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John Stevens, Director of Public Works, stated that on September 19, 1977 Council reviewed the Plan presented by Staff, and asked that a financial plan be prepared for presentation at a public hearing. This public hearing was noticed with 1,250 fliers in English and Spanish distributed to persons in the neighborhood; that there has been little opposition; and that with the utilization of spare parts from other signalization projects, the Plan could be implemented with $20,000 for the traffic diverters and $25,000 for the signal, installation (a total of $45,000); that $15,000 of Community Development Funds could be used and $30,000 could be used from Council Contingency. Speakers in favor of the Plan and the signal installation were: Cheryl L. Whitaker, 418 S. Hesperian, United Southwest Neighbors and South Central Neighbors Helen Snyder, 634 South Rosewood, South Central Neighbors Lydia Morales, 601 N. Figueroa, Santa Nita Neighbors Betty Garza, 1115 West Pine Libradia Alcaraz, 1242 W. Chestnut Avenue The proponents cited accident statistics to convince the Council of the urgency to immediately install the traffic signal; they cited the death of a neighbor, Juan Lopez, who was killed on Bristol Street at Myrtle Street; and they em- phasized the difficulty in crossing Bristol Street, particularly for children or the elderly. There being no further statements from the audience, and no new written communications, Mayor Evans closed the public hearing. Following discussion of funding alternatives, on the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Councilman Garthe, 7:0 unani- mously approved, Council approved: 1) The Plan for traffic diversion on Bristol Street between First Street and McFadden Avenue, and 2) The installation of a traffic signal at Bristol and Willits, and directed Staff to use every effort to make the installation as soon as possible. Appropriation Adjustment #36 modified to transfer $45,000 from Council Contingency, to provide for the Bristol Traffic Diversion and Bristol and Willits traffic signal installation, was approved on the motion of Councilman Bricken, seconded by Mayor Evans, and carried 7:0 unanimously. By further motion of Councilman Garthe, seconded by Councilman Brandt, carried 7:0 unanimously, formal bidding procedures for the proposed project were waived based on the immediate danger to the health and welfare of the citizenry. CA 65.3 CA 89 RECESS At 8:40 P.M. the meeting was recessed; at 8:47 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 402 NOVEMBER 7, 1977