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Councilwoman Gasparini asked Mr. Despain if he would also agree to the additional conditions as stated to Ms. Stewart and he said yes, as long as the work was done properly. Nina Nicolopolous, Nimitz Avenue, Redwood City, Woodside High School student spoke in favor of Taco Bell as a good restaurant for kids not only for its food, but to hang out with friends; and advised that the presence of a security guard had reduced the problems in the parking lot. Ms. Nicolopolous advised she had been working with Taco Bell to resolve the problems, and also agreed to attend weekly meetings. Brandy Harper, Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, Carlmont High School student, asked that Council not lump all young people into one category and advised that Taco Bell was a great place for friends to meet. 4. Mayor Buchan asked if anyone else wished to address the Council on this matter. No one came forward. M/S: GASPARINI/LA BERGE TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE AND HEARING CLOSED AT 9:15 P.M. MINUTE ORDER NO. 93-250 5. In response to Council questions, Police Chief Guardino described the situation at Taco Bell over the last few months; response times by patrol officers; the need for a partnership between neighbors, Taco Bell and the Police Department; the good work of Community Policing Officer Souza; and the need for a long term, consistent and well managed approach to resolving these issues. Lorraine Morton, Regional Manager of 31 Taco Bells, described the manage- ment training program. In response to questions by the City Attorney, Ms. Morton advised that her managers had not reported the seriousness of the problems at the Woodside Taco Bell until April of this year, at which time she began implementing measures to take care of the problems. Councilmembers discussed alternatives available to them. M/S: CLAIRE/SANFILIPO TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF STAFF AND APPROVE THE TEN CONDITIONS TO THE TACO BELL USE PERMIT IN ADDITION TO THE FOLLOWING: CONDITION NO. 11, ALL PARTIES ATTEND A MONTHLY MEETING; NO. 12, TACO BELL TO SEEK PERMISSION TO CLEAN GRAFFITI FROM THE APARTMENT BUILDING WALL AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL; NO. 13, TACO BELL TO SEEK PERMISSION TO CLEAN ALLEYWAY OF TACO BELL LITTER BETWEEN APARTMENT BUILDING AND TACO BELL AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL; AND AMEND CONDITION NO.4 TO INCLUDE ELIMINATING SUNDAY DELIVERIES, AND REQUESTING BFI TO PICK UP TRASH THREE TIMES A WEEK RATHER THAN TWO. Councilmembers discussed the need for strong partnerships dedicated to resolving issues between neighbors and businesses, the need for positive alternatives for young people and the hopes for the new Red Morton Center. Council Members also warned representatives of Taco Bell that Regular Meeting Minutes November 29, 1993 - MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 Page 6 Page ~o. 60 __nM