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�32 J . more effect�ve if the speed l�mits were increased to permit the use of radar. He suggested that the speed limits are not being ade- quately enforced and urged that traffic be kept at a minimum on Farm Hill. Susan Meara Redwood City-Woodside Sierra Club, 707 Leahy Street, suggested the Council has the power to influence the Sequoia High ' School District through use of zoning. She suggested the costs of services and utilities for the site might not �ustify any develop- ment �of it. Wim de Wit, 1514 Mitchell Way, acknowledged that the citizens are ate in protest�ng the proposed development of the sub�ect site and that testimony about retaining the site for educational purposes probably should have been directed to the School District at the time the sale of the property was being considered. Mr. de Wit suggested that the property could be rezoned now so that it could remain public open space and urged reconsideration of the zoning. He pointed out that there are unique flowers on the site and dis- tributed postcard photographs of the rare and endangered fritillary taken on the site. � Lelia Coyne, 2233 Cheshire, advised that her concern in the matter �before Council is with regard to issues relating to traffic and protection for flowers on the sub�ect site. Mrs. Coyne suggested the public should'retain the land as open space rather than permit it to be developed for the few residents who can afford it. She urged Council to delay decision and investigate further as to the most profitable use of the land for all, noting that circumstances may have changed since the sub�ect property was designated for employment. , Mark Sanders, 1124 Eden Bower Lane, stated that he appreciates the difficulty of the decision and suggested that an innovative solution to the problem is needed, urging Council to save the land and not to compromise. Frank Witts 4000 Farm Hill, suggested there is a strain on all City facilities at present and that he is concerned about loss of open space. John Aikens 1115 Eden Bower Lane, stated that he understands that State law requires that a certa�n portion of open space is required for every City and that Redwood City is deficient. Assistant City Attorney Maloney advised that Mr. Aikens' understanding is incorrect with regard to such a requ�rement, but that there are State guide- lines for open space, generally. � Council members suggested that a full Council should be present when the decision is made regarding the minor subdivision appli- cation under consideration at this time. Walter Ha�rrin �ton, 57 Almendral, Atherton, Harrington-Kulakoff Development Co., suggested that the issue ts not rezoning, the General Plan or the Environmental Impact Report, noting that many of the persons present were also present when the issues on which , they have commented were under discussion. He pointed out that the issue before the Council now is the Tentative Map which was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Harrington suggested there are Reg.Mtg. - 3/20/78