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<br />Nita Spangler stated the humps on Edgewood Road are somewhat helpful in slowing traffic <br />and that there is a request for a 4-way stop sign at King Street and Hopkins. <br /> <br />MIS JordanlHoward approved the recommendation as stated above by Council Member <br />Pierce. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br /> <br />C) School Traffic Group; <br /> <br />Mayor Ruskin explained that the School Traffic Group was formed due to the growth of the <br />schools in and around the City and Council Member Pierce was asked to take part in the <br />discussion and facilitate communication between the Group and the Council. <br /> <br />Council Member Pierce gave the background leading up to the realization of a shared <br />difficulty involving the schools, the City streets, the parents and the general community as <br />it relates to traffic around the schools. The two meetings so far have involved <br />Superintendent Ron Crates, Norm Smith from Administration, the Director of <br />Transportation, Police Department representatives, City Traffic Engineer, Traffic <br />Consultant, two Principals, and three parents from different school sites to discuss what the <br />problem is. The Group is working toward identifying the shared interests and concerns to be <br />dealt with at the individual schools. <br /> <br />Council consensus was for Council Member Pierce to continue with the effort as liaison. <br /> <br />D) Proposed Closure of County Health Clinics at Taft and Garfield; <br /> <br />Mayor Ruskin explained the County's financial situation and potential closure of the health <br />clinics. He stated that the closure of these clinics would pose a real hardship in the <br />community. He further requested authorization to send a letter on behalf of the Council to <br />the Board of Supervisors expressing hope that they will find other ways to trim the budget <br />rather than close the clinics. <br /> <br />Public Comment: <br /> <br />Bob Diaz explained the transportation constraints that would arise should Taft be closed. He <br />urged Council to encourage the County to keep the Taft clinic open. <br /> <br />MIS JordanlHoward to send a letter including appreciation for the County's collaboration in <br />providing health services at the schools and encourage them to reconsider and do what they <br />can. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. <br /> <br />E) Council Member Jordan proposed citizens' advisory committee to review the budget and <br />stated she and Council Member Ira would provide parameters of such a committee for <br />Council consideration at a future date. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />JUNE 26, 2000 <br />PAGE II <br /> <br />.--..-- .~ T <br />