March 25th, 1974 47,

resolved through existing institutions; further, that three items outlined on Page. 2
of his letter have been mainly dealt with; however, the Committee will be consult-

ing with Alderman Bewley to see what steps should be taken to contimie the work of

the Joint. Committee.

From the Public Works Committee, March 22nd, 1974, recommending that the An-— Pub.Wks.Comk

: -Spring |
@ wwai ‘Spring Clean-up be carried out from April 22nd to 26th, 1974. Clean-up

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Laking:

That as recommended in a report from the Public Works Committee, March 22nd,

1974, the Annual Spring Clean-up be carried out from April 22nd to 26th, 1974,
_ Garried.

From the Public Works Committee, March 22nd, 1974, advising that the Commit- Pub.Wks.Comp
re 20 mph -

tee had been requested to  Feview the necessity of the established 20 m.P. h. speed speed zones
zones dn the City, most of which are located on streets adjacent to school grounds,

and stating it is felt that in view of the fact that the R.C.M.P. are regularly en-~

forcing these established speed zones, and that many motorists obey the limits, no

recommendation for change is necessary at this time.

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That as recommended in a _Feport from the Public Works. Committee, } March 22nd,

19 74, no change be made to the established 20 u.p.h. speed zones in the City at
this tine.

Prior to the question being called on the above-stated resolution, a discus-
sion ensued and Alderman Thompson pointed out that motorists often travel in excess
of the posted speed limits; however, Mayor Campbell referred to a letter received
from the City of Edmonton, March 19ta, 1974, where the speed limit is 30 m.p.h, un-
less otherwise posted, as. it was found that motorists were ignoring the 20 m.p-h.
zones, and that with regard to crosswalks where a double flashing amber Might eax-

ists, the. ‘speed Aimit is 20 m.p. he when the lights are flashing.

. Moved by Alderman Thompson: -

Seconded by Alderman Ranger: |

That the foregoing proposed resolution. recommending that no change be made fo
the established 20 m-p. vh. speed zones in the city at this time be tabled pending
receipt of a proposal from the Public Works Committee in two weeks on the feasibi-
lity of increasing speed Limits and installing the type of flasher lights. and
speed restrictions at crosswalks “now used by the City. of Edmonton, at one or two

locations in the City as an experiment. Carried.