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Police Sergeant Uyeda explained the difficulties of enforcement when officers need to be in the right position and on the same side of the road as red light runners versus traffic safety conditions. City Manager Everett stated that staff will need to research what the law really demands for signage. Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. M/S Hartnett/Foust to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. Council Members questions and comments also included questions on legality, the appropriateness of the technology, being sure it is not biased against motorists, and plans to inform the public. In response, Redflex Marketing Director Wade Bettisworth clarified that according to the California Vehicle Code, the person running system must be a police officer. He stated that Redflex has over fifty systems in California, the images taken by the system tell their own story, and that use of the system results in decreased violations, accidents, fatalities, and increases in people obeying traffic laws. City Manager Everett responded that the Police Department will work with Public Information Manager Smith to fulfill notification requirements under state law. M/S Pierce /Ira to approve the entering into a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems for the installation and implementation of an automated red -light photo enforcement system. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote by those present. (304) MINUTE ORDER 07 -070 10. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - A. Legislation (information only) - This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 14 -2007. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). B. City Council Member Report of Conference /Meeting Attendance C. Update from Ad hoc Committee on City Manager Recruitment Process Council Member Hartnett, representing the Council's Personnel subcommittee, stated their concerns on being able to engage the community in a meaningful way during the recruitment process. He stated their recommendation for full Council involvement in interviewing and choosing the search firm at the next City Council JOINT CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND APRIL 23, 2007 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 14 MINUTE BOOK NO. 61 Page No. 390