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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - October 5, 1977 S. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Continued) t Councilman McReynolds voiced his concerns regarding the swamplike conditions fir' evident on this parcel, especially during rainy periods. Mayor Pro Tem Hlllestad raised questions on the conservation easement and, also, the drainage problems and discussion followed on the best safeguards to be taken on this matter. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman McReynolds, seconded by Council- man Proft and passed unanimously to add a sentence to Condition II: An engineer- ing plan will be developed that assures that the ten year storm waters will not Inundate the structure or prevent normal operation of the septic system and this shall also be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer at the time of site development. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Thereafter, moved by Councilman Proft, seconded by Councilman McReynolds and carried unanimously to approve Lands of Mardirosian- Thomas, File SSA #6089-76, subject to conditions as recommended by the Variance and Permit Commission and, as amended by Council. C. SPECIAL REPORTS: V. Reports of Standing Committees: None 2. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 3. Presentations from the Floor: None D. STAFF - REPORTS, CORRESPONDENCE 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS: ( I. City Manager: a) Traffic Safety Hazard - Entrance to St. Nicholas School. Mr. Crowe Introduced the letters from those concerned at St. Nicholas School and detailed Staff proposals, specifically, trained crossing guard, signal modifica- tions and arrangements to be made concerning a meeting with CALTRANS officials. Mr. Charles Bodine, President of St. Nicholas Parish Council, spoke as a represen- tative, citing the extreme hazards and Inefficiency of the current crossing guard system. His hope was that this emergency situation could be resolved as quickly as possible. Councilman Cheney questioned the best methods of slowing traffic exiting I.S. 280. Ideas covered included stop sign placement, modification of signal phasing, re- location of crosswalk and heavy patrolling by the Sheriff's department. CarlRudy, School Board President, agreed with the need for a trained crossing guard and heavier Sheriff sT patrol and reiterated the dangers now present. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Councilman Cheney, seconded by Councilman Proft and passed unan mously to authorize the hiring of a crossing guard for St. Nicholas School and, for this purpose, allocate $1,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance to the General Fund. b) Bid Award - 1977 Street Overlay Program. The City Manager referenced his memo, stating that, due to the excellent bid of $87,165.00, It might be possible to add Byrd Lane, O'Keefe, Summitwood and Tepa to the list for resurfacing. Thereafter, it was determined that any changes to the contract must be made after signing and that the Public Works Committee A%, should be Involved In these changes. -2-