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369 solution but people and ideas and actions are the solution. He stated we need government to step in and fill the gap that citizens alone cannot do; the next step is to support government in allowing the downtown to improve. He urged Council to make redevelopment a top priority. Mr. Brent Wilcox, representing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilcox at 3988 Stanley Boulevard, stated that any development of the Arroyo for pedestrian access would adversely affect his parent's property. They would have strong concerns if this occurred. Mr. Art Dunkley, 4672 Second Street, stated he supports the Downtown Specific Plan. He advised that almost any street improvement requires acquisition and demolition of property. He felt the City should begin buying property as it comes on the market and is available. That way people are less affected and the City can make long term plans. Mr. Warren Annis, 2439 Bernal Avenue, owner of property at 127 Neal Street, stated he favors the Specific Plan with the exception of the extension to Sunol Boulevard and the Santa Rita Road underpass. Mrs. Barbara McClure, 75 Castlewood Drive, stated she would like to see this item continued so everyone can get additional information regarding the matter. Mr. William Herlihy requested that accurate information regarding the Downtown Specific Plan and the redevelopment plan be noticed in the newspapers so that all citizens will have an idea of what is going on with respect to these issues. Councilmember Butler stated he would like to see the test plan of the 30 degree test parking as part of the Plan. He stated he strongly supports the reasons that were made at the Planning Commission; the parking priorities, the statement of policy to avoid the displacement of existing residents, and the Arroyo del Valle. Councilmember Brandes stated that with regard to the diagonal parking he would like to see a report from the Engineering Department as well as the Police Department regarding their recommendations on this matter before making a decision. Councilmember Mohr stated that with respect to the diagonal parking Council can get all kinds of reports on the issue but until it is actually given a try, no one will know the real results. She stated there is a General Plan for the city and just recently we've been looking at specific plans; this is one of three that is underway. What she expected out of the Specific Plan was basically a refinement of the General Plan which would be to clarify the symbols and colors on the general plan that are sometimes difficult to understand, particularly with respect to - 21 - 12-6-88