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59 Ms. Greer shared the same concerns that Mr. Bronzini had and reiterated his comments. She supported Option D and felt that all businesses would benefit from it. She referred to the staff report and commented that street lights should be able to accommodate banners for holidays. She concluded that all businesses have to live with the decision made and requested Council's support of Option D. Brian Dutchover, 5579 San Antonio Street, encouraged Council to support wider sidewalks and no flexible zone or diagonal parking. He felt that the wider sidewalks would benefit the businesses of downtown. Dorothe Barlett, The Barlett Gallery, 163 W. Neal Street, explained that she found various subjects in Option A, B, and C to have aesthetic problems. She was opposed to loose granite in pedestrian areas and rolled pavement. She appreciated all of the work put into this project by the Task Force and other individuals. She supported Option D and asked for Council to do the same. Elisa Randazzo, 401 Main Street, was opposed to the flexible zone and spoke in favor of Option D. She stated that the zone was not the only issue that should be addressed and indicated that if the merchants were wanting a high tech area to conduct their businesses they would move to Hacienda Business Park or Stoneridge Mall. Bill Laube, 855 Main Street, indicated that the decision that was to be made this evening was going to have to bring more 'business downtown. He supported diagonal parking because it represented a friendly atmosphere and stated that the only threat of danger would be from speeding vehicles. He strongly recommended diagonal parking be included in which ever Option chosen. Gary Schwaegerle, 189 W. Angela Street, was in favor of diagonal parking and outdoor dining. He supported the Task Force's recommendations. He was disappointed that Mayor Mercer and Mr. Butler were unable to participate in this decision. Robert Cordtz, 262 W. Angela, spoke in favor of Option D. He was also disappointed that Mayor Mercer andMr. Butler were unable to participate in this matter and felt that they were using the .Amador Savings and Loan issue as a way to get out of the decision to be made. Peter MacDonald, President of Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors adopted a series of positions on this item. He explained the process that the Board took in adopting these positions. He pointed out that the Board found that the merchants of downtown wanted wider sidewalks rather than the flexible zone because more businesses could use them. 6/2/92 5