1968 339- 485 _ 1-8 to 4-15-1968

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to Bradford Street, this stage being anticipated for completion by March 18, 1968. City Manager's report previously submitted to Council outlined modifications of the remaining two stages of the traffic study which had been discussed with the Consultants, Peat, Marwick, Livingston & Company, and with their aid, has re- sulted in last two stages as now modified to permit additional research data being obtained. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilman Rosselli voting no. Acceptance of Woodside Road -Hudson Street traffic signal system approved, as recommend- ed by Staff, subject to a one-year guarantee of workmanship and materials, on motion of Councilman Keckley, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #68-29) Councilman Petersen announced he had been made aware of the concern of the merchants in the small shopping center at Woodside and Central Avenue because of the pro- hibition of a left turn from Woodside into Central Avenue at this point causing a hardship to their business operations. Councilman Petersen moved that City Manager be requested to meet with the merchants concerned in this shopping center and discuss possibility of their participating in costs for a possible change being made to allow the left turn entrance into Central Avenue, and report back to the Council in three weeks. (Feb. 19th) seconded by Councilman Rosselli. Police Chief advised he was aware of the protests being made by persons involved at this intersection, and had assured them this matter will be discussed by the Traffic Bureau for a possible recommendation of improvements, and would certainly invite them to attend the meeting when this will be discussed. He asked that Council allow at least a month for Staff's investigation of this problem before making a report. Councilman Henderson also asked if there was any possible solutinn for better traffic flow along Woodside Expressway as there seemed to be considerable backup of traffic at peak hours at signalized points. Police Chief reported this matter had been studied for time actuation of signals, but that a further check would be made. Councilman Petersen restated his motion to direct Staff to meet with the various persons concerned in the shopping center at Woodside and Central and investigate their problems for a possible solution and report back as soon as possible, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #68-30 Acceptance of installation of Flood Lights in Mezes Plaza approved, as recommended by Staff, subject to a one-year guarantee of workmanship and materials, on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried. (MINUTE ORDER #68-31) Councilman Granger moved to introduce Ordinance amending Sections 11 and 16 of Ordin- ance No. 1286, establishing salaries for employees of the City of Redwood City, seconded by Councilman Henderson. JAN 22'68