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<br /> Mr . Jerry Chandler , 851 Chesterton , stated he uses Jefferson
<br /> frequently as much as six to ten times a day , and often finds
<br /> that traffic will back up for a half -mile behind two autos side -
<br /> by- side adhering to the 25 MPH limit . He felt this created a worse
<br /> hazard than would having traffic moving legally at 35 MPH .
<br /> Mr . John Mallory, 3811 Farm Hill Boulevard , near Silver Hill Road ,
<br /> reported most of the college students exceed the speed limit ; felt
<br /> that 30 MPH would be appropriate , but no more than that .
<br /> Donald Delaney , 3749 Farm Hill Boulevard , cited a fatal accident
<br /> in area of his home a few years ago , and stated traffic volume has
<br /> increased at all hours . He mentioned the difficulty in getting
<br /> out of his driveway , and urged traffic controls , such as additional
<br /> traffic lights .
<br /> Andrew Bacigalupi , 3766 Farm Hill Boulevard , agreed with Police
<br /> Chief preference for a five mile leeway . Stated students use excessive
<br /> speed coming down from the college , and is concerned about the
<br /> elementary school and playground , where cars often do not stop for
<br /> red light . He noted that on occasions when police had gone to
<br /> the college , the warnings had a very good effect , at least temporarily .
<br /> Louis R . Falce , 3932 Lonesome Pine Road , was concerned for children
<br /> attempting to cross the street to get to school , and felt if
<br /> speed limit raised , traffic controls are needed .
<br /> Lionel Diaz , 3634 Farm Hill Boulevard , opposed raising the limit
<br /> and felt a higher limit would encourage higher speeds . Also that
<br /> the survey did not consider the hills and curves on this Boulevard
<br /> and believes enforcement needed , rather than higher limit .
<br /> John Doherty, 3738 Farm Hill Boulevard , questioned whether raising
<br /> speed limit would make it safer for residents on that street .
<br /> Louise Gillespie , 1916 Whipple Avenue , stated many cars exceed
<br /> 35 MPH ; impossible for her to get out of her driveway . Believes
<br /> limit should remain at lower speed .
<br /> James Mailman , 3670 Farm Hill Boulevard , believes drivers will
<br /> exceed thespeed limit , regardless of what limit is set .
<br /> Police Chief reiterated that 85% of drivers now exceed the speed limit , and
<br /> tickets are being written starting at 45 MPH . At a lower differential , could
<br /> write citations beginning as low as 1 MPH over speed limit . Councilman Henderson
<br /> commented that she recognizes the Chief is asking for direction as to tolerance
<br /> level which up to now perhaps too great .
<br /> Doris Thompson , 49 Elwood , stated she also has difficulty
<br /> getting out of her driveway , which is in area near Sequoia
<br /> High School . Hopkins is posted "yield " but very few do so .
<br /> Opposes the 35 MPH limit , but 30 MPH acceptable .
<br /> Mr . E . J . Purcell , 3777 Farm Hill Boulevard , emphasized this is
<br /> a residential area with many children , and would like laws
<br /> enforced and traffic controlled , while allowing to move at
<br /> reasonable speeds .
<br /> Councilman Keckley , noting the general feeling of the public present, moved to
<br /> terminate the proceedings with reference to raising speed limits , seconded by
<br /> Councilman Rosselli , and carried . ( MINUTE ORDER # 69 -224 )
<br /> Councilman Keckley recommended the Chief of Police be given Council direction
<br /> in order that he can do best job possible , and moved to direct the Police Chief
<br /> to enforce traffic laws in Redwood City to the letter , giving him latitude
<br /> with respect to the tolerance level . Councilman Rosselli seconded the motion .
<br /> you in .69
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