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.� safety, whether t1it bussing of stuc..nts might be considered regardless of <br />the .distance they lived from tile Manager answered that it was his <br />understanding the bussing of students living farther than a mile from <br />school was required by law. He said he would make inquiry about the <br />District's policy in this regard. <br />Councilman Bradley asked whether a mobile flashing unit or some other device <br />could be installed as a temporary measure - or perhaps the Council would consider <br />changing the speed limits on that street. Assistant Manager answered that the <br />staff recommended continuance of the present types of temporary installations - <br />painted crosswalk, development of a safer landing on each end of the crosswalk, <br />etc., plus the bussing by the School District.. Traffic Engineer explained that <br />this street was on the list recently forwarded to the State Speed Control Board <br />but no change was made. It is posted at.25 mph in the vicinity of the school. <br />He added that the matter of posting speeds was reviewed at length when that <br />list was discussed by the Council. He reiterated his belief that posted speed <br />has no bearing on the actual speeds traveled, although it was recognized that <br />the presence of children has the greatest effect.on the speeds at which drivers <br />travel. <br />Phyllis Early, vice - president of the South Hills Neighborhood Association; said <br />.that group was not aware of the School District bussing :activity. She took note <br />of the various measures that had been accomplished since the circumstances <br />existing at the intersection were brought to the.city's attention. <br />It was understood that manager would acknowledge the petition and <br />express the hope that the action of the School Board in bussing <br />the students would successfully alleviate the hazard at 46th and <br />Willamette.. <br />Councilman Bradley wondered if a six -month review should be scheduled, but <br />the Dlayor thought that residents of the area would bring the matter back to <br />the Council should it be necessary. Manager that the intersection would <br />be discussed as a matter of course in hearings on street improvement projects <br />in the spring. <br />VI - Petition, sanitary sei✓er to serve north side of Whitbeck Boulevard between <br />Powell Street and Lorane Highway <br />Petitioned by owners of 42.5% of property to be assessed. <br />Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to accept the petition. <br />Councilwoman Shi.rey asked whether the sewer would serve.existing residences on <br />whitbeck Boulevard or new construction. Don Allen,,public works director, answer( <br />that it was an extension of the existing system and would serve both existing and <br />new houses <br />vote was taken on the motion to accept the petition. Motion carried <br />unanimously.. <br />VII - Parks 1975 -76 Capital Projects Additions - Copies of memo dated.October 29, 1975, <br />from Ed Smith, parks director,.were previously distributed to Council members. <br />The memo requested reallocation of budgeted funds to finish: <br />�r� Washington /Jefferson Street underpass storage area - $4,000 <br />B. Tandy Turn fence and playground - $4,900 <br />C. Skinner Butte rock quarry fence - $5,000 . <br />D. City Hall pillars - $2,000 <br />E. Country Lane tot lot - $2,000 <br />