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485 Manager stated further records were available to indicate results of surveys which had been taken to substantiate recommendations made on this proposed design. Councilman Rosselli expressed concern for number and width of median barriers proposed and its effect on businesses along this route. Further discussion held on reasoning and facts which resulted in recommendation made for width and number of barriers proposed. Councilman Rosselli asked whether any consideration had been given for acquiring of rights of way which would align intersecting streets with each other and was advised by City Manager this had been investigated thoroughly with last valid cost estimates of over two million dollars based on a 100' right of way. Councilman Henderson commended Staff for the thorough presentation of the proposed design which appeared to be a good compromise solution for a difficult project. Councilman Henderson also asked if fencing mentioned for barrier in Washington School area could not be placed now in the plan so State could help contribute and burden not placed on City later. Police Chief stated this had not yet been recommended to the State but could be suggested at least for some type of additional definite barrier to preclude pedes- trian crossing at this point. Councilman Henderson indicated her agreement on optional design and further study proposed for Orchard Avenue section because of the funeral chapel, but expressed concern for sufficiency of plan proposed for pedestrian crosswalk at the Alameda and Woodside to prevent any situation arising such as the one at Stambaugh Street. Police Chief stated two problems differed because of age group, the Stambaugh crossing area mainly being concerned with small children and the Alameda crossing dealing with high school group classified as adults. He stated Staff firmly believed pedestrian crossing proposed safe and adequate. Councilman Henderson questioned consideration given for proposed school at Santa Clara Avenue area. Police Chief advised design provided adequate safe signalized crossings. Councilman Bury questioned parking restrictions in section from Santa Clara to Alameda on the south side of Woodside, and was advised this area mainly the con- cern of the County and would have to be checked through them but at this time parking was possible on South side but would probably be restricted after comple- tion of Junipero Serra. Councilman Bury also questioned lighting, landscaping, t and undergrounding of utilities. Director of Public Works advised this matter still being discussed as to whether lighting would be placed in the median barrier or sidewalk area, median lighting estimated to cost less than half of that for sidewalk lighting. Councilman Bury also questioned channelization on the 4 -phase signal at Alameda, and was given the information by the Traffic Engineer. Mayor Herkner read petition that had been received at this meeting bearing approximately 47 signatures of