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Bruce Brogden felt all residents would be affected by the speed lumps; said people would use Happy Valley Road more and agreed with the previous two speaker's comments. He questioned why radar was not being looked at, felt it makes the City money and people would slow down with a $300 ticket. Karen Thompson said she is a horse owner, pulls a 34-foot trailer to events, is self- employed and the speed lumps would seriously affect her lifestyle and asked the Council to deny it. Bob Barlow said the City's predecessors did not know what they were doing when they approved the golf course, was opposed to speed lumps and other devices, said his property at 6723 Alisal was within 500 feet, said one speed lump was right at an easement driveway and he questioned whether this was allowed. He suggested starting with the radar signs, asked the Council to implement a different and better way to vote, and if speed lumps must be done, a sunset clause should be proposed. Janet Linfoot said she lives off of Alisal on a side street, loves speed lumps and said trailers traverse the road without any problems. She and her husband are veterinarians and statistics show there are no problems of speed lumps with horses and trailers and felt the problem was speeding. She cited the many times she has almost been hit, supported the plan and asked for Council approval. Mayor Hosterman closed public comment. Mayor Hosterman indicated there have been a number of installations on Crellin which is in the back of her neighborhood and the residents love them. She questioned options for removal if the speed lumps detracted from residents' quality of life, and Mr. Tassano said in the instance of Crellin, staff indicated they could be removed if they did not feel comfortable with them, and this is done with every project. He felt what staffs learned with the Crellin installation is there is initial fear but once installed they do work. City Manager Fialho noted that the Crellin lumps were temporary and were to be reviewed after 12 months. He said the temporary lumps were more expensive than the asphalt proposed to be used so the Council could consider installing these after hearing the input and if there is not satisfaction they could be removed. Mayor Hosterman questioned if the temporary lumps could be used elsewhere and Mr. Fialho said they could but staff was suggesting not installing the temporary lumps because of their higher cost. However, he said the asphalt lumps could be removed, but the material and labor costs were similar to the temporary ones. Mayor Hosterman said she did not like the lighting requirement and asked for discussion with the County to grant a waiver. Councilmember Cook-Kallio said she understood the logic of contacting residents with 500 feet, but many indicated they were not contacted. She voiced concern over those who were not available to participate in the petition process and their inability to vote caused them to be recorded as a no vote. Councilmember McGovern confirmed the notice was sent to everyone who has direct access off of Sycamore, Alisal and Happy Valley Road. In addition, they had some difficulties going through the Blue Ribbon Committee and used that list as well to ensure City Council Minutes 14 July 17, 2007