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Lei: <br />Motion: <br />CONSENT CALENDAR <br />The following individuals spoke in favor of the French Park <br />Neighborhood Traffic Plan: Paul Giles, Jon Gothold, Larry Haynes, <br />Debbie McEwen, Jeanette Martin, and Catherine Cate. Proponents of <br />the trial plan noted that the plan may result in lives being saved and <br />that the present traffic patterns within French Park were dangerous for <br />children. Mr. Haynes noted that a choice between safety and <br />inconvenience was not a choice. <br />Following the public hearing, Council discussion ensued. <br />Councilmember Bist explained that she had worked with the <br />neighborhood in developing the trial plan, and noted that pedestrian <br />safety is a major concern in the neighborhood. She stated that the <br />funds designated for the traffic plan can not be used for other purposes. <br />Councilmember McGuigan stated that she could not support the plan <br />because she felt the wrong procedures were used for the process. <br />Councilmember Franklin and Mayor Pulido noted that the plan was <br />being implemented on a trial basis and that even though it may create <br />inconveniences, it was a worthwhile plan that should be given a chance <br />to succeed. <br />Approve. <br />Installation of French Park Neighborhood Traffic Plan, which consists of <br />the closure of Washington Avenue west of Poinsettia Street, the <br />closure of French Street north of Washington Avenue, the closure of <br />Spurgeon Street north of Washington Avenue, and a semi-diverter for <br />westbound traffic on Wellington at Poinsettia Street <br />MOTION: Bist <br />VOTE: AYES: <br />NOES <br />ABSENT: <br />SECOND: Lutz <br />Bist, Franklin, Lutz, Pulido (4) <br />McGuigan (1) <br />Christy, Moreno (2) <br />NAMING ZOOFARI EXPRESS DEPOT - BRIAN JOSEPH CAMARILLO <br />DEPOT <br />Recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on October 23, <br />2000 by a 4-0 vote (Doughty, Solorio, and Richardson absent) and the <br />Recreation and Parks Board on September 25, 2000 by a 7-0 vote <br />(Rivera and Whitacre absent) <br />CITY COUNCIL MINUTES <br />358 NOVEMBER 20, 2000 <br />