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The followin~ persons spoke in opposition to this application: Hrs. CarolynDeVore, 3543 Yellowstone Court, read a statement for her husband who was unable to attend this meeting, which stated the proposed ordinance would encourage parking of RV~s on public streets and also encourage people laws regulating KV parking; that the only ones to benefit from this ordinance would be storage lots; and that this ordinance would create more problems, therefore, he urged denial by Council. Hrs. DeVote added her comments stating she and her husband were on the original committee to work out a solution to the RV parking and now were again having to fight for their rights. She stated that a recent report revealed only 1% of complaints so she felt there was another motive for this ordinance. She urged denial of the proposed ordinance. Mrs. Jean Reath, 663 E. Angels Street, stated she concurred with the previous speaker. She stated she kept her motor home in the driveway which was much more safe and not as unsightly as many old cars in the area. She urged Council to con- sider the recent use of RVts in the earthquake emergency and stated such vehicles should be considered in case of future emergencies. She stated she did not feel there was a great problem regarding RV parking in Pleasanton and that the proposed ordinance was a form of harrassment. Mr. Bill Harrison, 4613 Cope Court, stated he concurred with the previous speakers. He stated he felt the p~oposed ordinance restricts freedom to own RV's, and that some are used to commute to work. He added he thought this was an ambiguous ordinance. Mr. Joe Toland, 1624 Orchard Way, stated the proposed ordinance is discriminatory. He stated he felt RV problems should be handled on a complain~ basis, and the neigh- -- bors polled to determine if the complaint is valid. Mr. Jack Allen, Valley Trails Drive, stated he concurred with the previous speaker. He stated he used his driveway for motor home parkir~ and he did not want to be re- strutted. He stated that no ordinance could cover all' cases and added that he did not ~ant any more restrictions placed on private property. Mr. Harold Seller, 4078 ~est Las Positas Boulevard, stated that RVts being used daily should not be considered as "stored" RV~s. He cited the use of RV~s in recent emergencies and stated he felt that RV~s should be allowed to be kept at.the owner~s residence. Mr. Ted Carter, Crestline ~ay, stated he concurred with the previous speakers, and doubted the constitutionality of such an ordinance. He cited a case in Ohio. The City Attorney indicated that the Ohio case was not binding in California. Mr. Larry Goeserr, Oakview Court, stated he concurred with the previous speakers. and urged denial of the proposed ordinance. Mrs. Jean Heath, E. Angela Street, stated she felt that enforcement of the 72-hour RV parking limitation would alleviate the parking problems. Mr. Nilliam Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, stated this is a aelicate problem and he had cause for concern because of a situation in his neighborhood regarding an RV in which he was involved in an unpleasant position. There being no further testimony, Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Kephart read the original ordinance. He stated he was only opposed to those RV's that are "stored" on City streets, as he felt this created a dangerous situation and that something should be done about 10. 2/26/80