1967 Jan to Dec - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

487 first, and it was expected total project would take some one and one-half years. Mayor Herkner again mentioned petition protesting use of barriers and thought perhaps this should be further reviewed, and to why barriers recommended. Coun- cilman Keckley suggested some present might have changed their minds concerning use of barrier after presentation just made by Staff considering safety factors. — Mrs. Davis, of Davis-Sundberg, 666 Woodside Rd., admitted she had signed petition but after hearing discussion on this feature, now felt it good idea. Al Miller, 1889 Woodside Road, questioned County area on Woodside Road above Massachusetts. Joe Repetti, of WOodside Road, questioned curb parking to be left after right of way acquired and possibility of reducing sidewalk width to provide additional parking. Kent Detrick, Menlo Park, expressed concern for large eucalyptus trees and whether they could be saved. (City Manager advised all of these trees had to be removed.) Resident at 2307 Union Ave. expressed concern for channeli- zation of three lanes to two from Rutherford to Nimitz. Mr. Repetti questioned proposed new utility placements, if property owners would be involved as to costs. Mayor Herkner asked that any other questions be asked of Staff after close of the Council meeting. Councilman Rosselli stated main purpose of this meeting to explore situation and suggested those present still interested in further meet- ings particularly in County areas of project to follow County Engineer's sugges- tion and request same. Councilman Keckley recommended Staff further review possibility of cutting side- walks back from 9 ft. to 7 ft. if utilities are to be underground. After dis- cussion as to proper action to take at this time, Councilman Henderson moved to accept report of the Staff as modified with recommendations relating to further consideration given to fencing on barrier in Washington School area, reduction of sidewalks, and undergrounding of utilities, seconded by Councilman Keckley. Councilman Rosselli indicated his opposing any Council action on this project tonight to give any indication of its being finally approved, although agreed a fine presentation had been made, but felt further meetings should be held and a decision made by the County. Councilman Bury indicated his favoring motion if intention of motion to be that of accepting the report and favoring further study of the recommendations made for modifications. Councilman Henderson restated her motion to state explicitly that Council accept report and recommendations of the �-- Staff as presented with modifications as indicated by Council for further study relating to possibility of 7' sidewalks, immediate fencing in front of Washington School, modification of barrier at Orchard Avenue section, undergrounding utilities with lighting, and to encourage the State to set no more than a 35 mile per hour I` speed limit. Mayor Herkner suggested a motion be made unanimously if possible to accept report and all modifications suggested be referred to Staff. Councilman Rosselli offered