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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - May 2, 1994 Page - 11 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Felix Cruz, 454 Dowling Boulevard, said he felt Mrs. Campbell had every right to paint a mural on her own property and that voting against it would reflect bigotry, ignorance, and intolerance. Susan Riskind-Poulsen, 182 Sunnyside Drive, said she believes the liquor store across from Sabino's is obscene and an area of traffic problems and they are never handled legally. She said the mural is artistic and beautiful and should be welcomed. Andrew Kong Knight, 21095 Gary Drive, said he is a muralist, said he thinks the mural is beautiful , and he has never heard of problems like this before. He said the mural is an enhancement, and he described the benefits of murals. Mark Behning, 725 Joaquin Avenue, said the mural should remain. He said the City Council should approve the mural and waive any fine. Tanika Osmond, 1290 Estudillo Avenue, said she was one of the artists on the mural . She said other cities have procedures for looking at art. She said San Leandro needs positive elements, such as parks and museums, which bring in large business. She said San Leandro should develop a procedure for public art, and Mrs. Campbell should be allowed to keep the mural . Cheryl Morgan, 1871 - 16th Avenue, San Francisco, said she was an artist on the mural . She said the mural honors women artists and is an important issue for Women's History Month and the 100th Anniversary of the San Francisco Women's Gallery. She said none of the figures on the mural invite prurient interest but celebrate women as people. She said the mural should be approved and the fees dropped. Paul Camozzi , said Mrs. Campbell knew what she was doing and broke the law. He said what the City Council does tonight will have a great impact on future Planning Commission and City Council decisions. Steve Crowden, 955 Marina Boulevard, said he is opposed to the mural . He said he believes the Planning Commission is here to keep standards high, and the City Council needs to back them in their decision. He said, if the City Council approves the mural , other people would feel they could break the zoning laws without consequences. Jeff Houston, 1465 Burkhart Avenue, said Mrs. Campbell has contributed unselfishly to our culture and would not have been treated this way if she had contributed to campaigns. •