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complex. Mr. Sullivan testified that he reinstalled the tire spikes to prevent two way traffic via Harold Avenue; the pedestrian gate is desirable for the convenience of tenants and requires a key for access; complex property managers clean up litter (regardless of source); that he has surveyed Harold Avenue for impacted parking problems and could find none; Tenants of the complex also testified to the necessity for vehicular access via Harold Avenue because of the traffic hazards created by the high volume and speed of traffic on Washington Avenue (as well as the difficulty in making a safe, left hand turn onto Washington Avenue). They challenged the assertion that there is speeding on Harold Avenue and noted speeding is precluded by the street's length, the tire spikes and the slow opening of the gate. Tenants noted that the pedestrian gate provides a safer and more convenient route of travel than having to exit and enter the complex via Washington Avenue. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Planning Commission voted to refer the matter to the City Council with a recommendation to adopt the recommendations of Staff noted in the July 5, 1996 report except that the Commission recommended: The pedestrian gate be kept open (assuming it requires a key for entry from Harold Avenue) and functions properly; The City should work with the neighbors to study the feasibility of speed bumps; and The City should study the feasibility of limiting the hours of accessibility to both the pedestrian and vehicular gate. On October 7, 1996, the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency held a meeting to consider the modification or revocation of the Approval. As noted above, the Council may G:UOANNVSMORrrL\RESFINDC. CC