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37. Regular Meeting January 28, 2002 Page 2 Sandra Boulden wanted to speak on the Party Ordinance and Noise Ordinance. Ms. Boulden was meeting with a group of individuals interested in alleviating the problems caused by parties and noise and later learned Ordinances had already been developed. She wants a public hearing to be held on these Ordinances to allow interchange with the Council. (5) Ron Boulden is a member of San Marcos Rental Properties Association and wanted to address the Party Ordinance. Mr. Boulden stated they had been meeting to find solutions. He expressed concern with electrical power being turned off and thought there would be a liability issue against the City. He stated this could cause injury to life or property and thought this provision needed to be deleted. ( 6) Tom Wassenich stated he is in support of the Party Ordinance and Noise Ordinance. He stated he is in hopes the Council will not weaken these Ordinances and that many think it will be essential to the quality of life in San Marcos. (7) Dianna Graves stated she is a member of the San Marcos Rental Property Association. She expressed concern for the suspensiop of electrical service as stated in the Party and Noise Ordinances. She stated this could propose a danger to tenants and lawsuits could stem from this. She suggested the Ordinances be tabled for there to be more time for discussion. (8) Laura Schneider stated she is a member of the San Marcos Rental Property Association and she is glad the City is looking at the Party and Noise Ordinances. She stated the Neighborhood Association and Police Department have worked on these. She stated the Noise Ordinance provides what is unlawful by owners, property managers and tenants. She stated the process does not continue to involve the occupants in assessing fines of breaking the law and thinks the tenants need to remain involved. She stated she had talked with Chief Griffith earlier today and thinks there are solutions that can be worked out to write an effective Ordinance. She requested the Ordinance be tabled. (9) Mark Mascio stated he works for Real Estate Management Services and requested the Party and Noise Ordinances be tabled and the City work with managers of property to improve the Ordinances. (10) John Hohn stated he once thought of living in an apartment, but the noise was so bad that he abandoned the idea . He hopes the Party and Noise Ordinances will be put in place and stated there is not enough police available for all the noise violations. He stated he has been advised one of the Council Members owns apartments. Although the law may not require the Council Member to abstain, he does not think the Council Member should vote on these Ordinances. (11) Steve Uzzell of San Marcos Real Estate Properties stated they are trying to enhance property values, and they think the Party and Noise Ordinances are a step towards improvement. They had no input with these Ordinances and want them tabled until they can be involved in the solutions. Mayor Chiu introduced for consideration approval of one appointment to the Human Development Commission. This appointment needs to be a representative of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Mr. Mihalkanin requested the Council be provided a map reflecting the ETJ area. This appointment will be rescheduled.