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342 2. Signal located in middle of block would create additional hazard. 3. Experience has revealed children (particularly teenagers) use pedestrian -operated signals as a toy, with resultant interruption in traffic flow, and poor public relations. 4. Signal would be located approximately 500 ft. from inter- section of Hudson and Woodside, where another signal must be ultimately installed. Staff recommended a full signal installation be made at Woodside Road and Hudson Street, rather than installing the pedestrian -controlled signal in front of the Washington School, and that immediate negotiations be commenced with State for design and installation of signal at Hudson, with request that the State partici- pate in the immediate construction. Councilman Bury's report stated a poll of the audience on recommendation for signal at Hudson received almost unanimous approval. Councilman Bury made the following proposal and asked that Council direct Staff to proceed on basis outlined as follows: 1. The Traffic Engineer to immediately prepare plans for a full signal at Woodside Road and Hudson, these plans to be in sufficient detail to support a request for State participation in the immediate construction of the full signalization. It is estimated the cost of this signalization would be $25,000 and the minimum construc- tion time three months. 2. In the event the State determines it cannot now participate in the cost of full signalization at Woodside and Hudson, that the City negotiate with the State for a reimbursement of a pro- portionate share of the cost incurred by the City for the installation of the signal when the ultimate improvement of Woodside Road is undertaken --now scheduled for 1969. 3. That the Police Chief investigate the desirability of placing an additional crossing guard at the school cross walk as an interim measure, and through the use of such deterrents as radar units and possibly partrol units at critical peak hours supplement the existing enforcement of speed limita- tions adjacent to the school. Mrs. Mary Jane Filippi, speaking for their group, stated their agreement with recommendation of Staff, but stated their group further requested an additional traffic guard be stationed at the present crossing in front of the school. Deputy Police Chief stated this matter was being investigated at present. Coun- cilman Rosselli moved to accept report as proposed, seconded by Councilman Hen- derson with request that Police Chief report back on request made and being investigated for additional guard at present crossing. (MINUTE ORDER #66-229) William Rhodes complimented Councilman Bury on fine report and urged Council to proceed on this needed signal, with interim measure of additional guard being placed at the school crossing. Mrs. Artie Morgan, asked how soon the Council's motion would be implemented. Mayor Herkner assured her it would be implemented at once. Mayor Herkner ordered a five minute recess. Councilman Keckley moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1276 REPEALING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 14, SECTIONS 14.38 THROUGH 14.52, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, AND ENACTING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 14, SECTIONS 14.38 THROUGH 14.51, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF WEEDS, DIRT, RUBBISH, AND RANK GROWTH IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY; seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call vote.