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139 Stop entrances proposed for following streets, as recommended by the Traffic Bureau: 1. Stop signs on Grand controlling traffic in both directions on Grand St, at Katherine Ave. 2. Stop signs on Jeter St. controlling traffic in both directions on Jeter St, at Katherine Ave. 3. Stop signs on Katherine Ave. controlling traffic in both directions on Katherine at Iris St. 4. Stop signs on Jackson Ave. controlling traffic in both directions on _ Jackson Ave. & Cleveland St. 5. Stop signs on Adams St. controlling traffic in both directions at Madison Ave. 6. Stop signs on Adams St, controlling traffic in both directions at Lincoln Ave. 7. Stop signs on Lincoln Ave. controlling traffic in both directions at Clinton St. 8. Stop signs on Cleveland St, controlling traffic in both directions at Lincoln Ave. 9. Stop signs on Lincoln Ave. controlling traffic in both directions at Fulton St. Discussion held on the need of stop signs proposed in this area, possible use of yield signs instead, and possible need of extra policing for violations. City Manager reported on investigations that had been made in the area by Staff and why recommendation is urged for these stop signs in the area. He also stated it was felt stop signs on minor streets would force traffic to the arterial streets for through traffic. He also commented that this situation should be reviewed for cross City traffic, when Woodside Road is improved and signals installed at Hudson Street. It was also recommended that publicity be given to inform citizens of stop signs to be placed at these intersections, if action is adopted. Staff was questioned as to whether any assurance could be given that stop signs proposed will reduce traffic hazards. Police Chief stated records had been kept which proved installation of stop signs would help to correct the situation, and that when these stop signs were placed as proposed, would relate not only to speed- ing, but other problems confronting this residential area as many cases of intersec- tions being obscured by high shrubs and trees. He stated from complete traffic survey which had been made, it was concluded stop signs would help the over-all pic- ture of hazards and still retain circulation needed without too much interference. Councilman Granger moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5405 ESTABLISHING AND DECLARING DESIGNATED ENTRANCES TO DESIGNATED INTERSECTIONS TO BE STOP ENTRANCES, seconded by Councilman Bury and carried on roll call vote, Councilman Rosselli voting no, Councilman Keckley being noted absent. Councilman Petersen moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5406 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AMEND- MENT TO AGREEMENT FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES, seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Staff report stated it was recommended that present contract with Michael Kennedy, for programming services, be extended on an "as needed basis" until September 15, 1967, as present bontract for these services will expire on July lst. Budget for 1967-68 includes position for an Accounting Assistant -Programmer, but that specifi- cations had not yet been approved or been included in the Salary Plan, and new posi- tion could not be filled until August 16th at the earliest. City Manager further explained the need for a programmer, but that position specifi- cations to be set up would be a combined position for programming and accounting, ,imp" 91