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Mr. Knowles said photo speed enforcement is costly. He pointed out that there is no study that indicates that active speed enforcement will have any effect for more than two days after enforcement ends. He pointed out that radar speed signs and speed lumps are effective 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which he did not believe could be realized in any other cost effective manner. Mr. Brozosky asked if the radar speed signs could be dimmed at certain hours of the day to prevent from being a disturbance to people. Mr. Knowles said radar speed signs have dimming sensors, which automatically adjust in the evening. He pointed out that the radar speed signs are not as bright at night as opposed to the daytime. Mr. Brozosky expressed his concern about the look of the radar speed signs. Mr. Knowles said staff could dress the radar speed signs up but like any traffic sign, the purpose is to grab people's attention in order to be effective. Mayor Hosterman invited public comments. Steve Blaney, a Crellin resident, supported the continuation and use of speed lumps on Crellin Road. He noted that the safety of the children in this neighborhood is more important than the appearance of the neighborhood. Richard Aafedt, a Crellin resident, supported the continuation and use of speed lumps on Crellin Road. Mary Belden, a Crellin resident, supported the continuation and use of speed lumps on Crellin Road and would be a welcoming addition to the City's Traffic Calming Program. Paul Miecznikowski, a Crellin resident, supported the continuation and use of speed lumps on Crellin Road as they have adequately reduced the critical speed. Howard Mendenhall, a Pleasanton resident, believed the speed lumps have noticeably slowed traffic and supported retaining the speed lumps on Crellin Road Chris Beratlis, a Pleasanton resident, believed the speed lumps are demeaning to the neighborhood and unattractive. He questioned the validity of the traffic studies that were conducted and mentioned that he did not receive a questionnaire. He believed additional traffic enforcement would adequately address the problem. Steve Grider, a Pleasanton resident, noticed a definite change in the quality of life with the addition of the speed lumps, which has helped to reduce the critical speed. He believed this was a life safety issue and urged Council to retain the speed lumps on Crellin Road. Amy Sluss, a Pleasanton resident, supported the continuation and use of speed lumps on Crellin Road. She underlined the fact that as a safety issue, the speeds lumps have been effective and the City has a larger responsibility towards safety than towards the negative impact of the overall appearance of the lumps. Pleasanton City Council 18 08/16/05 Minutes