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Council Bill 2174 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the bill be e approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18680. C. Eu ene Sidewalk Pro ram Draft Report memo, resolution distributed)-- Mr. Henry lndlcate that the sidewalk program is to be implemented as a portion of the T-2000 Plan. He introduced Kirk McKinley, Planning Department, to provide background information. Mr. McKinley stated that the sidewalk program is for a systematic plan of sidewalks to be implemented, especially near schools, commer- cial areas, parks, and other areas which attract pedestrians. A 1990 Plan goal is to provide a balanced transportation system. The goals of the sidewalk program are to provide a complete pedestrian system, promote pedestrian safety, and to provide a link to transit. Joe Hessler, Public Works, stated that the Planning Commission recom- mended that the preamble to the recommendations be changed so that landscaping be left intact wherever possible. Recommendations further included that sidewalks be installed at all locations indicated on Map C to eliminate gaps between existing \ , sidewalks; that the City Code be rewritten to require sidewalks --- in industrially zoned areas; that parkway strips be paved at LTD bus stops indicated as a priority by LTD; that recommendations found e in the District 4-J Student Safety Task Force Final Report (MarCh 1979) pertaining to sidewalks be implemented; that means for,safe access across physical barriers be investigated; that street lighting be installed, especially in high-density areas, to encourage walking , trips at night9 as the need is recognized; that increased emphasis be placed on maintenance and repair of deteriorating concrete sidewalks; . and that sidewalk construction shall be considered as part of the paving project for all future projects in existing developed areas. Mr. Haws asked what the process is for implementation if a particular street is on the list for a sidewalk. Mr. Gilman stated that it would need to be brought to the council for consideration; then property owners would be notified, allowing the owners the opportunity to construct the sidewalks. If this was not done, then the Public Works Department would construct the sidewalks and assess the owner. The process could take two to three years. Mr. Haws asked if there was a deadline as to when all sidewalks would be installed. Mr. Gilman responded that there was not a deadline, but one to two years would be the minimum. Mr. Haws asked how long it would be until the projects were started. Mr. Gilman responded one to two years. Mr. Haws asked how the citizens would pay for the sidewalks if the City put them in. Mr~ Gilman responded that they coulc use the Bancrofting option~ 7/14/80--1~