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concerns regarding Emerald Hills and Cambridge, citing a difficulty in turning left safely, and the need for more enforcement there because she thinks people do not see the stop sign. Rick Shade spoke in opposition to this proposal as a way to increase safety in the area. He questioned if traffic would remain on this corridor and believes it will filter into other areas and he also questioned how often a pilot of this magnitude has been reversed if the data is against it. He suggested that funding for this project be used for enforcement instead. Barbara Pierce, speaking on her own behalf as an individual and resident, spoke of the current difficulty children have going back and forth in the crossing area at Emerald Hills. She spoke in favor of also looking at this area to make it safer and clearer that people must stop there and respect safety measures. She thanked the Council for this opportunity to speak. Mayor Gee thanked the community and the speakers for the input provided — he said the Council reads all the communications received. He also added that in the last CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) there were 8,000 moving violations issued last year. One Council Member spoke about a dip as one drives up Farm Hill, and inquired if that dip will be fixed. Ms. Manzi found a slide to help visualize the area and she confirmed that staff would address it. Another Council Member said that there was an attempt to fix it a few years ago but there is still a dip. Staff was asked to address stop signs as a speed control measure. Ms. Manzi said that the whole purpose of Stop Signs is to indicate where people go instead of controlling speed. One Council Member found that EI Camino and Farm Hill are very different and so he finds a better analogy is Alameda de Las Pulgas and Farm Hill with the biggest difference being the steep hill at the top of Farm Hill. He said he is happy that staff has addressed this in the proposal and he is grateful for this. He said the most compelling fact for him is the slide about collisions and when the collisions go down. He is ready to try something new as an experiment, and then review the data that tells the story. Another Council Member inquired about the blind curve at Eden Bower. Ms. Manzi said that the stripping will add increased awareness and shared other measures to be used. Ms. Manzi said that staff can consider various mitigating measures to assist drivers to slow down and respect the rules. This Council Member said this is a pilot and will be evaluated and she is hopeful that those who are not supportive will keep an open mind and try to embrace this approach. Another Council Member noted that in 1968 the colleges were build, and then 280 was build so there has been a change and so the goal is to make it safer and there are three major thoroughfares in Redwood City. The goal should be to teach and educate how drivers react in that area and make it safer. Another Council Member inquired if the speeding occurred throughout the whole area. Staff clarified that this was tested in four areas of the project. This Council Member also inquired about the benefits for those who want to back out of driveways. Ms. Manzi said the current pilot offers more space JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD January 26, 2015 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 320