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After brief introduction by Executive Director Max Alonzo, a presentation on Los Padrinos was made by Counselor Lydia Farkas who provided its history, enumerated its goals and highlighted its accomplishments. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mayor Gaytan disqualified himself from presiding over the subject matter, based on his advocacy in this matter and turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus Betty Cook. Mayor Gaytan removed himself from his place at the dais. Dance Permit - Rock's Club: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided a summary of events, commencing with the application for Conditional Use Permit and the subsequent request for a dance Permit. She provided an in- depth review of the issues raised by Council: Schedule for 18 -year olds; building's color; the alcohol license; potential drunk drivers; designated parking spaces; the security plan; potential adult Uses; potential car cruising and parking agreements. Gus Skropos, Attorney for the Thanopoulos family, stated the following:: Item 9 [Parking Agreement] The executed lease agreement was acceptable and Applicant agreed to have the document recorded. If the parking requirements are not satisfied, Applicant understands that he can obtain replacement parking and if such parking is not obtained, the agreement would become null and void. The Council could terminate the dance permit. Item 8 [Car Cruising] - He agreed that with one club, car cruising might not be a problem. Item 7 [Adult Uses] - He confirmed that the Applicant does not plan to use the facility for adult uses and further, agreed that it be included as a condition of the Permit. Item 6 [Security Plan] - Applicant agreed the Security Plan is no longer an issue since it was reviewed by law enforcement personnel. Item 5 [Designated Parking] - On peak nights, Applicant agreed to have individuals stationed in the parking lot to direct traffic or, in the alternative, Applicant at his own expense agreed to erect signage for additional parking. Item 4 [Drunk Driving] - Sharing the City's concern, Applicant agreed to continue a designated driver program where a person in a group is identified as the designated driver and receives free non alcoholic drinks. Applicant's employees are trained to identify clients who are under the influence or drunk and when identified as intoxicated, clients are asked to wear a wristband and are not served alcohol. Item 3 [Title 47 License] - Applicant intends to have an eating establishment on the premises as well as the dance place. City Council Mins April 6, 1999 2