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3. CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Buchan asked that each speaker limit his or her remarks to three minutes in order to allow enough time for eyer, q;nle who wished to speak to have the opportunity to do so. Mayor Buchan first called on the citizens who had submitted speaker's cards. Francisco A. Samayoa, 555 Scott Avenue, spoke in favor of the Gunfire Location System, and together with Salvador Sandoval and about 12 children, mostly from Nativity Elementary School , displayed a huge banner the children drew showing their neighborhood and "No more guns." Several of the children addressed the Council and told of their fear of guns. Joe Steinfeld, 850 Main Street, spoke about the guaranteed right of public safety, the need for new leadership, and the problems with the police department. When debate between Mr. Steinfeld and Council Members would not subside, Mayor Buchan declared a five minute recess. Mayor Buchan declared a five minute recess at 8:35 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. Salvador Sandoval , 2508 Spring Street, Redwood City, stated he believed there had been an agreement that the Police Chief was not supposed to address the public comments made at the Council Meeting of January 10, 1994. Mr. Sandoval outlined a plan for citizen participation in choosing a new police chief after Chief Guardino retires, and a plan for setting performance goals, priorities and a ten year plan. Vice Mayor Claire described how budget hearings work and invited Mr. Sandoval and all residents to attend the upcoming budget sessions and work with the Council in setting priorities and goals for every department in the City, as is done every year at budget time. John Brand, Principal of Kennedy Middle School , commended Police Chief Guardino for putting such a strong and positive emphasis on youth, and spoke in favor of the Community Policing Program and the new program involving parents. Robert Slusser, 541 Cringle Drive, Redwood City, neighborhood association member, stated that Community Policing works. Mr. Slusser advised that the Gunfire Location System could only show where the gunfire originated but not who caused it. Patricia Sandoval , 2508 Spring Street, Redwood City, spoke on behalf of families who live in the southeastern part of Redwood City who were in favor of the Gunshot Location System. Study Session Minutes February 7, 1994 MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page 3 Page No. 127