PC 042303 - Laserfiche WebLink

resulted in arrests, as well as staff time from his personnel He believed that Masses and the Youth Commission were approaching this event correctly, and the Police Department stood by its position of having two uniformed security guards in the parking lot. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Maas whether the Masses' employees would need to be fingerprinted or submit to a background check, Sgt. Mickleburgh replied that was an issue for a private sector business. He added that if Mr. Wehrlie was comfortable with his staff, that would be his decision. He noted that a thorough background check takes a significant amount of time, and would not be completed by the summer. He believed that the security guards submitted to fingerprinting and a background check as a condition of their employment. Mr_ Wehrlie noted that he had attended two Youth Commission meetings, and told them he did not intend to jeopardize his business over a teen dance. He noted that the security and other accommodations were important, but that it was crucial that the teens monitor themselves and be responsible for themselves at some level. He noted that he would attend the events himself. Commissioner Maas acknowledged that Mr. Wehrlie had worked hard with the Police Department, and noted that his business had been cited as good example during the Marque hearings. She suggested that a Code of Conduct be posted on the premises, and that a liaison be identified in the event of a problem. He noted that the club could refuse admittance to someone if their attire was inappropriate, if they appeared to be intoxicated, or if their behavior posed a possible threat. Ms. Nerland noted that she did not have a definite answer regarding who could be admitted to a private business. She cautioned the applicant with respect to limiting attendance to schools in Pleasanton or the Tri-Valley, and noted that if he chose to implement that policy, he must hold firm to that policy. If he let teens in from out of the area because they were known to him, but did not admit other teens from other cities that were not known to him, he would be vulnerable to discrimination claims. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that the Youth Commission monitor the situation and provide written feedback. He suggested that a report aRer one month and at the end of the summer would be a good idea. Commissioner Roberts would like to hear from the Youth Commission after at least four dances. A discussion of the logistics of the report ensued. Chairperson Arkin suggested that the Youth Commission get free admission to the dances if they provided feedback, and noted that the Youth Commission did not meet during the summer. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 23, 2003 Page 8