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service or performs any similar act within the City, such facts will be considered prima fascia evidence that the person is conducting business in the City.” Commissioner Blank stated that if he writes for a magazine regularly that does not conduct business in Pleasanton, he is not conducting business in the City because he does not deliver that to any place in the City. Ms. Harryman explained that a business license would still be required because the home address is held out where work is being conducted. Commissioner Blank inquired if it would be considered a business if he pitches a manuscript to a magazine, and the magazine says it would like to buy it from him. Mr. Dolan replied that he would be pitching from Pleasanton. Commissioner Narum stated that it would be similar to a consulting work that is being done in Livermore, but because contact information is in Pleasanton, a business license would still be needed. Ms. Harryman gave an example of a pest control company located in Pleasanton, does not have an office, receives calls in the house, has an ad in the yellow pages, stores some things in the house, and conducts all business outside of Pleasanton generates business out of the home even if there is no business at home. Commissioner Narum noted that a taxpayer identification number is also required, and some Commissioners noted a social security number is also used. Mr. Dolan stated that with respect to the “optional” provision, because of the zoning certificate’s relationship to the business license, there is no scenario where one would not need one. He added that a business license will not be granted unless someone can prove that they are allowed at the location, which is what a zoning certificate does. Commissioner Blank stated that it just does not feel right to require a zoning certificate. Commissioner Narum stated that she believes this language is far better than the previous one. She notes that Items A-G, with the exception of Item F, are very specific and clearly require a “yes” or a “no.” She indicated that she believes some judgment needs to be applied on Item F and expressed concern with planners having to deal with it. Chair Pearce inquired what would happen if the resident does not use the dwelling. Commissioner O’Connor stated that he felt there was a conflict between Items C and F in that Item F states that the business must be incidental and Item C states that only one room can be uses. He inquired if Item F would no longer be incidental if the home were a studio. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 18, 2009 Page 20 of 25