Direct staff to implement quick street safety fixes before long-term plan is ready

Police & Community SafetyPublic SafetyOther

In Plain English

Parents report near-misses crossing Carlson Boulevard near Nomura Preschool with toddlers. Residents also complain about sideshows at Key Boulevard & Barrett Avenue and other locations. The city has $750,000 budgeted for street safety but is waiting for a comprehensive plan to be completed.

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Votes

To call the question to end debate and bring the matter to an immediate vote

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Councilmember McLaughlin
Failed

To approve the item and direct staff to evaluate traffic safety and return to the council with a recommendation for locations and the type of traffic calming measures for the council to consider

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Johnson III
Passed

6 to 1

Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Eduardo MartinezAye

Public Comments

5 public comments — 5 spoken

  • Elizabeth KudoEmail
  • Lea MurrayeComment
  • Leisa JohnsonEmail
  • Nina SmithEmail
  • Sandra GraciaEmail

Community Discussion

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