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. . . . . .. Mayor Howard thanked the members of the Squad and their supporters for coming to the Council meeting and wished them a safe trip. She also stated that the Council will be - watching them on television and looking for the Redwood City banner. MEMO 1/27/98 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (203) A. Maria Diaz C-Vivian, 438 Cedar Street, expressed appreciation to Officer Dan Smith and the Redwood City Police Department for assistance in resolving an incident that occurred on October 13, 1997. She stated that it was reassuring to have dedicated and professional police officers serving the community. She also complimented City staff for the one-stop permit review service and said that Inspector Bob Hall was most helpful in her latest permit process to build a handicap ramp. B. Robyn Pierce, 1122 Valota Road, read a letter to the Council and submitted it to the City Clerk (on file in the City Clerk Department). She described in detail the dangerous traffic conditions on Valota Road between Redwood and Roosevelt. She expressed concern over the speeding traffic and the heavy trucks and oil tankers that were using Valota Road as a thoroughfare between Woodside Road and Jefferson. She also described the damage to the curbs caused by vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks. She requested that the Police Department enforce the excessive speed limit and parking restrictions so the neighborhood would be safe for children to play in their ITont yards and people could walk along the - sidewalks. Mrs. Pierce also stated that she was billed $195 for repairs to the curbs and sidewalks in front of her house caused by other vehicles parking on the sidewalk. In response to a question from Council Member Claire, City Manager Everett stated that he would look into Mrs. Pierce's concerns and the repair bill she received. Mayor Howard agreed that speed and excessive traffic are consistently reported as the number one problem in Redwood City, and she asked the City Manager to update the Council on this matter. MEMO 1/27/97 C. Don Warren, 125 Stony Brook, Los Gatos, representing the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce described the following items of interest to the City: I. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, the Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be held at Hotel Sofitel to honor members who have been in the Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years, and present other awards to community leaders. 2. The Annual Progress Seminar, which is one of the best examples of civic government on the Peninsula, will be held ITom April 17 through April 19, 1998. He encouraged the Council, City staff and members of boards and commissions to participate in this - important event. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 JANUARY 26,1998 MINUTES Page No. 175 PAGE 3