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MINUTES PLANNTNG COMMTSSION 3/9/83 Page 12 Commissioner Doherty referred to the item which stated the newspapers shall be folded once in half and pointed out that tabloids would have to go sideways in the dispensers. Mr. Swift stated that this was the intent. Chairperson Lindsey asked if the City was confident they could go back to the existing locations and ask for them to compromise. Mr. Swift said yes and that every attempt to work the newspaper people would be made. Jerry Holstrom, Pleasanton Times - They have a total of 20 racks in the City with only six on Main Street. He said they attempt to use the eight rack mods as single racks get stolen. He further stated that in the past six months or a year other newspaper companies have come into the Valley. He further stated that private property owners request the racks and newspapers, they don't just place them at will. He stated that a liquor store on First Street requested individual racks and they don't want modulars. He further stated that the racks are very expensive and run into the three or four digit figures. He said they try to work with the City in placing them and keep them in good working order and would make every effort to convert to modulars whenever possible. Commissioner Doherty asked if Mr. Holstrom had seen the staff report. Mr. Holstrom is concerned with encroachment permits on private property. Chairperson Lindsey stated that encroachment permits are only required on public right-of-way. Chairperson Lindsey asked that the newspaper representatives in the audience address each item on the staff report in writing and return them to the City staff in sufficient time to address a proposed ordinance in 30 days. Tim Hunt, Herald - The Herald has a limited number of racks (24), of which 9 are currently modular with six on Main Street. He indicated they share the modular rack concept and participate in this where they can. He said he has problems with. the lack of flexibility in the items proposed. Newspapers need to be available to the public and that racks cost a minimum of $200 and suffer continuous vandalism. Commissioner Doherty asked Mr. Hunt if there are any two or four modular type dispensers available. Mr. Hunt indicated that there are. Mr. Holstrom stated that while modular racks in the long run are chaper, the cost of repair is substantially higher. Richard Vorous, Oakland Tribune, East Bay Today - Felt no ordinance is nee ed an that if the City woul enforce their current health and safety ordinances, there would be no need for new ones. Commissioner Getty explained to Mr. Vorous that currently there are newspaper racks chained to telephone poles, etc. and they become both a safety hazard and a City eyesore. -12-