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Public Safety Committee 3-26-90 Page 2 Council Member Niezgodski noted that the bill addresses far more than residential disturbances. He noted that he believes that it is a good tool and believes that it should be used especially on subsequent calls. Council Member Coleman noted that there were safeguqrds built within the ordinance and that in light of concern being raised with regard to the definition of "responsible party" that security deposits of tenants could be used in that the landlord most likely would be the party of "last resort. " Council Member Slavinskas voiced concern with regard to instances which he would label as "nuisances. " He further voiced concern with regard to the definintion of "responsible party" and impromtu type gathering where parents may be away for a short period of time. Council Member Duda spoke in favor of the bill, although noted that there may be instances which the City would have to weigh on a case by case basis in minor problem areas. Council Member Soderberg noted that the police officer has discretion and that he believed that the bill would be proper since its primary aim was at "habitual offenders. " Mr. Richard Miller noted that he is speaking in behalf of several neighbors in his area. He stated that there are five rental properties which have chronic problems of noise, under-age drinking, and related problems. He stated that their biggest concern is with regard to the safety of the residents and the safety of those participating in such noise or under-age drinking activities. Following further discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion seconded by Council Member Duda that Bill No. 18-90 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Niezgodski then called upon Council Member Luecke to review Bill No. 19-90 which would amend Chapter 2, Article 19, Section 2-13, commonly known as "Schedule of Ordinance and Code Violations. " Council Member Luecke noted that this is a companion bill to Bill No. 18-90 which would allow the fine of fifty dollars for fines violations of the large parties or gatherings requiring a second response to be paid directly through the Ordinance Violation Bureau.