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FAIRVIEW STREET Mrs. Nancy Bratt, 2714 W. Carlton TRAFFIC STUDY Place, presented petitions containing 168 signatures of residents in the area of Fairview Street, between Edinger and Warner, requesting traffic controls at Fair- view Street and St. Andrew Place. Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to receive and file the petitions, was unanimously carried. Mrs. Bratt stated that the posted speed limit on Fairview Street between Edinger and Warner is 40; however, cars have been clocked at 70 mph; that the traffic is very heavy and the street is wide; and that pedestrians cannot get across the street. She stated further that students attending Mitchell, Mountain View, and Valley High School must cross Fairview in this area; that after a motorist stops at Edinger, there is nothing to slow his speed and many children run across the street in front of the cars; she mentioned several accidents in which parked cars and pedestrians have been hit; and she presented pictures showing the intersections and the problems. Mrs. Bratt made the following recommendations: (1) a flashing four-way stop signal at Fairview and St. Andrew; (2) restrict parking up to 100' of the intersection; and (3) reduce speeds on Fairview Street. In response to a question from the Mayor, the City Manager gave assurance of continued interest, continued checking by the Public Works Department and enforce- ment by the Police Department. The Director of Public Works stated that the intersection at Fairview and St. Andrew does not meet the warrant for a traffic signal. Mr. Richard Bratt, 2714 W. Carlton Place, spoke in favor of additional traffic controls in this area, stating the problem is major. Councilman Herrin's motion to deny the request to install a traffic signal at Fairview Street and St. Andrew Place; and that no painted crosswalk be installed on Fairview Street at St. Andrew Place, failed for lack of a second. Councilman Evans moved that the speed on Fairview Street between Edinger and Harvard be reduced from 40 mph to 35 mph, and that painted crosswalks be installed on Fairview Street at St. Andrew Place. The motion was seconded by Councilman Markel and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Evans, Villa, Yamamoto, Markel Herrin, Griset Patterson RECESS At 4:15 P.M., a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 4:20 P. M. with the same Council members present~ CITY COUNCIL -381- Novemberl5, 1971