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B. Joe Steinfeld, 850 Main Street, Redwood City spoke about several issues: possible bankruptcy of City employee; when a council member is connected by a police report to Anti-Semitic attacks against a fellow council member; smear campaigns; council members hiding evidence from their fellow council members; and a situation that occurred in 1991. City Attorney Schricker stated that the comments of the speaker need to be related to items within the jurisdiction of City Council and so far the items stated are inflammatory and not linked up factually. The City Attorney suggests that the speaker address his comments in writing. C. Steve Penna, 3435 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City announced the upcoming Drug and Alcohol Awareness Night on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sequoia High School Auditorium. D. Richard Silver, 824 Winslow St, Redwood City spoke about the successful Friends ofthe Library Annual Book sale last weekend and thanked Council for their support. E. Albert Franklin, 425 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, advised Mayor Buchan that he had written a letter to the Council earlier today and submitted it to the City Clerk's office. F. Salvadore Sandoval, 2508 Spring Street, Redwood City, Co-Chair of the Midd1efield and Hoover Neighborhood, discussed his concerns about a kidnapping last weekend in the Hoover area of Redwood City, and his need to be informed or involved in major incidents that occur in his area. He requested that a committee be formed to review the Police Department procedures. Mayor Buchan reminded Mr. Sandoval that the City Charter prohibits the City Council from becoming involved in City personneVmanagement issues. City Manager Everett stated he is willing to talk to Mr. Sandoval at his convenience. Police Captain Switzer of the Redwood City Police Department spoke about the abduction that occurred on April 9, 1994, and stated that it was not a kidnapping since the babysitter had the children. The children have been returned. The Police Department did not feel it was necessary to get the neighborhood involved since the Police did a neighborhood search. All assumptions made by the Police Department were correct. G. City Manager Everett spoke briefly about the lawsuit the City has with Carlos Rodriguez. A judgment was found in favor ofthe City and the collection process is now going through the court system. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR COUNCILMAN GREENALCH REMOVED ITEM #2E FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 204 April! I, 1994 Page 2