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222 6. Operators may permit musical entertainment in the cafe area, provided it is limited to unamplified vocal or instrumental performances and does not occur after 12:00 a.m. or before noon. 7. By accepting this permit, the operator agrees to indemnify the City and hold it harmless from all claims for injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever arising out of its occupancy of the public right-of-way or operation of the cafe. The operator shall maintain in force during the term of this permit public liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 single limit coverage. The policy shall name the City as an additional insured as its interests may appear and be in a form approved by the City Attorney. 8. This permit may be revoked by City Council at any time after a hearing conducted at any regular meeting, provided the operator has been notified of the hearing by written notice delivered to its place of business at least ten days before such meeting, if the Council finds: (a) that the operator is violating the terms of the permit; (b) is delinquent in paying rent which may subsequently be imposed hereunder; (c) that the continued operation of the cafe poses a threat to the public health, safety or welfare or constitutes a public nuisance; or (d) if by June 1st in any calendar year covered by this permit, the outdoor cafe has not been in substantial operation for a period of 60 days, or if the cafe ceases operation for a period of 30 days or more prior to Labor Day of any year. 9. This permit may be revoked at any time upon six months' notice to the operator, for any' public purpose as determined by the City Council. 10. Approval of this permit is conditioned upon the applicant's compliance with the plans approved by the Board of Architectural Review. 11. This permit shall not be assigned without the express permission of City Council. APPROPRLa~TION: $162,519 - TWO-WAYING OF MARKET STREET Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, explained that the proposal is to convert the entire length of Market Street to two-way traffic, add a traffic signal at 2nd Street, N.W., remove the signal at 1 st Street, close 6th Street, relocate the bus transfer station, and make changes to the parking garage to allow left turns out. Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Mr. David Vannaman, City Engineer, said that the two hour parking in front of Kesmai is being removed to make room for the turn lane out of the garage. Mr. Vannaman noted that some property owners object to putting a light at the exit of the parking garage, but conduit is being installed at that location in case it is needed in the future. Mr. Cox asked if textured crosswalks slow traffic, and expressed concern that two-waying Market Street will make pedestrian crossing more difficult than it is now. Mr. Cox said he would like to see 6th Stieet be made, into a landscaped pedestrian walkway.- Ms. Richards asked if it is essential to allow left tums out of the parking garage, and Mr. Vannaman replied that the consultant said that it would be convenient to allow left turns out, and it would also relieve traffic at the intersection of Park and High Streets. Mr. Tony' LaBua, owner of Chaps Ice Cream, expressed concern about traffic coming up the hill in front of Brown's Lock and Safe. Mr. Toscano made a motion to approve the appropriation, with the caveat that additional work be done regarding Mr. Cox's suggestion for landscaping 6th Street. Ms.