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Council Minutes of 9/5/2000 2) North Olmsted Police Detective Simon Cesareo, who lives in Brunswick Hills, is recognized for saving the life of a neighbor child who was drowning in a swimming pool. Mr. Miller, chairperson of the Transportation Committee: 1) The committee met on July 27 to discuss the Claque Road crosswalk at Claque Park. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss what improvements would occur at this location as recommended by Traffic Engineer Griffith and the enforcement of the existing code and/or changes that might be considered. Mr. Griffith, while noting that the crosswalk currently does conform to state standards, indicated that the following changes would be made: 1) Signage color will be changed to the new fluorescent yellow-green; 2) Striping at this location will be made wider, thus more visible to motorist; 3) Diagonal striping through the crosswalk will be added, for the same reason; 4) The existing overhead sign, which is approximately 720 square inches, will be increased to 1,440 square inches; 5) Wording on the overhead sign will be changed to read "Yield to Pedestrians when Flashing"; 6) Current visors, that completely encircle the flashing lights, will be changed so that pedestrians attempting to cross will be able to see if in fact they aze crossing with the flashing lights or if the pedestrian activated timer has shut off. It was requested that these changes also be made at a similar location of Sweetbrier Drive and Canterbury Road. Further it was requested that the engineer take a look at all city crosswalks, particularly those in school zones. A discussion was then had in regards to the existing law as it applies to yielding to pedestrians. In the final analysis, it is appazent that the first responsibility is placed on the pedestrian to enter the roadway safely. If this occurs, vehicular traffic must yield to the pedestrian. It is important to know that the flashing yellow lights on their own do not require a stop. Rather, the signal simply advises drivers to proceed with caution and does not require them to yield to pedestrians who have not yet entered the roadway. Also, the Ohio Revised Code 4511.46 does allow our police officers to cite motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians who have already entered the crosswalk. Subsequent to the committee meeting, he has received two phone calls on the subject. The school crossing guard at the Canterbury/Sweetbrier location requested that anon-slip type of paint be used on the crosswalks. Brad Miklosovic, of the Westlife, indicated that a similar light crosswalk arrangement exists in Parma. However, the difference is that, when the flashing yellow lights are activated, the flashing lights turn red and the vehicular traffic stops. He intends to visit this site and discuss this with the Traffic Engineer and Law Department. Mr. O'Grady, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met on July 25. Present were committee members O'Grady, Nashar and Limpert; Council members Sazinger, Gazeau and Kesler; Safety Director Jenkins and Traffic Engineer Griffith; residents from West 231 Street and surrounding areas. The committee discussed Ordinance 2000-100, which called for complete prohibition to parking on West 231. This ordinance, which was introduced by Ward Councilman Gareau, was the outcome of a five to one vote to prohibit parking on both sides which had been taken to a joint meeting of the Public Safety and Streets and Drainage committees on July 11. Traffic Engineer Griffith gave background on the issue and reiterated that the street was wide enough to permit parking on one side. He stated that there was no reason that parking should be prohibited on both sides. Residents and FhYv 4