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Billy James thanked Council for the mention of bike lanes and asked if there is data that supports either his experience of feeling safe in a bike lane with several traffic lanes or the experience of safety while riding a bike on a two lane street without a bike lane. Janet Borgens expressed her concern with indecisiveness of the statement of when the traffic will be turning out of the garage - will it be right turn only or left turn only. David Menche expressed his concerns pertaining to bicycles mentioning curb bulbs that can be very hazardous to bicycle riders. He suggested that the diagonal parking might be returned to parallel parking to create more width and allow for a bike lane while making it safer for bicyclists. Council Members expressed support for the plan citing safety for both pedestrians and vehicles while stressing the need to monitor with methods of performance measurement. Recommendation: MIS HartnettlBain approve the plan to modify the traffic lane and parking configuration on Jefferson Avenue, between Middlefield Road and Marshall Street, from two lanes in each direction with parallel parking on both sides, to a new configuration with one lane in each direction and a center left-turn lane, with angle parking on one side and parallel parking remaining on the other side. Prior to the implementation of the plan, Council to receive an information report from staff as to the method of performance monitoring. The information report will include a schedule for periodic performance reports. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present with Council Member Howard absent. MINUTE ORDER 05-138 C. Middlefield Road name change to Theatre Way Vice Mayor stated that the staff report included in the Council agenda packet was not correct and that a revised recommendation has been provided for consideration. Redevelopment Manager Moeller stated that copies of the correct staff report were available on the back table and clarified that the correct recommendation was printed on the Council agenda. Redevelopment Manager Moeller explained the background on the topic stating that the intent of discussions and reference in the agreement was to create linkage to the theatre and theatre district, the Fox Theatres and Veterans. She stated that the concept of using the way finding program and the directional signage that is in the process of being created for the entire downtown could perhaps meet the same concerns and intent. She stated that the proposal is that Council not adopt any alternative at this time but to direct staff to return after the JULY 11, 2005 PAGE 8 JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION -"-'-" , . IT ""~"-"""""