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301 Councilman Henderson offered the motion that Council go on record strongly opposing changes that would not include grade separations, and to urge Staff to continue to make every effort to make the State aware of hazards of the situation, and to disapprove of any changes that would further increase the hazards, seconded by Councilman Petersen, and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-125) Jerry Grodin, Manager, American Savings and Loan Association, 1615 Woodside Road, questioned whether meeting could be scheduled with Traffic Committee to discuss the segment between Santa Clara. and Sequoia Ave., and expressed concern as to loss of access to the businesses. City Manager indicated this appeared to relate to opening at Belmont which had been the subject of several lengthy discussions by both Council and the County Board of Supervisors, and participated in at State level. (2) Stop Signs - East Lake ?lay. Police Chief described this as having been requested by petitioners residing in the area of East Lake Way, where stop signs were requested at intersections with Mohican and Seminole. It was the recommendation of the Traffic Committee, after radar studies had been made, that there was no validity for placing stop signs at those inter- sections. He suggested that interested persons present objecting to the recommendations might wish to be heard. William J. Price, 3823 East Lake Way, stated a great deal of traffic exists and ten to fifteen children living in the area, and because of topography it is impossible for a driver to see ahead for any great distance. He felt that the sidewalks recommended by the Traffic Engineer would not have any effect, because the children freely cross the road back and forth, and have no conception of difference between play areas and sidewalks. Councilman Keckley left the meeting at 9:12 P.M. Mayor Bury recognized the concerns of Mr. Price, but also felt that the problem was in instructing children to recognize the traffic hazards. It was also felt that reliance on stop signs often results in complacency and poor judgment on the part of pedestrians. Mr. Price indicated the objector the request was to slow traffic down so that the children will be able to see the cars. Councilman Henderson suggested an alternative might be warning signs, such as "Slow, Children Playing". Police Chief indicated these signs can be a good thing in some areas, however, he felt that what was needed in this area was sidewalks, and noted the children have no place to play except in the streets. He indicated that traffic control was not the answer, since this was a 20 mph intersection.