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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,March 21, 2011 Page 26 comments and findings of Sections 4-6 and the conditions of Section 7 of the Re- quest for Council Action (RCA) dated March 21, 2011. Councilmember Pust spoke in support of the motion; while recognizing that addi- tional study may be needed for County Road C-2. Councilmember Pust sug- gested that additional study of the situation would be beneficial and once and for all put to rest the various opinions and settle those disputes for the entire commu- nity and affected neighborhoods. Councilmember Pust noted the need for the en- tire community to talk it through, addressing changes to the community and how to resolve the situation. Councilmember Pust expressed appreciation for the res- pectful discussion of the neighbors and their differing views; and suggested fur- ther review and study of this topic at community meetings, and not linked to to- night's action. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of the motion; opining that the deci- sion was not contingent upon whether or not to open County Road C-2. However, Councilmember Willmus advised that he would support a detailed look and traffic study for the area as outlined by Councilmember Pust; opining that it may be time to revisit this issue and make an informed decision. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of the motion. Councilmember McGehee advised that she was not supportive of reviewing every little traffic is- sue as an individual situation,but opined that it was important to keep as much pass-through traffic out of residential neighborhoods as possible. Councilmember McGehee opined that it appeared that there was no overall plan to address the im- pact of traffic trying to get through the community. Councilmember McGehee opined that it was important to recognize that Roseville was a regional service community for regional shopping, senior housing and its other amenities; and when the freeways get jammed up,people look for alternatives, and Roseville's well-maintained public streets served their purpose. Councilmember McGehee questioned whether we had any obligation to provide through access on every neighborhood street. Johnson moved, Pust seconded, extending the meeting to 10:35 p.m. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Johnson; McGehee; and Roe. Nays: None. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the motion; and commended the res- idents on both sides of the issue of County Road C-2 coming to the City Council in such a respectful manner. Councilmember Johnson noted that the developer had come out shining and commended their company on their proposal and their reputation. Councilmember Johnson recognized the positions of both Josephine 1H II