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Session 1522, Minutes Page 8 June 4, 1990 Mt. Wagner moved that this bill be adopted as an ordinance. Mrs. Schuman sec- onded the motion. Upon roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYES: Cauncilmembers Schuman, Schooner, Thompson, Price, Wagner, and Mayor Maj etas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Caincilmember Adams. Bill No. 7965 became Ordinance No. 5755. BILL NO. 7966 - REPEALJONG SECTION 22-7(a) MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NUISANCES GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY TO GRAFFITI, AND suBsTrimaNcLA, NEW SECTION 22-7(a) EXTENDING THE TIME FOR REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI FROM FIVE (5) TO TEN (10) DAYS AF- TER RECEIPT OF A CITATION MAILED TO THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED. A bill was introduced by Councilmembers Thompson and Price, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 22-7(a) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 'NUISANCES GENERALLY'Y' AND SPECIFICALLY TO 'GRAFFITI' PASSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5750 (APRIL 16, 1990) AND SUBSUMING A NEW SECTION 22-7(a) EXTENDING THE TIME FOR REMOVAL OF THE GRAFFITI FROM FIVE (5) TO TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF SERVICE OF A CITATION MAILED TO THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED, CON- TAIlNtNG A SAVING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY." The bill was assigned No. 7966 and given its first reading. C1'1.1ZEN COMMENTS Mr. Maurice Baker, 1573 Westmont Place, said his neighborhood was being both- ered by unwanted charitable solicitation, and suggested there were many ways other than personal calls that not-for-profit groups may solicit funds. He asked the Cauzcil to eliminate this kind of solicitation. Mrs. Thompson asked the City Manager to comment. Mr. 011endorff said the City had a number of re- strictions--solicitors need permits and identifying badges, solicitation times are limited to daylight hours, etc. He said there are several things citizens can do—refuse to contribute and put a "No Solicitation" sign on their proper- ty. However, the City cannot regulate these organizations any more than it currently does, and in fact, it is now being sued by an organization that does not want soliciting hours restricted. Mr. Baker said several organizations had coarse to his home after dark, and Mayor Majerus suggested that he call the Police Department when that happens. Mr. Alex Feldman, 1233 Backer, had several items. First, he ccu limented the City on a very successful Fair in the Square on June 3rd. Second, he suggest- ed there were too many items on the April 3rd ballot and that people got con- fused. Third, he said the dumpsters on his block were still there and still disgusting. Mr• Price agreed about the dunpsters and said he would meet with the City Manager to see if something can be done. CCUNCIIBEIMBERCOMMENTS Mr. Price noted he made a comment several weeks ago about youngsters in the community whose parents are unable to control them; since then, he received several calls in support of his statement. He said he would like to see the Camcil take a pro-active position, similar to that taken on graffiti, to crack down on youths violating curfew, those playing radios and cassettes much too loudly, and those with no sense of decency or order. He realized it