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96 <br /> Mare 2,1988 <br /> Cou <br /> ncilmember Overstreet asked about the difference In the age of 16 <br /> recommended by the Police Department and his quote of age 15 for <br /> i. theminimum age of admittance. Dr. Taylor stated the age es <br /> ended by the Police Department makes more sense legally than <br /> Developmentally as 16 is the age of consent. <br /> Mayor Moore stated that the problem being discussed is more than the <br /> regulations of Buzzy's but encompassed the providing of <br /> alternative recreational activities <br /> for the thes e young citizens of the <br /> City. The problem Is not just inside the facility but much broader. <br /> Drew Nielsen of 1311 Hoyt, representing Mr. Buzz McLeod, ow ner of <br /> Buzzy'e,stated that Mx.McLeod has been cooperating with thePolice <br /> Department with the drafting of the proposed ordinance. Mr. McLeod <br /> i0 the onewho recommended the earlier closing at 1:00 a rather <br /> than 2:00 a when the taverns close. He stated that they clubs in <br /> Seattle and Marysville are open until 4:00 a He also stated that <br /> the paragraph regarding school night restrictions should not include <br /> the <br /> summer school program. _. <br /> Ralph tuns, 2715 Colby, representing Everett High School PT5A, <br /> stated they have created an Everett Youth Organization to provide <br /> alternative activities for the students et Everett High. He <br /> reviewed the program concepts which will provide strong parameters <br /> j which the students will have a voice in formulating. <br /> Councilember Morrow stated he felt a relationship between the <br /> [ School District,City,Business Community and Youth groups should be <br /> FM established to try end solve this age old dilemma. <br /> IRl CBuncllmember Stephenson stated the leadership needs to come from a <br /> (i' the kids and the schools and the City needs to consider the nature <br /> of its responsibility In this area. <br /> l' Dale,Pert, 2M12232 BroapBroaueay, representing Chemical Health Awareness <br /> 1111 Dale zy's and feel theyeprovide a community <br /> f` need. says <br /> stressed that a safe environment needs to be provided for 3. <br /> '; needour young people. He stated CHAT held tea workshops to analyze the <br /> for the Youngrecommendspecific projeople of the eeccts far recreation and activities ir <br /> findings to the pSchool Board In the neaa. r future and wiwill be ll beOrtin gltdheto <br /> share the information with the Council after the school presentation. <br /> I${', Susan Killer, Virginia,a student et Everett High School, aye <br /> she attends rr and has n any trouble there. She feels <br /> the proposed ordinance is too restrictive. <br /> Counciloember Gipson sasd he felt that the proposed ordinance <br /> too restrictive and *let it is better to provide a controlled <br /> environment for theoung people rather than closings early and <br /> M <br /> forcing the kids onto the treets ere they are more susceptible to <br /> trouble. The City must look for ways to integrate the young Navy <br /> personnel into the community. <br /> Moved by Co ncilmember Overstreet, seconded by Councilmember <br /> Stephenson to emend the <br /> ordinance to include the age classifications <br /> and time limits of"18 and younger with a closing time of 11:30 p.m. <br /> and setting the hours of[1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.for 18 through 20 <br /> Year olds. 'end <br /> to allow he appropriate changes to the ordinance to <br /> or with this amendment. <br />