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PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON FLOWER STREET - (Continued) Opposition was based on the facts that some families own three cars, and if they are not allowed to park in the street, they would have to park one car on the lawn; that visitors to their homes would have no place to park except several blocks away; that if the speed limit on Flower Street were enforced, there would be fewer accidents. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 N. Lowell, stated that she uses Flower Street frequently; that the City is allowing parking in a driving zone, and driving in a parking zone; that most of the accidents have occurred near to a corner; that an accident she had on the street was caused by a car that was parked too close to a corner. RECESS At 8:40 P.M., a recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 P. M. with all Council members present. There were no further proponents or opponents in the matter, the Assistant Clerk reported no written communications had been received on the matter, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. The Director of Public Works stated that in the basic Master Plan of Streets and Highways, there is no provision for curbside parking on any streets; that this would require an additional 60 - 80 feet of right-of-way on any street; that when Flower Street is widened, the Public Works Department will recommend that there will be no parking permitted; that at the present time, better visibility is needed at intersections, and that consideration should be given to red curbs at approaches to major intersections. Councilman Patterson stated that he believes the street is dangerous as it is; that there should be parking permitted all the time with only two lanes of traffic, or keep four lanes for driving and prohibit parking. Councilman Yamamoto moved to leave the parking situation as it is on Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and 17th Street, and requested a study each year until the street is Widened. Councilman Herrin seconded, requesting that the motion include a red zone at major intersections. Councilman Yamamoto, concurred, and the motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Yamamoto, Herrin, Griset, Markel Villa, Evans, Patterson None CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY within the City of Santa Ana. The Mayor opened the public hearing on an application filed by C & S Tours, Inc., to operate fifteen (15) taxicabs Mr. Harvey Cole, 1522 Bush Street, President of C & S Tours, Incl, stated that he believes there is a need for another cab company in the City; that lhe insignia for his cabs has been changed since the application was submitted; that the cabs are now green and white, and that a 7!' X 17" insignia on the doors will indicate Quick Cab Company. CITY COUNCIL -64- February 7, 1972