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Vice Mayor Claire commented that broader representation should be followed because <br /> other streets would be impacted, such as Whipple Avenue and Alameda de las Pulgas. <br /> Council Member Jordan suggested hiring more traffic officers and expressed concern about <br /> signage being removed. Council Member Pierce asked to add to the motion a trial period of <br /> 4 months with a specific beginning and ending date m do an evaluation of the impact on <br /> neighborhoods and appoint a task force. MEMO 12/2/99 <br /> <br /> The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members Howard, Ira, Pierce, <br /> Mayor Ruskin; Noes: Council Member Jordan and Vice Mayor Claire; Abstain: Council <br /> Member Hartnett. (702) MINUTE ORDER 99-152 <br /> <br />9:00p. m. - 9:lOp. re. - Break <br />9:10 p.m. - Council Member Hartnett returned to the dais. <br /> <br />6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None <br /> <br />7. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> <br /> A. PUBLIC HEARING ON Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds by Redwood City Police <br /> Department; <br /> <br /> Sergeant Cesena reported that it is the fourth consecutive year the department has received <br /> funds from the program and this year's award is for $103,614. In addition, the department <br /> will also receive a citizen's option for public safety grant from the State of California in the <br /> amount of $168,724 and the proposal is that the COPS grant be dedicated to salaries and <br /> benefits of new police officer positions. <br /> <br /> Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing. <br /> <br /> Michael O'Brien spoke of due diligence in appropriation toward SWAT expenses instead <br /> of traffic calming. <br /> <br /> M/S Howard/Ira to close the public heating. The motion passed by a unanimous voice <br /> vote. <br /> <br /> M/S Howard/HarmeR to approve the Police Chief's recommendation to dedicate the funds <br /> to procure equipment for the department's Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) <br /> and provide training for law enforcement personnel. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> roll call vote. (505) MINUTE ORDER 99-153 <br /> <br /> B. PUBLIC HEARING on Use of Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds of <br /> $168,724.45 by thc Redwood City Police Department; <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 NOVEMBER 22, 1999 <br />MINUTES Page No. 470 PAGE 7 <br /> <br /> <br />