1966 373-394 _ 12-1 to 12-12-1966

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394 Report of "AD Hoc" Committee on the El Camino Real - Oak Median barrier and signalization. Councilman Rosselli, Chairman, reviewed meeting held with Staff and property owners and tenants in the Oak -El Camino area to outline the proposed improvement plan that had been presented to Council on November 28th. He reported that the physical aspects of the proposed plan, including the "no parking" restriction on the first block of — Oak Street, met with the general approval of those present, except that it was their consensus that a left turn lane should be provided for vehicles southbound on E1 Camino to permit such vehicles to make a "U" turn to reach the easterly side of El Camino. He stated Committee felt this reasonable in view of willingness of the basic business owner on the easterly side to participate in the cost. He stated discussion of financial aspects for the improvements resulted in general consensus of opinion that costs estimated at $30,000 should be borne equally by the properties benefited and the City, in view of State not being expected to participate. He further advised Mr. Glen Smallcomb had indicated he would assume initiative in securing pledges of interested parties. Councilman Petersen entered the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Mr. Glen Smallcomb submitted three letters of intent on pledges which were read by City Clerk from following: Glenn Smallcomb, of Smallcomb Enterprises, and on behalf of 5 -points Shopping Center, pledged one-fourth of the total cost, not to exceed $7,500 of signalization to be constructed on El Camino at Oak Avenue. Adrian C. Stickne , owner of Stickney's Restaurant, pledged his share of the $15,000 for signalization, based on his — sharea of El Camino frontage. John Trewe, on behalf of Farmer's Market, pledged $1,875.00 as their share of costs of pro osed signalization. Property owner also expected to pledge 1,875.00. City Attorney detailed breakdown percentages as being 22% for Farmer's Market, 58% Five Points Shopping Center, 20% Stickney's, representing $15;000 pledge for participation from property owners and tenants, total of estimated costs, $30,000. Councilman Rosselli stated recommendation of Committee indicated participation of 50% based on estimated costs, but if less, pledges would be reduced; if more, pledges would have to be increased. He complimented Mr. Smallcomb on his efforts to initiate these proceedings with the property owners and stated initiative so taken by the property owners and tenants indicated their good faith in that corrective measures be taken to solve this problem. Councilman Rosselli recommended report be accepted and Staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations with the State to secure approval of the intersection plan and participation in the cost, or City participate to a full 50% if State participation not possible. Vice -Mayor Bury questioned whether property owners in area were aware of parking restrictions being proposed, and was advised they had been discussed and it was felt benefit to be derived from opening — barrier would exceed loss of parking. Councilman_ Granger moved report of Committee be accepted and recommendations be approved as,stated, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #66-258)