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8) The public is not benefiting from the revenues generated by the catering company and the party business as required in a P &I area: P &I prohibits the use by entities which do not benefit the public —such as private companies. Before the PMC lost its tax exempt non - profit status, the IRS posted its returns on a public website (GuideStar.com) so that the public could verify the public benefit of the PMC's revenues. However, now that the PMC is a for-profit company, its tax returns are no longer posted on GuideStar by the IRS. We are asking the question, "Where is the money going ?" That is, who is benefiting from the revenues from the catering company and party business? Currently, someone is benefiting from these monies, but it is a private company and not the public. Why are commercial activities being allowed in an area designated P &I and residential? Please respond with your feedback. 9) The PMC does not have a business license: The Pleasanton Masonic Center does not even have a Pleasanton business license. The PMC's business license became inactive in 2011. How is the City justifying this entity operating its businesses —the catering company and party venue —on the lodge's premises? Please respond with your feedback. 10) The PMC does not have a CUP to operate at 3370 Hopyard Road The City's CUP for 3370 Hopyard Road is issued to Alisal Masonic Lodge. In 2000, the lodge name was changed to Pleasanton Lodge #321 (according to the Mason's website). Therefore, Pleasanton Lodge #321, the fraternity, has been issued a CUP by the City of Pleasanton. However, the Pleasanton Masonic Center, the management company, has not been issued a CUP by the City. Please remember that the PMC is the entity that manages the rental revenues from the catering company and party business. Therefore, the PMC and its rental businesses (as designated on the tax returns of the PMC) should not be allowed to use the backyard or in fact any part of the site since it has no CUP for operating there. Please respond with your feedback. 11) The City protected neighbors from ambient noise from Young tvv's proposed playground —why Is the City not protecting neighbors from ambient noise from the Masons? In 2014, staff wrote the following in their staff report regarding Young Ivy Academy, a school for children, and turned down their request for building a playground in the parking lot near Raley's grocery store.