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3 '78 Mr . Louis Rossi advised he spoke for Antonio Roveta , owner of building at the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets , in opposition to construction of the median . He referred to left turns onto Roosevelt , which he considered just as bad . Mr . Fred Leslie , Manager of McDonald ' s , suggested a three -way signal at Lathrop , similar to that at Ravenswood Ave . in Menlo Park , where there were two traffic signals within a half block of each other . He described their business as being of a high-volume , quick turn-over nature , which would suffer by elimination of this access . Councilman Rhodes moved to carry the matter over to February 14 , 1972 , to permit Staff to study alternatives . City Manager advised that Staff had already considered a number of alternate solutions over a period of time , and further , that with respect to suggestions for signals , expenditure of funds was a consideration . On a long- term basis , he indicated there would be recommendations under capital improvement program all along El Camino Real , but that this was simply a proposal for a safety mechanism in view of the 20 accidents during the past year at the intersection , of which it was felt 13 could have been prevented . Councilman Henderson spoke in support of this position , believing that it was desirable to proceed on the basis of minimal expenditure for the purpose of providing safety . She considered concerns expressed by business people as valid , and this would require establishment of new travelling patterns . Councilman Williams suggested installation of a temporary nature for a test period . City Manager indicated that the proposal under consideration could be considered temporary , being of small cost compared to the long- range proposed improve - ments on El Camino Real . He also felt that signs would not have the effectiveness of a barrier . In addition , there would be some question as to whether the State Division of Highways would allow simply a sign to be installed . In response to an earlier reference to the Ravenswood -Menlo Avenue intersection in Menlo Park , Police Chief advised that he had checked this with the State and was informed they consider that intersection a total failure , and intended to phase out the present plan and push Ravenswood through to make one intersection . Further , they do not intend to place another similar intersection on El Camino Real again . Councilman Henderson moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6663 DECLARING CHESTNUT STREET FROM LATHROP STREET TO EL CAMINO REAL TO BE A ONE-WAY STREET , seconded by Councilman Keckley . At suggestion of Councilman Henderson , Mayor Bury requested that a report back. from Staff in six months be made . (Memo 1 - 18 -72 ) . Motion carried on roll call vote , Mayor Bury voting no , and Councilman Petersen being noted absent . 1 - 17 - 72