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2) Open public hearing; Mayor Gasparini opened the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. 3) Hear public comment; Mayor Gasparini announced that the residents had decided to allow five neighbors to speak for every resident opposed to the Use Permit. David Saisi, 649 Iris, Redwood City, appellant on behalf of his neighbors, announced that the neighbors and a committee from the Kingdom Hall had met on Saturday, October 7, 1995, and had come up with a viable alternative to the existing plan. The proposed compromise still needed to be approved by the various congregations, which should take about two weeks: the parking lot would be built, but it would not cross the culvert. This would allow for a certain amount of parking in an area where there are already cars being parked behind the two properties at 631 and 641 Iris Street, but would not allow for the boxing or bridging of the culvert. This compromise represented a win-win situation. As the appellant, Mr. Saisi stated he wanted to keep his appeal open and on record should the congregations vote against the compromise. If that happens it is his hope that the City Council would then hear both sides and make a decision. Mike Vasallo, representing the Kingdom Hall, described his committee and how the proposed compromise will go to three congregations who use the Hall, and be voted upon. The three congregations came up with the money and the original plans and it is their decision to make. Mr. Vasallo advised that the Kingdom Hall wanted to be good neighbors. City Attorney Schricker advised that this proposal would require a revision to the Use Permit. "Consequently the Council may wish to consider continuing the matter, retaining jurisdiction for a report back as to what disposition has been made by the opposing parties. If indeed a compromise has been achieved, then the Council could under those circumstances issue a revised Use Permit." City Manager Everett advised that if the compromise does not come about, the appellant has the right to come back, as does the Kingdom Hall, and have the Council make a decision. Mayor Gasparini asked if everyone who filled out speaker's cards still wished to speak. Many people waived their right to speak at that time. Clelia Rossi, 642 Iris Street, Redwood City, spoke in opposition to the Use Permit. Joe Steinfeld, Council candidate, 850 Main Street, Redwood City, spoke in opposition to the Use Permit. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 369 October 9, 1995 Page 8 . - . ."'..... ...--.-........ no .,---"-,.,."""-".",.,-.-,---"",,,,,-----