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Zoning Administrator Jany described the issue at hand as a follow-up to the Council meeting of February 22 where staff was directed to hold a meeting to collect public testimony from all interested parties and provide Council with a recommendation as to Spanky's use permit. Jany indicated the meeting was held on March 23 and was well represented by all affected parties. He continued with background, reported on the City's investigation and presented the recommended conditions. Council discussion began with comments on proposed use permit conditions. Expressed desire for a nightclub in Redwood City, completion within 6 months, consistency in requirements, communication with Police Department on events. Expressed concerns for advertisement restrictions, 400 ft. radius responsibility, need for extra police coverage Brian Lewis, Spanky's attorney, gave comments on the proposed new business and the entire use permit issue and expressed that the environment should be predictable, not arbitrary and fair. Pamela Pennington, interior designer for Spanky's, gave a brief description of proposed project and indicated intention to move along quickly. Menassa Abinader, Spanky's owner, gave a history on Spanky's and his prior business experience. Public Comment: Don Saye stated he has no opposition to Spanky's as a business. Has had anxieties about incidents that affect the image of Broadway. LaVerue Atherly felt an effective code enforcement office would prevent this type of issue and to single out one business is unfair. Brian Lewis, attorney for Spanky's, continued with previous comments. Council Member Hartnett sought agreement from Mr. Lewis on behalf of his client on various issues pertaining to the use permit. M/S Ira/Leipzig to approve the use permit as outlined with the following changes to conditions: 1. as is; 2. revise to not exceed 6 months; 3. as is with period after depa~ht~ent; 4. as is; 5. duplicate - remove; 6. becomes no. 5 and remains as is; 7. becomes no. 6, reduced to the immediate parking lot area subject to review by the Police Department. If any problems arise, would be subject to determination as to proper perimeter; 8. becomes no. 7, remains as is; 9. becomes no. 8, remains as is; 10. becomes no. 9, remains as is; 11. eliminate; 12. becomes no. 10, remains as is; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 APRIL 12, 1999 MINUTES Page No. 297 PAGE 5