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streets in our tract when protests are occurring; 3) safety issues regarding our children, the target of the protest, and the protestors themselves; 4) being captive audiences to protests (these are our homes, we cannot just walk away); and 5) the real estate disclosure problem which now jeopardizes the resale of our homes. Ms. Kleffman concluded by stating that she supported the proposed ordinance with no 300 foot limitation. Dorothy Barth, 6715 Paseo Catalina; Craig Kelso (sp?), Paseo Granada; and Jack Hovingh, 4250 Muirwood Avenue, related their concerns with targeted picketing and supported the proposed ordinance. Robert Cordtz, 262 W. Angela Street, indicated there are existing ordinances which should be enforced and would solve this problem. The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance: Rosemarie Baker, 6170 Via de Los Cerros; Debbie Niedecken, 6708 Paseo Catalina; Joseph R. Godwin, 4677 Carson Court; Tom Tami, P. O. Box 2590, Livermore; Richard Endcan, 7106 Cone Balboa; and Susan Beck, 1505 Trimmingham Drive. Forrest Smith, 6707 Paseo San Le~n, explained that although some of the graphic signs were done in poor taste, he did not believe that the pieketers were breaking any laws. Steve Butler, P.O. Box 5181, Livermore, rebutted the comments made by previous speakers and pointed out that the proposed ordinance will not ban picketing and will not ban the pictures they are concerned about. He believed there was civil recourse for the complaints of the neighbors. He inquired what the definition of "targeted picketing" and "in front of or around" as dated in the proposed ordinance. Mr. Buffer related various hypothetical scenarios and asked how they would be handled by the police. Norman Thomas, 4886 Woodthrush Road, also asked for clarification of the ordinance. He listed some scenarios and asked what effect this type of ordinance would have or what the limitations would be. Mr. Thomas was strongly opposed to this ordinance. In rebuttal, Ms.. Barth reminded Council that although Dr. Forrest did not oppose this ordinance, his neighbors do. Ms. Barth responded to many questions and concerns that previous speakers had expressed and again asked for Council's support. Mr. Roush addressed the questions that were raised by the previous speakers. The ordinance intends to prohibit picketing taking place in a particular location when: the persons inside that residence may feel that their privacy is invaded or that they are being harassed or intimidated. This ordinance intends to prohibit picketing in front of or around a particular residence. Chief Eastman was comfortable with the drafted ordinance as presented. 01/18/94 4