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Item No. 4 (continued) In response to question, Mr. Addiego and City Manager Smith said that in general each project in the capital budget would be reviewed by Council several times at different stages. Don Warren, Chairman, Facilities Fee Committee, commended the facilities fee process and City staff for the efficient operation of the program. M /S: Stangel /Rhodes to approve the 1985 Capital Budget for GID 1 -64 and to approve the proposed increase in facilities fees. Carried unanimously by voice vote. MINUTF ORDER NO. 85 -04 Mr. Smith said that the addition of representatives of two significant developers in the area to the Committee is presently contemplated. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- (Council recessed from 8:32 to 8:40 p.m. Mayor Britschgi excused himself for the rest of the evening and Vice Mayor Mosher presided.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- 5. Approval of plans, specifications, call for bids - Jefferson Avenue /Adams Street Channelization Project (702 -02) Report of City Manager and Director of Public Works 1/3/85 William J. Bowler, 1261 Jefferson Avenue, reported he had initiated the - petition with 32 signatures to improve traffic safety on Jefferson, but is opposed to the elimination of parking places which would occur as a result of the recommended changes to the intersection. Mr. Bowler noted that on -site parking is minimal for residents in the area, and street parking is necessary to accommodate the vehicles there. Director of Public Works Addiego presented the subject report using slides to depict the proposed alterations to the intersection to improve traffic safety, noting that traffic circulation would be poor, if the parking spaces are retained. Mr. Addiego, City Manager Smith and City Attorney Schricker commented concerning the City's potential enhanced liability if the traffic improvements are not installed, in view of the City having been put on notice of the problems there by the petition. Discussion followed concerning other alternatives and whether they might not create traffic problems elsewhere in the neighborhood. In response to question, Mr. Addiego reported that letters were sent to each petitioner and to each property owner in the area describing the action proposed to be taken and inviting them to attend the Council meeting this evening. Title read. M /S: Chandler /Stange] Reg.Mtg. 1/14/85 Page 4 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 233