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Oral Communications (continued) 1. Judy Buchan, 1126 Allerton Street, and secretary of the Mezes Neighborhood Association, described their frustration with the judicial system under which the owners of Whipple Lodge, defendants in a civil case involving allegations of numerous violations, had been given a continuance in the case to May 14. They recognized that the City had done what it can and the situation has improved, but asked what further avenues can be pursued. Council discussion followed, and in response to question, City Attorney Schricker suggested that information and pressure should be directed to the District Attorney's Office, which has jurisdiction over the case. It was also suggested by Council that the group present might present their complaints before the Board of Supervisors; and that there is a legal process which applies equally to everyone. 2. James Kreaqer, 1485 Veterans Boulevard, expressed concern and asked for Council support of his position regarding the proposal to install train gates and overhead gantry at Veterans Boulevard and Chestnut required by the Public Utilities Commission as part of the improvements of Veterans Boulevard, and advised of his contacts with State legislators regarding the proposal. Public Works Director Addiego stated that the P.U.C. had imposed the requirement and agreed that the installation was an unnecessary expense; that in the event future train traffic increases from the Port on the Chestnut Street tracks, then would be the appropriate time to install the gates. City Manager Smith indicated that the staff stands ready to support an appeal to the P.U.C. in the matter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Council recessed from 9:18 to 9:30 p.m.) 4. Public Hearing - Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission initiating proceedings for adoption of Specific Plan - 701 Marine World Parkway (203 -07) Planning Commission record transmitted 4/24/85 Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Hearing on file Planning Director Schroeter presented a synopsis of the subject record. Discussion followed and Mr. Schroeter commented and replied to questions by Council and pointed out that the Specific Plan is less definitive than a planned development permit, and would have to be followed by at least a development agreement; and although when it reaches that stage in the process, a planned development permit may or may not be required, that in the event it is, he recommended that a condition should be incorporated in the Specific Plan itself recognizing the fact that the parking level should not exceed that which has been approved for other developments; that traffic control should be anticipated as necessary here as in other parts of Redwood Reg. Mt g. 5/6/85 Page 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 463