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DRAFT to serve breakfast in an effort to help gain back her investment but that she ceased that operation because it was not profitable. She explained that this is what led her to request to have the same hours of operation and to provide music on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Ms. Kennard stated with the economy being currently dire, all the Downtown merchants are in survival mode and are doing what needs to be done to remain open until things turn around. She noted that dining is slow because people can cook at home; however, they are looking for places to assemble for entertainment such as Barone's, where they can enjoy music and go dancing. She indicated that extending her operations on Wednesday and Thursday nights would allow her to expand her offerings to a younger crowd in the same way that the 30- to 45- year -old age group patronizes her establishment on Friday and Saturday nights. Ms. Kennard stated that she currently has 21 employees, mostly Pleasanton residents, down from the 50 people she originally employed. She requested the Commission to approve her application, which would allow her to fill the need, bring in sales tax revenue, and provide jobs to local residents. Commissioner Narum noted that Condition No. 4 of the original conditions indicates that the applicant shall maintain the area surrounding the restaurant, outdoor dining areas, etc. in a clean and orderly manner and that the applicant shall regularly monitor the area outside of the restaurant/bar to ensure peace and quiet. She asked Ms. Kennard if she had a plan and whether individuals were assigned to implement this condition. Ms. Kennard replied that the first job of her morning crew, specifically the dishwasher, is to survey the outside of the building, pick up litter, and sweep and tidy the area. She indicated that out of concern for the Finches' property, her employees have gone up that far to pick up litter, which is a rare occurrence. She added that when she gets to work, she also walks the area to ensure this is being done, noting that she occasionally finds in the alleyway next to her restaurant or in the rear parking lot by the Finches, litter that did not come from her establishment or a beer bottle or can that she does not sell. She noted that at the end of every evening and at night after an event, her security staff also look around and perform a pick -up. Commissioner Narum inquired how noise is monitored on Friday and Saturday nights to ensure they were within the noise levels allowed by the Municipal Code. Ms. Kennard replied that she does not have a decibel monitor. She indicated that she would sometimes step out and stand a distance from the building to see what she can hear. She added that her DJ's have worked with them for awhile and control the noise level because they know it cannot be excessive. Commissioner O'Connor asked Ms. Kennard what time in the morning the dishwasher and she check the outside of the restaurant. DRAFT EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 11/18/2009 Page 4 of 12