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Item No. 5 (continued) Solomon replied to questions regarding allegations relating to prostitution and other illegal activity at the motel; maid service and any attempts by motel owners to maintain the building on a regular basis; and the nature of the continually recurring Code violations. Raj Khatri, 9 Spring Lane, Belmont, son of the motel owner, replied to questions concerning management of the motel, the occupancy rate, the source of patrons, the history of neighborhood complaints, and his knowledge of illegal activity taking place in and around the motel. The following persons spoke in favor of revocation of the Use permit, stating they are neighbors of the Whipple Lodge and citing examples of reasons why they believe the motel is a detriment to the neighborhood and Mezes Park area, because of the motel's deteriorated condition, the lack of maintenance and the lack of adequate sanitation. They stated that the motel attracts a criminal element engaged in drug sales, prostitution and burglaries causing them to fear for their security and referred to numerous complaints to the police and the lawsuit the District Attorney has been prosecuting against the motel owner. They urged Council to take the strongest possible action to improve the situation. Judy Buchan, 1126 Allerton Josephine Noment, 827 Whipple Avenue Kimberly Schoe phoerster, 1028 Arguello Dawn Pisturino, 1107 Warren Street Dave Presotto, 221 Howland Avenue Jim Lee, 234 Marshall, attorney for Mr. Presotto in a private matter against the motel owner Tony Basile, 1210 Warren Street Mike Murphy, South San Francisco, friend of motel neighbors and an experienced motel manager who has observed the motel operation Bill Ganley, 1148 Oliver, owner of 827 Whipple property adjacent to motel Deputy Chief Hamilton described activities in the park and the deterioration of the building as observed during inspection. He commented concerning the written statement to police of a prostitute relating to the prostitution activities which have taken place at the motel and said that portions of her testimony have been verified and that previous arrests have been made there. Khantilal Khatri, 9 Spring Lane, Belmont, replied to questions relating to testimony given during the hearing and to inquiries of City Attorney Schricker concerning frequency and quality of repairs; his tenants and their length of stay; his knowledge of the complaints about the motel and about the numerous violations revealed in inspections; and any program that may exist for regular maintenance of the property. Councilman Chandler requested that it be noted in the record that in response to question as to his tenants, Mr. Khantilal Khatri said that the issuance of vouchers to social welfare agencies' clients for Whipple Lodge has been stopped by Mr. Jim Yuen, the County Environmental Health Specialist who has inspected the motel. Reg.Mtg. 2/24/86 Page 6 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 179