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TAXI CAB APPLICATION Letter from U. T. O., Inc., 1001 Logan, requesting approval of an additional 11 permits to operate taxi cabs in the City of Santa Aha was received, and Councilman Patterson's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa to set the matter for public hearing as soon as possible after the Clerk's receipt of the required application, was unanimously carried. RECESS members present. At 4:05 P. M. , a five-minute recess was declared. The meeting reconvened at 4:20 P. M., with all Council POOL PARLOR APPLICATIONS There was considerable discussion concerning the reason for requiring applications for pool tables to come before the City Council. Acting City Attorney Withers quoted from the Municipal Code which places responsibility on the Council for approval of such permits~ although a public hearing is not necessary. Police Lt. Mansen was present and explained that each application, with the exception of The Sportsman, represented a police nuisance location. At each of these locations an excess of City manpower has been required to maintain an orderly operation. In response to further questioning by the Council, Lt. Mansen stated that police problems at these locations involve topless/bottomless entertainment~ narcotics violations, and prostitution; that the presence of pool tables in bars such as these allows the establishment to remain open between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 A.M.~ when alcoholic beverages are not sold, thereby giving undesirable elements a place to congregate. Me stated that persons have been arrested at these locations for various felonies--not only local people, but people from out of state who are coming here to make various illegal transactions. Councilman Villa referred to a letter from the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board~ Los Angeles area, in which it was stated that if such activities were-not curtailed~ Santa Aha would be placed off-limits to all Armed Forces personnel° The City Attorney advised that a motion to grant or deny a permit should be directed to the two standards set forth in the Code; i. e. , the suitability of the applicant and the satisfactory location and conduct of the business. Mr. John P. Vaydovich, Owner of Daisy May's Bar, 4524 W. Bolsa, requested and received a continuance of his pool parlor application to the Council Meeting of April 19, 1971~ on the approved motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Markel, with Councilman Yamamoto dissenting. Mr. Irving Ro Freed, owner of The Wild Mare, 501S. Grand, stated that as soon as he became aware of the narcotics problem at his establishments he contacted the Police Department; ceased after-hours activities; and fired his Manager; that they now have an entirely new clientele; and that this has been accomplished during the past ninety days. Lt. Mansen stated there has been a sharp decline in police incidents at this location during the past month or so; however, information still indicates narcotics transactions are taking place here. CITY COUNCIL -106- April 5, 1971