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174 He stated that the minority rights should be protected. In this case, the minority are those most impacted by this decision. He did not want to give up the quality of life in this area. John Squire, 4171 Jensen Street, stated that his five children ride their bikes to school (Alisal School) but would no longer be able to do so if Kolln Street were to open. He agreed that Jensen and Kolln Streets are narrow and not suitable for heavy traffic flow. An unidentified speaker, from Shadow Creek Condominiums, did not speak in favor or opposed of this matter. He pointed out that a similar issue was brought to Council in January regarding the removal of fences on Vine Street. He came this evening to see what the outcome of this matter was. He believed that Vine Street should be open to Bernal Avenue. Mark Lewis, 900 Block of Kolln, believed that the "flavor" of the neighborhood resembles the "flavor" of the City. He was opposed to changing his neighborhood for the convenience of others. Nancy Pauls, Silver Street, spoke in opposition to removing the wall. She could identify with the concerns of those who live in the neighborhood who have small children. She reiterated the problem with high school students speeding through the neighborhood at this time and that it would only create more trafficby opening the street. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Mercer thanked that audience for being polite. He understood that it was difficult to have an emotional issue regarding your neighborhood brought to Council. He agreed that this neighborhood was special because it was one of the first neighborhoods in Pleasanton and believed that as young families move in it keeps the community renewed and unique. He explained that when this issue was brought to Council four years ago, he voted to keep the wall up. He did not hear anything new this evening to change his opinion. He pointed out that there were already nine accesses to Santa Rita Road from this Kolln area. Ms. Mohr stated that she also voted against removing the wall four years ago. She explained that a neighbor brought this matter to Council and felt that this review was part of the democratic process. For example, because a matter was brought to Council in 1988 did not mean that it could not come back to Council at a later date for further discussion. Ms. Mohr stated that in one of the projects that was approved included a new elementary school on the Stoneridge extension behind Mohr Park. She expected that this would shift the school boundaries for Alisal School dramatically. 8/4/92 16