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AGENDA (continued) ACTION TAKEN (continued) 1""r WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (continued) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (continued) 16. Petition requesting installation of traffic Ronald D. Eberhard, 609 Emerald Hill Road, signals at Jefferson Avenue/Lakeview Way described the traffic situation at his five-way intersection intersection at Emerald Hill Road and Jefferson and asked that some kind of traffic device be installed there to prevent automobile drivers from driving on the wrong side of the road. L. J. Milbourn, 3902 Jefferson Avenue, who had presented the subject petition, described the dangerous circumstances at the subject intersection, stating that a flashing red traffic signal is necessary in order to make automobile drivers stop before proceeding into the intersection. Herold Miller, 939 Lakeview Way, confirmed the statement made by Mr. Milbourn, and endorsed his request that a flashing red traffic signal be installed at the intersection. !, (TAPE RECORDING ENDS) Nick Chiodios, 3910 Jefferson, also commented on the potential dangers presented by the subject intersection, noting that it is difficult for drivers to see far enough ahead for the speed at which they usually travel, so polom it would be desirable to require a stop. CONSENSUS: Mayor Biagi determined it to be the consensus of Council to refer the petition to staff for investigation and report and asked that Mr. L. J. Milbourn, who represents the petition signers, be advised when the report is complete. (memo 10/27/81) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Please obtain Speaker's Card from City Clerk None GENERAL In response to inquiries of Councilman Britschgi, City Manager Fales stated that: 1) his department is looking into the preparation of some sort of City recognition award which could be made to citizens for outstanding achievements, such as unusual bravery or performance, etc.; 2) he is working with the City Attorney in responding to a request for burial of ashes of a member of a pioneer family with other family members at Union Cemetery; 3) a structural engineering report on the condition of the recently damaged Poole Warehouse is being analyzed and that it may prove more desirable and less expensive to construct a metal building at the Service Center for storage; 4) an item on approval of plans and specifications and call for bids on the Senior Center project is expected to be placed on the City Council Agenda on November 2 (NOTE: Discussion with architect has caused delay, and the item will be scheduled later in the month.), 5) the new fire station on Jefferson Avenue is k ' Reg.Mtg. 10/26/81 Page 6