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7. STAFF REPORTS <br /> A. Traffic Calming Measures and New Stop Sign on McGarvey Avenue. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> 1) Approve, by motion, installation of temporary traffic calming devices for a <br /> six month trial period to include a) speed tables on McGarvey Avenue <br /> between Farm Hill Boulevard and Alameda de las Pulgas and, b) a traffic <br /> circle at McGarvey Avenue/Chesterton Avenue (east). (701) <br /> Minute Order 08-205 <br /> 2) Approve, by resolution, installation of permanent stop signs at McGarvey <br /> Avenue/Euclid Avenue. (701) <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 14905 OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY ESTABLISHING AND <br /> DECLARING THE MCGARVEY AVENUE ENTRANCES TO THE INTERSECTION OF <br /> MCGARVEY AVENUE AND EUCLID AVENUE TO BE STOP ENTRANCES <br /> Public Comment <br /> Kathy Schrenk supports what is before Council tonight. She thanked the Council and prior <br /> City Manager Everett for all the efforts to get this matter resolved. She believes the <br /> young children that live in the area will benefit greatly from these measures. <br /> Paul Hoekenga spoke about the process and how grateful he is about Council's <br /> responsiveness. He shared his own personal experience with traffic in the area and how <br /> he believes these temporary measures will work. <br /> Howard Smith thanked City staff for all the efforts to address this problem. He referred to <br /> a petition that he circulated in the neighborhood. Mr. Smith said that he supports these <br /> measures because they are part of a comprehensive plan; however, his support of the <br /> Euclid stop sign conditional on making other measures permanent at a later time. <br /> Doran Donnelly thanked the Mayor and the Council for their efforts. He spoke about his <br /> children being impacted as well as the neighborhood in general. He supports all four <br /> proposed measures and found the community engagement process positive. <br /> Steve Raak shared his experience driving on McGarvey. He favors the temporary <br /> measures but he is not certain the stop sign will work since there are many others nearby. <br /> Peter Vorametsanti, Acting Manager of Engineering and Construction, presented the <br /> report (presentation on file). He explained the public process to date and the benefits of <br /> these measures. <br /> Council asked questions about speed and staff explained the speed tables. One Council <br /> Member appreciated the comprehensive solution and another thanked staff and the <br /> residents for their commitment to finding successful resolutions. One Council Member <br /> suggested that this approach, as well as the compromise reached, be replicated in other <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVLOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OCTOBER 27, 2008 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 62 <br /> Page 250 <br />