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in the area: avid cyclists and school/recreation. There is high use in the area and they cannot design anything to keep on the roadway. They designed with a trail designation in mind and the City has the right-of-way property to accomplish that project. Councilmember Pentin inquired as to the clean-up of debris on the trail once the facilities are constructed. City Manager Fialho stated the type of clean-up will need to be done by hand once construction is completed and will not likely be handled by in-house staff. Those cost factors have not been considered at this time; however, there will be a cost associated with the trail maintenance. Councilmember Brown inquired regarding where bicyclists will ride and pedestrians will walk as compared to the location of the cyclone fence. Mr. Tassano stated both will share the bicycle lane. Councilmember Brown inquired whether there is a wide enough path for safe passing. Mr. Tassano confirmed there is enough width to pass safely, although staff would prefer a width of ten feet. Councilmember Brown inquired as to the potential for the property owner to grant an easement and pay for the improvements once their development project is proposed. Mr. Fialho stated the City could entertain this discussion with the property owner over the course of the year and suggested approval of the proposed safety improvements at this time. Councilmember Brown stated her intent to ensure safety of children traveling to school along the Foothill Corridor. Councilmember Narum inquired whether staff is considering utilizing existing right-of-way to create a pass-through lane near Foothill High School. Mr. Tassano commented staff looked at a four-lane design; however, staff has not landed on a design with which he feels comfortable, as the four-lane design will increase stacking near the school site. He noted the General Plan includes plans for a second left-hand turn lane and they look toward shortening the queue to enter the site. Mayor Thorne opened public comment. James Shirk acknowledged the crumbling asphalt and hazardous sidewalk along Foothill Road. He mentioned an incident where he injured his ankle and his dog wandered into the street. He suggested the City Council walk this route and encouraged them to approve the plans to repair the sidewalk. Scott Ose, Foothill Knolls HOA President, spoke in support of the sidewalk repair and encouraged the fence improvement as one of the priority short-term projects. Joelle McConlogue mentioned the area one-quarter mile south of Foothill High School, which currently has a stress score of four. The sidewalk is in bad repair with cracks and holes. Vehicle traffic is close to bicyclists and pedestrians, many of whom are children attending the schools along the corridor. She referred to a recent news report about the area, citing it is an accident waiting to happen. She urged the City Council to make this project and area a priority for the City. Marian McConlogue requested the City Council approve the proposed improvements to the sidewalk. Will McConlogue wants to ride his bike more frequently but he feels afraid to due to the dangerous sidewalk conditions. He requested the City Council fix this very dangerous sidewalk. Cary McConlogue requested approval of the project. Jim Van Dyke requested consideration of ways to consistently improve conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians and encouraged sustainable means of transportation. City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 December 4, 2018