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Councilmember Brown thought it would seem more natural for drivers to continue on at 40 mph than to slow when approaching a 35 mph zone. Chief Spiller said the ability to enforce speed on the easterly portion of the roadway would likely reduce that inclination. He also noted that most reasonable and prudent people slow when they see signs decreasing the speed limit, though acknowledged that some are not always that reasonable or prudent. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio noted that the bridge narrows the roadway some, which often motivates a decrease in speed, and that school zones are limited to 25 mph in any case. She suggested installing additional signage warning of decreased speeds ahead. Mr. Fialho clarified that Moore Elementary is far enough from Stonerdige Drive that this portion is not a posted school zone. Councilmember Narum asked about timing the traffic lights beyond Trevor Parkway to discourage speeds above 35 mph. Mr. Tassano explained that speed sensitive signals tend to create difficulties with multilane approaches and generally create more of a backup than a deterrence. It is also a costly installation at approximately $50,000 per signal. He said he could install "reduced speed ahead" signs as suggested by the Vice- Mayor. Councilmember Brown reiterated that the extension has been open only 50 days and the City is already changing the game for residents who so clearly expressed their concern over speed. She said she feared that a similar increase for the stretch from Trevor Parkway to Santa Rita Road was next. Mr. Fialho stressed that the strategy has been to honor the posted speed limit on the existing stretch of Stoneridge Drive until such time as the Chief or Council recommend something different, with the acknowledgement that the posted speed cannot be actively enforced. Councilmember Brown noted that 10 years ago, the Council voted to keep everything east of Santa Rita Road at 35 mph. Mr. Fialho agreed but also noted there was talk of turning Stoneridge into a culdesac at that time. Councilmember Pentin shared comments supporting the staff recommendation, the details of which were lost to a poor phone connection. Mayor Thorne opened and closed the public hearing. Vice-Mayor Cook-Kallio said she would support the item in order to enable active enforcement. She moved the staff recommendation and added a requested for reduced speed ahead signage. Councilmember Narum requested clarification on which portion would remain unenforceable at 35 mph. Mr. Tassano stated that the segment between Santa Rita Road and Kamp Drive has a valid survey and is enforceable. The segments from Kamp Drive to Newton Way and Newton Way to Trevor Parkway will remain at 35 mph but are not enforceable by radar. MOTION: It was m/s Cook-Kallio/Thorne to waive first reading and introduce Ordinance 2087, as noted. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Narum, Pentin, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Brown Absent: None City Council Minutes Page 19 of 20 December 17,2013