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179 Mr. Pico also thanked those citizens that he had spoken to regarding this matter. He believed most of them objected to the opening of Mirador because of the increased traffic flow. In response to Ms. Mohr's request, Mr. van Gelder reiterated the traffic study results/counts. He explained the traffic routes used by the residents in this area and the safety issues. Mr. Pico spoke about traffic safety and indicated that he was willing to meet with the neighbors to acquire other solutions than what staff recommended. Mayor Tarver stated that Council is concerned of the traffic in the neighborhoods. He believed that crosstown traffic is the problem and should be eliminated. He did not support the staff recommendation because he felt that there were other alternatives to opening Mirador. Ms. Scribner believed that all public streets should be open to the public. She was opposed to keeping Mirador closed. She added that the burden of traffic should be shared throughout the City. Mr. Tarver declared the public hearing open on the item. Kenneth Harem, Vice President, Saint Augustine Parish Council, spoke in opposition to the closing of Angela because it would divert traffic to the Church's parking lot. He would be --- willing to cooperate in establishing an education program for the members. Patricia Hageman, 786 Bonita Avenue, felt that the streets should all be open or all be closed. She expressed her concern with traffic safety. The following citizens spoke in favor of keeping Mirador Drive open: Jim Duncan, 617 Angela Street; John Palmer, 355 E. Angela; Ed Cambra, 4895 Cobbler Court; loann Matone, 894 Bonita Avenue; Brenda Harris, 4842 Cobbler Court; Diane Nickolson, 630 East Angela; Robhie Myer, 460 East Angela; Robert Cordtz, 262 West Angela; Jim Gallegus, 614 Abbie Court; AI Waugh, 689 Del Sol Avenue; Joyce Getty, 925 Kottinger Drive; and Donald MeKenzie, 790 E. Angela Street, (A petition was previously given to Council). Keith Wardin, 2931 Liberty Drive, was adamantly opposed to this Councils' changing the decisions that had been made by a previous Council. David Spear, 489 Adams Way, agreed that there is a traffic problem in this area but that there are other alternatives available which could be considered. Sharrell Michellotti, 7873 Olive Court, Planning Commissioner, stated that there will be less traffic impacts if there were more roads open. She asked that Council make a decision that is for the good of the whole community and not just for one neighborhood. 08/03/93 5