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David Menche, speaking for Rheba McKinley and Jacquelyn Palmer, spoke about issues such as safety, character and damage. Suggested looking at the problem differently. Felt Council was not looking out for their interests. Concerned about misinformation, intolerance, and requested Council work with citizens on case by case basis. Carlo Montisano, speaking for Joyce Dionne, Richard Dionne, Sr., Dolores Bamberger and Jeff Frost and Redwood City Neighbors for Reasonable Action, collected 1,483 signatures. Supports 72 hour parking regulation and commercial owners. Does not see purpose of ordinance. Asked Consultant Alexander several questions emanating from August 9 meeting and cited those answers. He questioned the safety of commercial vans compared to large SUV's and asked Council to consider the facts. Steven Powers does not support fees and permit. He asked for protection of children and that the Police Department be proactive. Alan Carson owns a vehicle just larger than the proposed allowed size. He stated he has no problem with enforcement from Police Department, but he cannot shrink his track size. Peter Matuz expressed hardship under the proposal and asked to fix roads in another way. Joe Graycar was surprised and urged Council drop consideration of ordinance. Robert Kahn of Redwood Shores felt offended. With the purpose being safety, he felt moving Winnebagos would not cover it. He felt tow trucks provide a valuable service and questioned the ambiguities in the written ordinance. .... Judy Hanson, speaking for Rosalie Dolce, referred to Oiannini relocating to Redwood City after 1906 earthquake. She opposed the proposal and felt the majority should rule. Peter Foitzik first to cimumvent the State law and discriminate against blue-collar people, small business people by proposing the ordinance. He questioned various parts of the proposed regulations. Mayor Howard introduced, for the record, a letter from PG & E asking for consideration of one employee with a need to park an oversized company vehicle. Mayor Howard also asked that the numerous e-mails, telephone calls and letters submitted in favor of some sort of ordinance, along with the submitted petition be entered into the record. Recess- 10:45- 11:00 p.m. M/S Claire/Harmett to extend meeting to 11:30 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Council comments included requesting a pulse of the Council rather than comments, question of reasonableness of the truck regulation, feeling in the community of clarification of sincerity of intent, need for openness of intemions, recommendation that the subcommittee meet with a formal group and other interested citizens. Suggested rejecting the draft proposed ordinance and that an overall vehicle- parking problem does exist, citing the fact some citizens are afraid to speak up and complain anonymously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINI3 MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 425 PAGE 6