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Mr. Harris stated that if a property is a safety hazard, it is required and that is would be impractical for the City to have all structures brought up to code with the U.B.C. He further stated that code enforcement pro- grams in other cities have been very controversial. Commissioner Jamieson addressed page 26 concerning traffic at fair time. Brian Swift addressed this matter. Also, Gil Barbee stated this situation is much better than it used to be. Commissioner Wilson explained the traffic patterns concerning gates on Bernal plus an additional lane added on Rose Avenue. Commissioner Geppert stated he has had no problems during fair time going through the area. Commissioner Jamieson inquired as to the meaning of CNEL. Brian Swift explained. Commissioner Jamieson stated that averaging out noise levels is absurd. Brian Swift explained the system used which is more effective in monitoring freeway type noise. Commissioners Wilson and Geppert addressed page 30; and Commissioner Geppert disagreed with "poor eco. outlook." Commissioner Wilson explained interest rates to developers on money borrowed for such purposes. Concerning page 44 Commissioner Getty addressed mixed office - residential use stating this had worked well in other areas. She further stated the City hasn't taken any steps to improve outside areas. Mr. Harris stated that a lot of money has been spent in the downtown area in recent years. He stated the City has limited capital improvement funds. Commissioner Geppert addressed deficiencies in parking downtown. Mr. Harris stated the study did not address commercial parking. Commissioner Wilson stated money spent for Main Street far exceeds that of other areas and you can't expect the City or community to provide com- mercial parking and perhaps the merchants should participate in an assessment district for this purpose. Mr. Harris stated only one such assessment district was successful and that was because the City owned 75~ of the parking lot. He further stated that perhaps the property owners themselves have to take a major interest. Commissioner Wilson talked to absentee-ownership of properties in the downtown area; and Commissioner Getty stated there were many of these. Commissioner Getty reiterated parking is a problem but could be partially eliminated if the Police Department would enforce parking regulations. She stated the Regional Shopping Center is going to generate more traffic downtown and wants to be ready to handle it. Commissioner Getty stated that if the commercial areas decay, there would also be decay in the residential areas. Commissioner Wilson stated it is not decaying now and cited other towns with limited main thorough- fares. -3-