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PLANNING COMMISSION June 22, 1983 Page Nine Judith Epstein, of Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May, attorneys for USA Today,addressed the Commission. She indicated that USA Today has no subscription to their paper and that most issues (90%) are sold by single copy from newsracks, which is why they are most concerned about the placement of racks. Lots of money and thought has gone into the design and placement of the racks. iJSA Today is willing to cooperate with the city, but the city must understand their particular problem. She quoted from the California Supreme Court decision in Cash Enter rises v. City of Los An eles which, she alleged, prohibits governments rpm regu acing rac s or aest etic reasons. Ms. Epstein asked for more time to work with the City, but cautioned that everyone should have realistic expectations Acting Chairman Lindsey asked staff if they felt there would be any further progress from future negotiations. Mr. Harris suggested the we go ahead with preparation of an ordinance as he did not foresee a great deal of progress being made regarding areas outside the downtown area. The attorney for the Oakland Tribune also addressed the Commission and indicated he felt the problems could better be solved by consulting with the Committee rather than by ordinance. Mr. William G. Kovac, 3124 Weymouth, said the newspapers had a right to sell their product, but that the city also had a right to control their location. The public hearing was closed. Acting Chairman Lindsey directed staff to work with the Committee to draft an ordinance which will he presented to the Planning Commission in about six weeks. General Plan and Rezoning Study for the 6.6 Acre Site at the Southwest Corner of I-680 and Stonerid e Drive (Re is Homes Site). This item was continued to the meeting of July 27, 1983. TENTATIVE MAPS There were none. COMMUNICATIONS There were none. REFERRALS There were none.