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MIS: GREENALCHISTEINFELD THAT THE CITY COUNCIL COMMIT ITSELF TO A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IN SOUTHEASTERN REDWOOD CITY USING THE URBAN GUNFIRE LOCATION SYSTEM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY, AND CRITERIA SET BY THE CITY COUNCIL, REDWOOD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, REPRESENT A TIVE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHEASTERN REDWOOD CITY WHO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THIS ISSUE. MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOICE VOTE: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CLAIRE, GASPARINI, GREENALCH, LA BERGE, STEINFELD AND MAYOR BUCHAN NOES: COUNCILMAN SANFILIPO MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-043 Mayor Buchan recognized the following speakers: Pete Hughes, 18 Admiralty Court, Redwood City, stated that unless witnesses point out the offenders, no arrests could be made. Mr. Hughes advised that he and his wife were great organizers, and offered to be the eyes and ears for the police on specific holidays. He expressed confidence that with community support this problem could be eliminated. Keith Daum, 563 Scott Avenue, Redwood City, stated his "Southeastern Redwood City Coalition" supports the Council's action in pursuing a demonstration project as a good next step. Salvador Sandoval, 2508 Spring Street, Redwood City, stated that the demonstration was a good first step, and invited Vice Mayor Claire to SRI to witness the positive aspects of the system. Mr. Sandoval thanked Councilman Greenalch for his leadership. Council members expressed concern that the community assumed that the Council did not support this system, when in fact, the Council and staff were researching the issue and seeking win/win solutions. Bonnie Miller, 1224 - 5th Avenue, co-chair of Friendly Acres Neighborhood Association, spoke in favor of more police officers on the street; and, Community Policing Officer Stoney made all the difference in her community. MIS: CLAIRE/LA BERGE TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Four (4) additional police officer positions; 2) Two (2) additional police patrol sedans; 3) Full funding for a civilian juvenile counselor; 4) Purchase service weapons for police officers; and 5) Fund the transitional cost for relocating fire dispatching. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-044 MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page No. 152 Regular Meeting Minutes February 28, 1994 Page 8