crossing area at Emerald <br /> Hills. She spoke in favor of also looking at this area to make it safer and clearer that <br /> people must stop there and respect safety measures. She thanked the Council for this <br /> opportunity to speak. <br /> Mayor Gee thanked the community and the speakers for the input provided — he said <br /> the Council reads all the communications received. He also added that in the last <br /> CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) there were 8,000 moving violations <br /> issued last year. One Council Member spoke about a dip as one drives up Farm Hill, <br /> and inquired if that dip will be fixed. Ms. Manzi found a slide to help visualize the area <br /> and she confirmed that staff would address it. Another Council Member said that there <br /> was an attempt to fix it a few years ago but there is still a dip. <br /> Staff was asked to address stop signs as a speed control measure. Ms. Manzi said that <br /> the whole purpose of Stop Signs is to indicate where people go instead of controlling <br /> speed. One Council Member found that El Camino and Farm Hill are very different and <br /> so he finds a better analogy is Alameda de Las Pulgas and Farm Hill with the biggest <br /> difference being the steep hill at the top of Farm Hill. He said he is happy that staff has <br /> addressed this in the proposal and he is grateful for this. He said the most compelling <br /> fact for him is the slide about collisions and when the collisions go down. He is ready to <br /> try something new as an experiment, and then review the data that tells the story. <br /> Another Council Member inquired about the blind curve at Eden Bower. Ms. Manzi said <br /> that the stripping will add increased awareness and shared other measures to be used. <br /> Ms. Manzi said that staff can consider various mitigating measures to assist drivers to <br /> slow down and respect the rules. This Council Member said this is a pilot and will be <br /> evaluated and she is hopeful that those who are not supportive will keep an open mind <br /> and try to embrace this approach. <br /> Another Council Member noted that in 1968 the colleges were build, and then 280 was <br /> build so there has been a change and so the goal is to make it safer and there are three <br /> major thoroughfares in Redwood City. The goal should be to teach and educate how <br /> drivers react in that area and make it safer. Another Council Member inquired if the <br /> speeding occurred throughout the whole area. Staff clarified that this was tested in four <br /> areas of the project. This Council Member also inquired about the benefits for those <br /> who want to back out of driveways. Ms. Manzi said the current pilot offers more space <br /> for those backing out of their driveway and it would basically be almost a full extra lane. <br /> Questions were also asked of Deputy Chief Kirby who provided details from a traffic <br /> enforcement perspective. This Council Member went into detail about his personal <br /> experience with safety in this area and lack thereof. He supports trying out this pilot <br /> because he wants to improve safety and hopes this will decrease speeds. <br /> Mayor Gee said he spoke with Vice Mayor Foust today and she is supportive of the pilot <br /> program. Mayor Gee said that there is an issue here and the Council is aware of and <br /> concerned that drivers do not respect stop signs and speed limits. He said Council <br /> postponed taking action on Farm Hill for more community input and because PG &E had <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL /SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD January 26, 2015 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br />