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337 The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Mohr, Wilson, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmember Butler ABSENT: None REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS There were no reports of Boards and Commissions presented at this meeting. REPORTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Consideration of Alternative Courses of Action Regarding Hots Noise Complaint Mr. MacDonald presented his report (SR 87:395) dated September 1, 1987, regarding this matter. Ms. Barbara Ward, representing the Stoneridge Townhouse Owners Associa- tion, stated they have reviewed the report and feel the recommendations will not solve the noise problems. She stated that control of the trash dumping and special patrol in the parking lot will alleviate those problems, but the main concern of the surrounding neighbors is the inability to sleep at night because of the noise problems. She cited an incident that happened in the neighborhood Saturday night when a man knocked on a homeowners door, then rushed inside saying another man was after him with a gun; this type of situa- tion is intolerable to homeowners near Hots. Mr. Bob Humbert, 7533 Rosedale Avenue, Vice President of the Stoneridge Townhouse Owners Association, stated that residents of the 243 homes in this area are concerned about the Hots problem. They were told when Hots was occu- pied that it would be a nice restaurant; now it has turned into a nightclub. Residents are adversely impacted by the noise and fear for their safety. Mr. John Shadow, Springdale Avenue, stated he investigated his neighbor- hood before purchasing his home; at that time Hots was a respectable res- taurant. Now it is impossible to sleep, especially weekends, because of the loud noise coming from this establishment, which should be considered as a nightclub. Mr. Bill Laube, 855 Main Street, owners of the Pleasanton Hotel, requested that Council not consider any restrictions that would impact other establish- ments such as his, who abide by the codes. Council discussion ensued regarding the best method to control the Hots problem. Mr. Bill Eastman, Police Chief, requested that residents in the neighbor- hood call the Police Department with any complaints so that it might be on the record. He stated he would meet with the owner of Hots in an attempt to get them to abate the noise problem. Mayor Mercer instructed staff to prepare a report regarding further alter- natives to control the Hots problem, such as nuisance ordinance, noise or- dinance, or conditional use permit, for consideration at the Council meeting of September 15, 1987. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Minutes from Staff Traffic Committee Meeting of Auqust 11, 1987 Mr. Elliott presented his report (IR 87:82) dated September 1, 1987, regarding this matter. - 12 9-I-87