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Nadis Spangler discussed the speed hump situation on Edgewood Drive, suggested a City newsletter and use of neighborhood associations for notification. Janet Borgins, Friendly Acres neighborhood association, suggested that all would not be pleased, but that 5 to 1 supported some calming effort. She asked for verification of proper boundaries for notification for proposed humps at Hoover and Page. Mid-Point Technology Center proposes a traffic impact as well and the hump proposal could effect that area. Rene White, Co-Chair of Farmhill, expressed that the work of the City in traffic calming on Farmhill Boulevard was favorable, consuming much City staff work resulting in a stop sign at Emerald Hill Road and has made a difference in the speed of traffic and the proposed alternatives are good. John Dempsey, Co-Chair of Roosevelt neighborhood, indicated Valota Road between Redwood Avenue and Jefferson Avenue is the main concern of the neighborhood, that they are working very effectively with staff and hope any decision on this subject will not impact this effort. David Wolfskill requested a link on the Redwood City homepage to information on community traffic issues. Pastor Steve Tiebout asked if there was an overall plan and suggested the burden be on residents to ensure safety for all. M/S Hartnett/lra to support matrix presented by staff that bases notice on staffs understanding of the actual impact. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote by those present with Council Member Jordan and Mayor Howard absent. MINUTE ORDER NO. 99-075 Consensus by Council to receive a concept report on the mobile novelty sign and red light radar programs. Requested information that might support a program to set aside a certain amount of money that could be used for what otherwise would have been in the CIP to be accessed more quickly to respond to neighborhood concerns as directed by Council. MEMO 5/19/99 B. New Solid Waste Diversion Programs. Vice Mayor Ruskin stated that the JPA made a decision to implement some new programs, which resulted in an increase in costs. Finance Director Ponty described the SBTSA as a group beginning in the 1980% as a mechanism to commit our solid waste to a transfer station that BFI was proposing to build in response to several Bayfront landfill areas being closed. Since that time the SBTSA has evolved into other areas and one is a formal collective bargaining unit for negotiating with BFI over such issues as rate setting. Also, with the advent of AB 939 as a group to work collectively toward recommending programs and assist the member entities in meeting their AB 939 goals. The SBTSA has very little direct authority and works basically at an advisory capacity. Each member entity REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 MAY 17, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 328 PAGE 4