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been held with President and adjacent neighborhoods to address parking (special <br />events), traffic (drop off and pickup), noise impacts from freeway, and light spillage <br />concerns. Executive Director Trevino commented that Cal Winslow, Chief Executive <br />Officer with Orangewood Children's Foundation personally took time to reach out to <br />the neighborhood to explain the project and provide background on the organization. <br />D. ABC LICENSE UPDATE <br />' Planning Manager Karen Haluza provided a recap of the progress to date on the <br />evaluation of the City's liquor license regulations. <br />Ms. Haluza stated that the following preliminary recommendations had been made: <br />• The over -concentration threshold for liquor sales regulated by off -sale ABC <br />licenses should be lowered from 20,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet. <br />This square footage number reflects current retail practices for liquor sales at <br />convenience stores and drug stores, but still allows for adequate regulation of <br />stores whose primary purpose is liquor sales. <br />• A new permit regulating entertainment should be created that establishes <br />definitions and standards for nightclubs, live entertainment and dancing. This <br />permit would be administered through the Police Department, would require <br />annual renewal and would provide for a cost -recovery fee for businesses <br />generating large numbers of calls for police service. This permit would apply <br />citywide and would provide a streamlined process, while, at the same time, <br />ensuring adequate regulation. It was further recommended that for <br />businesses transitioning to nightclub uses, that the age for patrons be <br />restricted to 21 years and older. <br />Ms. Haluza stated that the next steps in the process would include a review of these <br />preliminary recommendations by the Public Safety Committee with subsequent <br />' hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. Prior to the Planning <br />Commission meeting staff would also conduct another meeting with the Planning <br />Commission subcommittee and stakeholders group. <br />Commissioners expressed support for these preliminary recommendations. <br />Commissioner Mill excused himself from the meeting at 6:38 p.m. <br />1. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) <br />No public members spoke. <br />2. STAFF COMMENTS <br />Planning Executive Director Trevino provided an update on the Historic Resources <br />Commission action regarding the Sexlinger property designation. <br />3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS <br />No comments were made. <br />4. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES <br />' Commissioner Nalle moved to excuse the absences of Commissioners Acosta and <br />Turner; the motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Gartner and unanimously <br />approved by the Commission with a vote of 4:0. <br />ADJOURNMENT 6:54 PM. <br />arth Ramirez <br />Recording Secretary <br />Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 April 9, 2012 <br />