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Jim Smith, Manager of Taco Bell, 910 Woodside Road, Redwood City; Richard Jett, Manager of Taco Bell, 910 Woodside Road, Redwood City; Mr. Jett described his success at solving similar problems at the Taco Bell across from Sequoia High School. Councilman Claire advised that Mr. Jett was a former student of his who used reconciliation with the students at Sequoia. Lorraine Morton, Regional Manager of Taco Bell; In response to Council questions regarding Taco Bell's failure to respond to complaints beginning over a year ago, Ms. Morton stated she had been unaware of the magnitude of the problems, and apologized. Mark Noack, Construction Engineer for Taco Bell Ed Bailey, owner of a neighboring business, advised Council that the problems he had with broken windows and graffiti had diminished over the last few months. Mr. Bailey asked the Council to allow Taco Bell the time to establish communications with the neighbors and the young people who frequent the restaurant. Carl Levi, co-owner of the neighboring apartment building, with a business office at 926 Woodside Road, advised Council that the neighbors did not object when Taco Bell applied for a Use Permit in May, 1981. But, starting several years ago problems at the restaurant developed and he now believed their Use Permit should be revoked. Mr. Levi cited unsafe ingress and egress, excessively noisy cars, noise nuisance in the evening and kids taken away in handcuffs as evidence that Taco Bell is incapable of dealing with these children and the problems they create. Councilmembers discussed the intolerable behavior on the video; inherent problems when allowing a restaurant with some of today's youth as clientele in a residential neighborhood; and stated that the neighbors had shown great restraint in trying to convince Taco Bell to eliminate the noise, litter and alleged criminal activity from 910 Woodside Road. Redwood City Police Officer Souza responded to Council questions regarding the number and kind of calls received from Taco Bell this year. Officer Souza advised that the physical layout of the restaurant and driveway made it very easy for people in the parking lot to identify police cars coming to the property and therefore made Taco Bell a good place to hang out for some people. Marlene Vanderpool, Union Avenue, resident north of Taco Bell, described noise, littering, late hours, so many teens hanging out at Taco Bell, gang insignias allover the neighborhood, and the fact that it was no longer safe to go out at night in that area. Ms. Vanderpool asked that the hours of operation be cut back to an 8:00 or 9:00 P.M. closing time. Constance Bibbs, Woodside Road, described Taco Bell's efforts to mitigate noise, lighting and littering problems, and expressed concern that Taco Bell would keep their commitment after the City grants a conditional Use Permit. Regular Meeting Minutes November 1, 1993 Page 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page No. 32