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Item No. 7 (continued) Mr. Anderson provided background leading to the formation of the Regent Court Neighborhood Association, and described some of the problems confronting the neighbors of Shooter McGee's and stated that even had the dance permit been - issued by the Chief of Police, they would have been compelled to appeal to the Council to revoke it. Among their concerns were noise, traffic congestion, trespassing on private property, among others. He commended the Police Department for their prompt responses to the frequent calls for assistance. Lawrence Damante, 1575 Gordon Street Manuella Henry, 1584 Regent Street Linda Ashley Morocco, 44 Orchard Michael Fields, 700 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, attorney stated that he represents Mrs. Morocco, primarily because she is named in the appeal letter by Bruce Roberts on behalf of Shooter McGee's, which letter implies that the denial of the dance permit is based on her complaints alone, and called attention to the number of people in the audience who have the same objectons to Shooter McGee's. He stated that extra security patrol of the establishment has not solved the problem, and responded to various other points made by the appellant, and also refuted the noise study as not having been an independent analysis. Mark Sweyer, 908 Peggy Lane, Menlo Park, applicant for the dance permit, replied to questions by Council regarding previous experience in this type of operation, whether security personnel are specifically trained to handle unruly patrons; with regard to numbers of patrons; and what attractions or entertainment is provided on given nights. Lisa Sweyer 908 Peggy Lane, Menlo Park, replied to questions by Council regarding her inquiries of the Police Department as to statistics on police response to incidents at other establishments in the City, and with regard to number of employees, indicated that bcause of turnover, it varies between 70 and 75. Mayor Brit schgi offered each opposing position to summarize briefly, and Mr. Bruce Roberts spoke on behalf of Shooter McGee's , and Mr. Anderson spoke on behalf of the adjacent residents. Mayor Brit schgi invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one else wished to speak. M /S: Mosher /Rhodes to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote, and public hearing closed at 11:05 p.m. M /S: Claire /Rhodes to uphold the decision of the Chief of Police and deny the applicaton of Shooter McGee's for a dance permit. Reg. Mtg. 7/15/85 Page 8 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 514