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Kay Barner, 3350 Page Street, Redwood City, asked that her name be removed from the petition she signed in favor of the Gunshot Location System, as she believed that additional police officers on the streets would be more effective. Frank Ambruso, 226 F Street, Redwood City, stated that the Gunfire Location System is not the answer to random gunfire, that education through flyers and media and more officers on the streets is the answer. Susan Keely, 766 Canyon Road, Redwood City, representing Neighborhood Kids' corner at Roy Cloud School told the Council she was supportive of the Police Department. Mrs. Keely suggested that when a 911 call is made from the school and the children are locked inside for protection, that after the incident is over, the police should call the school and let them know it is safe to go outside. In response to Councilwoman Steinfeld's questions, Mrs. Keely related an incident that happened to her daughter some time ago that resulted in administrative action against a police dispatcher. Charles Gonser, 24 Meadow Lane, Redwood City, asked Council to do something about random gunfire. Mr. Gonser stated that he had to replace his 8 year old roof due to the number of bullet holes from random gunfire. Rudolph C. Luca, 820 Vera Avenue, Redwood City, related an incident about firecrackers that happened two years ago and advised that the Police never responded. Mr. Luca stated the top priority should be the protection of children, and especially children while they are in school . Mr. Luca urged people to get to know their neighbors and report wrongdoings. Keith Daum, 563 Scott Avenue, Redwood City, advised Council he was very active in his community, and stated he supported the Gunfire Location System not as a panacea, but as a tool the police can use to narrow the area producing the most random gunfire. In answer to Council questions, Mr. Daum described the fear that prevented people from coming forward to identify those responsible. Mike Kastrop, 28 Meadow Lane, Redwood City, advised Council he was very active in his community and described how people were afraid to report the gunfire. Mr. Kastrop advised that the Gunfire Location System was a step in the right direction and urged Council to support it. Lorianne Kastrop, 28 Meadow Lane, Redwood City, advised Council that she was a very caring person, and very active in her community, and that she disagreed with the way Chief Guardino characterized her telling of a gunfire incident in her home, during the January 10, 1994 Council Meeting, and disagreed with his interpretation of the facts of that incident. Mrs. Kastrop described how difficult it was for regular citizens to come forward because of fear of reprisals from those they identify; and how difficult it was to come before the Council and ask for help, especially if their veracity was going to be questioned. Study Session Minutes February 7, 1994 MINUTE BOOK NO.52 Page 4 Page No. 128