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5. Informational Public Hearing - Request by resident of Circle Road that Circle Road be made a cul de sac (Report of City Manager and Director of Public Works 8/2/84) (1101- Letter of opposition from Mrs. Billie S. Walker, 21 Circle Road 9/13/84 Affidavits of Publication of Notice and of Mailing on file. Mayor Britschgi reminded Council `hat the purpose of the informational public hearing is to receive testimony rf! carding the interest of residents of Circle Road and of the public concerning the subject request and staff recommendations. Director of P u b l i c Works Addiego presented the request and used overhead projections to illustrate his comments. Mr. Addiego stated for the record that residents who made the request for a cul de sac on the 100 block of Circle Road stated they were willing to pay for alterations to the street which might be required, noting that the cost is estimated at about $60,000. In response to question, Mr. Addiego said that with regard to traffic circulation, it would be better not to close off the road, but with regard to traffic safety and reduction of potential vehicle conflicts, the staff would recommend in favor of closing it. Fire Chief O'Brien stated that there are concerns with regard to possible necessary use of the road by emergency vehicles in the event an alternate route other than Whipple Avenue is needed and suggested the fire hydrants may have to be moved. Acting Manager Margolis reported that the Police Chief has indicated he has no problems with the proposed cul de sac. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 9:12 p.m. Jeff Wharton, 112 Circle Road, said that residents did not anticipate the cost of the cul de sac work would be $60,000 and had expected to be able to do some of the work. He submitted a statement indicating support of the cul de sac proposal from 22 residents of Circle Road. Mr. Wharton described speeding problems and use of the street for parking related to Sequoia Hospital growth and urged Council to approve the concept and do further study with regard to costs and accommodating the needs of the Fire Department. Rob Solari, 102 Circle Road, said he appreciates concerns of the Fire Department and emergency vehicles, but suggested daily traffic safety is important, noting that speeding vehicles threaten lives and do property damage. He urged approval of the concept. Ken McGill, Associate Administrator, Sequoia Hospital, said he has concerns about fire emergency access and recommended that comment be solicited from _ Medevac. He replied to questions regarding plans for a medical office building. Reg.Minutes 9/17/84 Page 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 136