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7. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Vice Mayor Ruskin referred to the Utility User's Tax issue previously brought up and whether it was a tax to continue at it's present status or reduce it and if so, how much. Asked the Finance Committee if the subject could be brought back for discussion. The Committee Members indicated they would respond back with a tentative date to discuss. 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Request for Speed Humps on Edgewood Road 8:45p. m. - Council Member Hartnett left the dais after excusing himself from the subject due to relatives who are clients and live in the area of Blandford, possibly within the 300 foot limit, creating a conflict in voting. Dan Smith presented the proposal with slides to place 4 speed humps on Edgewood Road between Melrose Place and Alameda de las Pulgas. It is a 2,200 foot section of street. The City received three letters from residents in this area over the last 18 months requesting speed humps in this area. Subsequently a petition supporting speed humps with signatures from 26 homes was received and conforms to City policy requiring a 60% approval of the section where speed humps are proposed. Staff performed an eligibility test that qualified, it is designated a local street in the General Plan, it meets physical criteria such as grade, no on a primary or secondary fire route and does have a speed problem. Explained speed hump criteria and what speed humps do. Outlined the process and indicated staffis aware of significant concern for the proposal. Rich Haygood gave an update on the report, appreciated concern with diversion, expressed doubt that it would effect others, but prepared to take direction from Council. Council Members comments included whether there is a concern with volume as well as speed, asked how an engineer defines a residential street, requested clarification of Red Oaks comparison, asked about October 1998 meeting with Oak Knoll Edgewood Park Neighborhood Association recommendations, whether data was acquired from other cities. Various questions about the policy were asked, inquired about report on photo red light and any other technology, increased signage or novelty signs library, higher fines for speeders in particular areas. Police Chief Bolanos described typical traffic enfomement schedules and comparison to speed hump placement. Indicated his report back to Council would include photo red light, photo radar and feasibility of higher fines in specific areas. Public Comment Steve Blake felt Edgewood Road is a wide street and feeds a main thoroughfare. He recommends speed humps. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 MAY 24, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 334 PAGE 4