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(Council Volunteer Balsamo left the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Council Members wished Mr. Balsamo and his wife a spirited bon voyage.) Traffic Engineer Haygood stated that Farm Hill Boulevard met the Caltrans warrants program for an all way stop sign as an interim measure until a traffic signal can be installed at that location. He added that an all-way stop sign was supported by 90% of the residents in the neighborhood. Traffic Engineer Haygood also reviewed the other proposals included in Phase 1, which include the three lane configuration supported by the residents who attended the neighborhood meeting. He said it would make Farm Hill Boulevard similar to Alameda de Las Pulgas, with one lane in each direction, a center 2-way left turn lane, a median and bike lanes. He discussed other measures that would slow traffic, such as diminished green signal traffic on Farm Hill Boulevard or adjusting the traffic signals to stay red until traffic approaches. He reviewed other aspects of the project under consideration and the costs involved. In response to a question ITom Mayor Howard regarding funding, Traffic Engineer Haygood stated it would be up to the Council to establish priorities. City Manager Everett explained that the City staff would be looking at the median and investigating alternatives which would be brought back to Council. He added that the all-way stop sign at Farm Hill and Emerald Hill can go in quickly. Traffic Engineer Haygood said the plans, specifications and estimates need to come back to Council for approval and allocation of construction funding with construction contracts expected to be approved in late spring. He said the modification of the traffic signal can be accomplished later this month through the Public Works Services Department, and the new signal at Emerald Hill Road would be considered for programming in the next 5-year Capital Improvement Projects. Mayor Howard called upon speakers in the audience. Cliff Keely, 1010 Canyon Road, said he believed there should be 2 or 3 more signals on Farm Hill Boulevard. Recognizing the costs of more signals, Mr. Keely suggested setting the existing signals to 32 MPH to slow down traffic. Council Member Claire directed staff to look into different lane configurations on Farm Hill Boulevard, such as directional turn lanes, and asked that the City do a good job on notifYing residents and motorists who use Farm Hill Boulevard before modifications begin. MEMO 1/7/98 Council Member Claire and Council Member Ira asked staff for a report on "photo ticketing." MEMO 1/7/98 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 JANUARY 5, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 150 PAGE 13