HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2015 B1 Adler- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Karen Adler [maiito:fudge805@charter.net]
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 2:22 PM
To: Marx, Jan; Ashbaugh, John; Carpenter, Dan; Christianson, Carlyn; Rivoire, Dan; Mejia, Anthony
Cc: Sandra Rowley
Subject: unruly gathering ordinance
Mayor Marx & fellow City Council Members:
I would like to encourage you to refine the Unruly Gathering Ordinance to simplify its language in order
to be more specific as to the types of behavior that would warrant a citation of this nature. More than
20 people gathered at a home, in a front yard, on a roof or flowing into the street should constitute a
citation — not a warning! This could be a very effective tool to control boisterous behavior, rowdy
people & drunk & disorderly partiers. Our neighborhood (Alta Vista) gets to witness these gatherings on
a regular basis. It would help the SLOPD to have some "teeth" in this ordinance so it can be used with
confidence that this type of behavior is not acceptable in our neighborhoods. Only with your guidance
can this happen. Please be specific & use the guidelines that RQN has advocated. All neighborhoods
will benefit from more clarity!
Thank you, Karen Adler -Chair of AVNA
JUL 2 0 2015
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