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The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. MINUTE ORDER 07-056 8. STAFF REPORTS - A. Request for a multiway stop sign on Hudson Street at Vera Avenue Engineering and Construction Manager Chang introduced the topic stating that in response to the increased demand of transportation and traffic issues, the Engineering roadway management group has been combined with the Transportation and Traffic group. The objective is to provide a more timely response, more thorough research, and provide as much information as possible for direction and decision. Senior Civil Engineer Sarwary gave the history of the proposal. Public Comment: Dulcey Lester stated that she resides right off of Vera Avenue and opposes the measure due to too much traffic on the street already. She feels that if there is a 4- way stop sign at Hudson and Vera that it will create more traffic. She lives directly across from Red Morton Park where there already is speeding and this would create more of an issue rather than helping because people would choose to avoid the 4- stop signs by using her street. Tracey Blos bought her home four years ago because of the lot size and its quite residential street. Her concern is that by adding stop signs, the amount of cut through traffic on Vera Avenue will greatly increase degrading her family's quality of life. She stated that she had sent the Council information on speed cushions because it is secondary emergency access to the park and the new product is made from recycled tires, is environmentally good, is cost effective because of no necessary maintenance, and there is no increased emergency response time. She asked that Council delay voting in favor of the stop signs until a more viable solution is found. Nancy Foss lives in the area and the stop sign on Vera Avenue and stated that the way Hudson Street is situation coming from Roosevelt; the sidewalk appears to be further out than on the side towards Jefferson. In order to come through the stop sign, she must pull out very slowly because when cars are on both sides she is in danger of being hit. She stated that a stop sign at Hudson Street would get people to slow down some so that people can get across. Council Members asked questions related to increased volume to avoid the additional signage, an explanation of alternatives, and whether Hawes School was contacted to determine the number of children crossing Vera and Hudson. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 5