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Minutes - San Leandro City Council Meeting - October 1, 1990 Page - 8 - PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Melinda Oliver, 213 Leo Avenue, said she lives next door to the Alta Mira Club. She said although she likes rock-and-roll , she prefers not to hear it from an outside source, particularly during dinner and late evening. She also referenced the Club's 1979 letter and said this is an example of the length of time that the neighborhood has been dealing with this issue. She said the Club has asked the neighborhood to be patient and she feels they have been. She said the Board of Zoning Adjustments' Conditions were worked out with representatives of the neighborhood and the Club. She said the Club should look at other sources of revenue than parties. She also said she did not feel there was a problem with choral groups, etc. , but if the Club had parties they should follow the Board of Zoning Adjustments Conditions. Lawrence Cappuccio, 210 Leo Avenue, said he has represented the neighborhood in meetings with the Planning Department and feels that the Conditions set by the Board of Zoning Adjustments should be followed. He noted that air conditioning was supposed to have been installed in the Club but would not now be installed so it might be difficult for the Club to keep the doors and windows closed. He said when the Club has hired a security guard in the past it has not been effective. Glenn Hilton, 687 Pershing Drive, President of Best Manor Homeowners Association, said he is happy the Club is in the homeowners association boundary. He said the ladies who operate the Club are not a problem, the problem is the noise. He said when there is noise, the neighbors should call the police. Lee Bruner, attorney for the Alta Mira Club, said amplified music is needed at the Club and any sound level which is imposed should be reasonable. There being no further comments from the public, on motion of Council Member Faria, seconded by Council Member Perry and carried unanimously, the Public Hearing was closed. The City Council again discussed noise levels and the Municipal Code section related to noise. Steve Meyers, City Attorney, said the Municipal Code was subjective related to noise. Council Member Glaze said he felt it was subjective but closer to the intention of the City Council . He said keeping the windows and doors closed had to be monitored by the Club. He said he felt that use of a security guard was a good idea. He said he did not agree with the matter of no amplification, but the Club should be required to meet the other Conditions. The City Council further discussed the possibility of using a guard and of modifying the decibel requirement.