13A - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT - PUBLIC SAFETY

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- A concerned-citizen-stated-he_was-currently _attending _scho_ol.try-ing-to-achieve. his-goals-and_feets_thathejs___ - community also asked where does the Police Department post the DUI check point announcements? Deputy Chief Rojas stated that a press release is sent out. Ms. Martinez stated that people do not need to stop at check points. Mr. Hernandez is dealing with the symptoms of Immigration reform. Mr. Munoz said it is an interesting issue. Mr. Espinoza thanked committee for listening and that his family has been affected. Maria Munoz said her son lost his job because his car was towed. Oroza Arosas would like policy clarified. Deputy Chief Rojas stated the police department has a written document but wants to create a more comprehensive policy for the officers. Committee member Claudia Alvarez stated the committee with be working with the Police Department on the new policy. 6. DOWNTOWN DANCE ORDINANCE Commander Gominsky reviewed the dance ordinance. Committee member David Benavides asked for an explanation of the Public Dance Hall vs. Public Dance Place. Commander Gominsky explained that the Dance hall is open to the general public, pay for admittance, and music must be played for dancing. A Dance Place is operated to for the public, music provided and is no fee to attend. Private dances are excluded from Chapter 11, and no dance permit is necessary for a private dance. Commander Gominsky explained no music will be played outside any premises or may be audible beyond the area under their control. The proposed ordinance states a security guard will be employed for every 100 persons. Committee member David Benavides asked if a nightclub will be will be for 21 years and over. Chief Walters stated "yes". Nightclubs shall be for patrons over the age of 21 years. Committee member Claudia Alvarez questioned the ratio of ID's that can't be scanned. Commander Gominsky said there has not been a problem based on experience. She also question if there is going to be training. Commander said "yes". Chief Walters stated they will also be trained on how to detect false identifications. A citizen asked if 18 year old patrons can go inside venue. Commander Gominsky stated a Nightclub is open to patrons over the age of 21 years, for entertainment primarily during the evening hours wherein liquor and food may be served providing an area for public dancing. At concert venues, mixed adults and juveniles are allowed in the same venues until 10 p.m. After 10:00 pm the venue would be restricted to 18 years and older, unless the minor is accompanied by a parent or adult guardian or person in charge of said minor. Committee member David Benavides asked about kids being alone. Commander Gominsky said it is like El Torito. Committee member Claudia Alvarez asked about how they will know if a child is with a parent. Commander Gominsky stated it will be the business's responsibility. Commander Gominsky reviewed the cost recovery fee for police service and Committee member Claudia Alvarez asked about businesses abusing the fee. Interim City Attorney Joe Straka said that we can change the ordinance if necessary. Chief Walters stated he does not want any changes to Chapter 41. Commander Gominsky asked the Committee to accept recommendations and move forward to altering the current dance permit. Committee Alvarez wants sunset clause for safety reasons. Councilmember David Benavides asked who would be paying for all the security at concert venues. Commander Gominsky stated the owners will pay for their own security. Committee member Claudia Alvarez stated she was concerned about YOST/KOO's past history and the all age venues. Chief Walters stated that he knows the past history and asked Commander Gominsky to review past issues. Committee member Claudia Alvarez stated even though businesses are responsible and hears positive comments, a homicide occurred. Committee member David Benavides asked what the difference would be now with Koos. Commander Gominsky stated they were not good neighbors but he does see a difference now with the amount of investment that has been made. Chief Walters stated that there were reservations at the beginning also. We don't have the hard data but we did go forward with abatement but Koos went out of business before the abatement went into effect. Committee member Claudia Alvarez stated it is the City's responsibility to keep City safe. Committee member David Benavides stated what about regulations we have in place now. Commander Gominsky stated we didn't have any regulations for Koos in the past which makes a difference now. They also had no security guards. Committee member David Benavides stated he thinks we have more control with Koos now that we have the new ordinance and asked what type of regulations we will have when there is a problem. Commander Gominsky stated the Police department can pull the Dance permit at any time. We can also deny a concert if it looks like there would be a problem. PCSS McCoy stated that we can investigate what type of concert that is going to take place and decide how much security is needed. 13A-3