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with the public welfare; or, that the Rocks Club had been conducted in an illegal, improper or disorderly manner. She announced that there would be witnesses and the taking of testimony, along with cross- examination, and she stated that the Mayor Pro Tempore would act as the presiding officer of the hearing and would render any necessary procedural rulings concerning the conduct of the proceedings. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho would act as attorney for the City Council, also the Administrative Body. The following citizens commented on the Administrative process: William Yahn and Jeff Wright. Attorney Kevin Collins presented an Opening Statement on behalf of the City. Roger Diamond, Attorney for Olympia Grill and Lounge dba Rocks Club, presented an Opening Statement on behalf of the Rocks Club. On the matter of revocation of the Dance Permit, the following acts and/or omissions by the Rocks Club were raised: (1) The illegal and improper acts that have occurred at the Rocks Clubs since the issuance of its Dance Permit, including, but not limited to, the shooting that occurred on May 13, 1999, the fight between approximately 30 patrons that occurred on April 25, 1999, and the vandalism to a vehicle that occurred on May 11, 1999; (2) The Rocks Club's failure to provide the Chief of Police of the City with a list of all security guards which may be assigned to the club during any month as required by the letter agreement dated March 16, 1999; (3) The Rocks Club's failure to provide to the City Clerk for recording with the County of San Bernardino, the reciprocal parking agreements required by the letter agreement dated March 16, 1999; and, (4) The Rocks Club's failure to pay the administrative costs incurred by the City in monitoring and ensuring that proper security measures are taken at the Rocks Club as required by the letter agreement dated March 18, 1999. A packet, identifying Exhibits A through I, was presented to the Administrative Board Members. The following witness was sworn and examined: (1) David Zamora, Community Development Director Following a line of questioning regarding the issuance of the permit, City Attorney Carvalho informed that the City Council had been advised by the City Attorney, when they considered the original application for the dance permit, that if the applicant met certain conditions that the City Council lacked some discretion with respect to issuing the permit and they viewed this permit as a regulatory permit to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents. To the extent that City Council Mins June 1, 1999 4