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Councilmember Cook-Kallio appreciated that Club Neo is first and foremost a business, but said the primary concern of the Council is the health and welfare of Pleasanton citizens and visitors. She expressed her concern over the nature and number of incidents within a relatively short period, as well as the number of times that mutual aid was required. Councilmember McGovern said she would have supported revocation of the CUP. She shared strong concerns with this kind of reckless and dangerous activity occurring anywhere in Pleasanton, let alone within 600 feet of a neighborhood. She attributed the club's reduced patronage to the public's concern for their safety, not the lowered occupancy. She referred to the staff report, which cited examples of inebriated patrons being removed from the club and placed in their cars only to find out that they had later vomited. She expressed significant concern with the manner in which people who clearly cannot care for themselves are treated and asked what sort of laws might regulate this. Chief Spiller said shares the same concern, and while the State Alcohol and Beverage Commission governs the serving of obviously intoxicated patrons and the penal code addresses those who meet the elements of "drunk in public," there is nothing that speaks specifically to this. The Police Department, in working with the operator, would like to see security partner more effectively with the department, utilizing their resources for the type of situation described. Councilmember McGovern reiterated her concern and hoped the amended security plan would include a protocol for addressing patrons in such a state. She said she would still tend to lean towards revocation and would request a 90-day waiting period at the minimum. Councilmember Thorne and Councilmember Cook-Kallio said they could support 90 days. Mayor Hosterman cautioned that one of the issues is balancing the health and safety of the public with the viability of the business. In all fairness, she felt it appropriate to give them the opportunity to request an increase in 30 days. Staff and the Police Department will closely monitor the situation in the meantime and if they consider the use to pose a risk to the community at any point in time, the Council will be notified. Councilmember Cook-Kallio asked what the consequences of another incident within the 30-day period would be. Mr. Dolan said they would not likely be able to apply for expanded occupancy. As currently written, the eligibility to make application would contingent upon a positive recommendation by both himself and Chief Spiller. Councilmember McGovern said she would vote "no," favoring revocation instead. MOTION: It was m/s, Hosterman/Thorne, to waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 12-515 to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to modify the conditions of approval. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cook-Kallio, Thorne, Mayor Hosterman Noes: Councilmember McGovern Absent: Councilmember Sullivan 10. Consider a Work Plan for implementation of the General Plan Housing Element Planning Manager Stern presented the staff report, consisting of a very brief overview of the public and staff level implementation processes planned for the remainder of 2012. Councilmember McGovern inquired about support and funding opportunities. City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 April 3,2012