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G. OLD BUSINESS: (continued) : Marc Kaufman, Planning Commissioner, commented on the policy regarding structures (i .e. monuments) versus rural atmosphere and noted that ordinarily this issue would be addressed by staff or Site Development. Casey commented that the wall was not out of character with the neighborhood and all of the residents in the subdivision had signed a statement agreeing to the wall . van Tamelen stated that visual openness was called for in the General Plan and it was a principle of the Town that rights-of-ways be protected. It was noted that the policy of monuments in rights-of-ways should be referred to the Planning Director and Planning Commission. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Casey, seconded by Johnson and passed by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution #56-88 approving and authorizing execution of an encroachment permit agreement between the Town of Los Altos Hills and Ralph Mele, Aline Mele, Gerard and Lamber, Inc. , Robert W. Duncan, Sharon L. Seversen, Bala Manian, Tasneem Manian, Chris L. Carneghi, and Lauryn Carneghi. AYES: Mayor Tryon and Councilmembers Casey and Johnson NOES: Councilmembers Siegel and van Tamelen 2. Report on recommendation for stop signs at Arastradero and 41/ Purissima MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Johnson, seconded by van Tamelen and passed unanimously to authorize Wilsey & Ham to conduct appropriate analysis of traffic and speed at the intersection of Arastradero and Purissima and to provide a report and recommendation regarding the proposal to make the intersection multi-stop, at a cost not to exceed $1 , 000. 3. Pedestrian Safety Options at Bullis School Marc Kaufman, 14100 Donelson, stated that while he thought there was a problem for children crossing for about an hour in the morning and in the afternoon, he did not think it warranted a stop sign which would be in place all the time. Ruth Buneman, Chairman - Safety Committee, noted that this matter had been discussed at their last meeting and it was noted during that meeting that three schools in Los Altos use temporary stop signs (sign weighted in a tire rim) which seemed to be a good solution. Mona Armistead, Health & Safety Chairman - Bullis PTA, commented again on the speed of the traffic and noted the cars just don' t stop at the crosswalk. Mrs . Armistead also noted that the children used the school and the grounds practically all day so it was not just an issue of brief periods of time in the morning and afternoon. L 5- 6/1/88