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TransportationCommission | 2013-10-23 | 15 | Robert del Rosario replied that the relocation stops that were of concern would be put on hold until further analysis. David Fyfe said all votes for no's would be dropped out of the proposal. Staff Nguyen replied that the Commission took the vote and anyone who disagreed with the decision could appeal to the City Council within ten days. He also mentioned that there is a fee to file an appeal. Robert del Rosario replied staff would continue moving forward with the bus stops that are approved because of the deadline set by MTC. Commissioner Wong asked for clarification on the final motion for Santa Clara Avenue and Caroline Street. Commissioner Vargas called for the Commission to make another motion for Santa Clara Avenue and Caroline Street. Commissioner Wong moved to keep the bus stop at Santa Clara Avenue and Caroline Street. Commissioner Bellows seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. Michael Cordell asked the Commission for a re-vote on the Santa Clara and Willow Street relocation because the new location contains a fire hydrant, school and daycare center. He also asked about the appeals process. Staff Payne replied that an appeal could be submitted with the City Council within ten days. 5C. San Jose Avenue at Regent Street All-Way Stop Appeal - Report Staff Ta presented the report. Commissioner Vargas opened the floor to public comments. Neil Heyden, resident of 2500 San Jose Avenue, said he was glad the issue was being addressed. He has experienced five accidents in the last couple of years at the corner and constant honking horns. He pointed out that motorists traveling along Regent Street do not realize that the other motorists do not have a stop sign. Thus, the proposal will not address the issue. Additionally, he felt the height of the parked cars comes into question because the signage may not be visible to oncoming traffic. He proposed Regent Street to include a sign that says "Cross Traffic Does Not Stop." He explained that congestion and speed around San Jose Avenue is high in the morning and around 100 cars pass around the area during the peak hours. Mary Claire Neumann, resident of 2504 San Jose Avenue, composed the letter for the appeal. She said everyone in the neighborhood was concerned about this issue. She stated that every other day she hears shrieking tires and honking horns, and she does not understand why an all- way stop sign would not resolve the issue. Moreover, she noted that parking may be available at 1:30 pm, but not at 5 pm and on. Usually, she has to park three blocks away from her house and Page 15 of 19 | TransportationCommission/2013-10-23.pdf |