. >> marsha garland. my company is representing blackthorn at 834 irving. i want to be really clear what we're asking for here. they're asking for an entertainment permit for the bar itself, not for the outside patio. the outside patio is offlimits as far as the entertainment is concerned. however, the outside patio has become the issue. and we feel very strongly that all the municipal agencies that have a say in this matter should be handling their own injures dick. the patio area is a concern because of smoking and that needs to be addressed by the health department. they have instigated a program to be self monitoring at the moment to tell people to be quiet after 10:00. their abc license allows them to use the patio and serve alcohol there until midnight. they have reached -- done an extensive amount of outreach and they've just

. > marsha garland, representing the applicant. aeliknzhelika. that is jim from e seri coany. they, as you know, bought this from kino's. it it came a few problems. they have been trying to rectify those problems. e mainprlemwas a noise issue. they have spent significant money fixing the soundproofing. hen the bought it, they inherited a musical lineup they did not realize they had to have a separate permitrom business to business. the canceled all the acts. that included the holidays. ave done extensive outreach and collectors of support from the merchants and residentsahe cmunity leadership alliance which has a representative here tonight to eak t at a letter of support from the lower polk eibo merchants association, and eight neutral position from the lliance an mid-polik. hey vea ve good security plan. their capacity is 123. they are there fothe lo term. the have put a lot of money into the property. they want it to besuccsful for them the soundproofing has just about been cpleted i will let you hear from them. >> good evening. a later evening than it started. vice chair j

my name is marsha garland. my firm was retained after two of the conditioners. we specialize in outreach and our task was to meet with the relevant and significant individuals in the community. people with a vested interest and the collected bodies in the community and we have done that. the venue as you know used to be gravity. which has a history we do not want to go into. the current owner has gone to a great deal of trouble and expense to turn a nightmare into a place of beauty. we have had debates about whether there is enough -- this was an old sign. it was found nearby from an old gin and baht could distillery. that is why it is called that. -- gin and vodka vodka distillery. that is why it is called that. he hired kendall agins from agins interiors. that is still outstanding. as you can see. ok. just recently, the neighboring business called the republic was granted an entertainment permit and it has a much larger capacity. this been you has operated in a stellar matter for the five months it has been opened. there have been no incidents and the reports.

>> i am marsha garland and got involved in community politics because of broadway. i think you have done an incredibly holistic and comprehensive job of pulling all the entities together. all the problems you cited are things i have been aware of for a long time and i think you are on the right path. thank you very much. president newlin: thank you. seeing no other members of the public coming forward, we will move on to item 5. police department comments and questions. >> good evening. stephen mathias from central station. i talked to vaj earlier today and you have quite a few reports in front of you. you have a long agenda for tonight. i'm going to go over the things that i have noticed the last three weekends we have been out

>> i am marsha garland and got involved in community politics because of broadway. i think you have done an incredibly holistic and comprehensive job of pulling all the entities together. all the problems you cited are things i have been aware of for a long time and i think you are on the right path. thank you very much. president newlin: thank you. seeing no other members of the public coming forward, we will move on to item 5. police department comments and questions. >> good evening. stephen mathias from central station. i talked to vaj earlier today and you have quite a few reports in front of you. you have a long agenda for tonight. i'm going to go over the things that i have noticed the last three weekends we have been out doing inspections of the various clubs. on the whole i have liked what i have seen. i am happy the clubs are doing things for it well. one of the club's, " recess. i have seen an improvement. the lines are more -- more control. we have not had any problems i have seen coming out of there. it is helpful, whether it be that conditions, it gets