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In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry regarding whether the city would be liable if a car sustained damage from driving over speed bumps, City Traffic Engineer Tassano stated it would not. Councilmember Narum asked about the number of homes voting in the petition and City Traffic Engineer Tassano reported there were 99 "yeses" out of 145. Councilmember Pentin asked whether there will be increased enforcement and inquired about fines. City Traffic Engineer Tassano reported a moving violation would be the same, unless the Officer cites for reckless driving adding it is at the Officer's discretion. Councilmember Olson asked regarding the efficacy of the election and City Traffic Engineer Tassano reported the methodology relative to the subject petition was the same as other petitions and addressed the process. Councilmember Olson noted the community has indicated they do not want a gate installed and City Traffic Engineer Tassano reported he has not heard that from the public noting that the opposite is true. Councilmember Olson asked whether the community would own that road if a gate were installed and City Manager Fialho responded it would not. The road would remain public right-of-way and there would be added steps to convey that land to the HOA or private property owners. He reported a private gate is not an option in this case. Councilmember Pentin asked about the reason for prohibiting a left-turn out and City Traffic Engineer Tassano explained staffs rationale and reported the survey showed a right-turn only on the exit. Mayor Thorne opened public comment. Ed Swetavage commended staff and reported no assessment has been made regarding the impact to residents. Residents will have to follow the same rules for entrances and exits as non- residents and felt it possess an inconvenience. He suggested Council consider a temporary solution or a pilot program to test out various options for additional data points under different conditions. He stated he would hate to see a program created while attempting to solve another one. Stan Willis reported he became involved in this matter because of a traffic accident near his home. A traffic study revealed on certain parts of the road, the critical speed ranged from 35 mph to 38 mph and noted there are many cars travelling faster than that. He referenced the application, "Way" and reported it was instrumental in routing drivers through their neighborhood roads without regard to speed limits. He added committee considered speed lumps, but they were not feasible. Andrew Gelb stated he is one of the residents that will be inconvenienced but noted he would take inconvenience over danger, any day. He reported speed is an issue and explain concerns with debris and obscene gestures. He added it makes it easier for burglars to drive through the neighborhood and stated the numbers prove the calming measures that were attempted did not work. He reported the people voted and have a legitimate expectation that the city will honor their vote. He hoped for Council's support. Chin Lee disagreed with the Traffic Engineer's data; questioned the validity of the petition and noted those living within 500 feet were asked to respond, however, people outside radius also responded. The policy stated the proposed device must be approved by all property owners fronting each device and did not believe that was done. He commented on costs and benefits and felt one group of people is causing another group to increase their travel times. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 6,2018