Exh 3A~.GENDA ITEPr'I #3~` ~
5EP'I`I,71~ITiEI2 22, 2~G3 ,
September 15, 2003
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayar
and Members of the City Commissio
.FROM: Jim Hanson, '
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SUBJECT: Follow-up Report.
Microphone at .Podium; There have been problems with the podium microphone in the City
Commission Chambers in recent meetings. In some-cases;- the sound system "squeals" and in
others the speakers cannot be heard by the audience. The sound technicians. that originally ,
installed the system-have made some adjustments and a flexible neckhas!been added; but the
volume problem has continued. One possible explanation is that. people are`inadvertently turning
on the "mute"- switch thinking it is the "on"switch: There are two switches; ane for on/off and
.the other for mute.. Staffplans to put tape over the switches prior to the meeting to eliminate this
as'the source of the problem, It would also be helpful if speakers. would leave the microphone in
its stand rather thanremoving it to be held in their hands. If this does not resolve the situation,
the microphone will be replaced.
Beach Trash Cans; Several weeks ago, the City received complaints that the beach trash cans
should have lids: to keep .insects and rodents away. Staff agreed and ordered lids. Unfortunately,
.:the vendor had to backorder the lids. They have. now been delivered and installed by City
personnel with chains so that they will not be blown away or taken.
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