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<br />9. <br /> <br />STAFF REPORTS- <br /> <br />A. Photo Red Light Enforcement Technology (continued from 7/24/00); <br /> <br />Sergeant Steven Blanc explained that photo red light enforcement has been proven to be an <br />effective tool to reduce red light violation related accidents. He further explained how the <br />technology works and the costs for implementation. <br /> <br />Janet Borgens asked for an explanation of the electromagnetic loops utilized in this <br />technology. <br /> <br />John Flynn, of Lockheed Martin, explained how the electromagnetic loops are magnetic <br />inductors that detect chunks of metal traveling across the road and the transponders pick up <br />a radio frequency. <br /> <br />MIS ClaireIHartnett to implement a Photo Red Light Program in five locations throughout <br />the City of Redwood City and report back on results. The motion passed by a unanimous <br />voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 00-281 <br /> <br />10. PUBLIC HEARING - <br /> <br />A. <br /> <br />i) <br /> <br />Encroachment Agreement for Redwood Shores Residential Areas; <br /> <br />Engineering and Construction Manager Patterson began by naming committee <br />members present in the audience as Scott Eckardt and Lynn Adams, RSHOA; Mary <br />Morrissey Parden and Mike Gibson, RSOA and the City's consultant Carl Pilnick, Jeff <br />Spiegelman from RCN and Financial Services Director Ponty. He further explained <br />how the committee operated by splitting into two separate committees and addressed <br />the issues and formal agreements as described in the staff report. Additionally, he <br />explained the informal agreements outlined in the staff report but possibly not legally <br />enforceable by the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Ruskin opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Jeff Spiegelman, of RCN, expressed his appreciation to the Council for hearing the <br />franchise application and staff and community members for working in a collaborative <br />spirit. He explained that RCN would provide for expansion of service by utilizing only <br />l5% of capacity reserving 85% for future needs. <br /> <br />Lynn Adams, President of RSHOA, stated she is very encouraged by working in a <br />collaborative method with all involved parties. She urged the City to enable RCN to <br />uphold the spirit of the informal agreements. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />AUGUST 14,2000 <br />PAGE 8 <br />