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Chuck Blair, speaking for Karen Turner, asked if fairness exists and asked for consideration. Anne Frost, speaking for Mr. Chris Bonson, teaches in Redwood City and is proud. She expressed concern that the blue-collar community subject keeps coming up. She felt that if truly about parking, she wants statistics on accidents both fatal and nonfatal involving underage, senior age, drunk and non drunk driving, then make decision. Miguel Barton, Board of Directors, Bay Area Gardeners, spoke about the need for an interpreter and gardeners and landscapers needed their trucks. Many people have made many sacrifices and bought a house with enough land to park a truck. The ordinance will not allow him to park in his yard or backyard and asked what to do? Where can he go and buy the property he needs to store his vehicles? Asked for help and hopes the City will allow him to keep his vehicles on the street. If complaints exist, he will be best to address the issue himself. Council Member Jordan informed Mr. Ban'on that most of the landscape vehicles would be allowed under the current ordinance. Claudine Garrigues stores vehicle in Morgan Hill, agreed with schoolteacher, felt much to be discussed before decisions are made. She said her neighbors know when the motorhome will be there and she is willing to abide by any regulation passed. Mr. Marsili, speaking for Robert Marsili, felt it unfair to take revenue from taxpayers and then make rules that do not consider the mass. He encouraged looking at all oftbe issues. John Glissman, speaking for Richard Jansen-Olliges, felt an ordinance proposal must be well thought out, clearly written with support from majority of residents it will affect. Kathy Strupmontis owns many vehicles and trailer that locks for her business. If the people who provide services will have no place to go. Please do not pass any more rules. Tim Garretson commended Deborah Nelson for presentation. A hardship would exist if this ordinance is passed. Does not want to move. Upton Street is street bombarded with large trucks. Please vote no. Marco Valetti interprets a violation if stopping for a meal with his boat attached. Felt ordinance goes against poor people having fun. Francisco Deleon, a gardener, sought to correct assumptions that they would not be affected. Most would be and questioned sincerity of safety issue. Sounds more like a real estate issue, but requested correct data be collected. Felt since nobody has spoken in favor, it probably means something. Lynn Simms, speaking for Larry Knight, Peter Foitzik, Bob Porter and Steve Palmer, addressed the intent of the ordinance. Felt it appears to be an issue of esthetics, does little for the City, and does nothing to protect the small business owner. Enforcement of codes already on the books could achieve the intent. Judy Hanson felt the ordinance was oppressive, felt like about money, not safety. Suggested going forward, not backward. Safety is issue but not through R.V.'s. Asked Council leadership in other areas where truly needed such as school funding. Focus where needed on issues of substance. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 424 PAGE 5