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to Council were misleading. She lives in a family oriented neighborhood and she did not support the sale of alcohol and tobacco. In rebuttal, Mr. Capland said he was sorry about the shooting at the Castro Valley store. But if someone was shot at a bank, would the neighborhood refuse to have a bank in that neighborhood? Things happen. He said the store would sell what the neighborhood wanted, whether it be liquor, fruit, deli items or other items. He said he would not do anything to detract from the neighborhood. There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. Ms. Ayala said she had visited the Piedmont store, had a sandwich, and talked to people across the street at the Police Station. She felt the store would supply what the neighborhood wanted. She said Pleasanton's Police Department deemed it not to be a problem and would not allow problems to happen. She agreed with the hours set by the Planning Commission. She hoped the franchise owner was local and would meet with the neighbors in opposition to create a list of things they would be willing to buy from the store. She hoped the store would eliminate graffiti because with an empty building it invited graffiti. She would like to see the trash located at the rear of the store. She liked the awning addition to the Piedmont store. She felt it gave the store a more deli establishment effect. She said she would support the project as recommended by staff and would be vote to deny the appeal. Ms. Michelotti said the appeal was that the applicant wanted to extend the hours longer than what Planning Commission allowed. It was approved at the Planning Commission level 4-1, but it was before Council as an appeal to the hours of operation. She visited the Piedmont store and found it to be in good order, well stocked and definitely more grocery than liquor store. She said all neighborhoods, franchisees and stores would be different. She spoke with someone from the neighborhood who happens to be interested in this franchise. It would be a benefit to have someone from the area. She felt there is a need in the area. The more uses the City can get in this shopping center, the better. The lack of not having a business there is problematic. She hoped Bonfare would go out of its way to make this the very best store and attract the very best franchisee for this area. She said she would support the project but not with extending the hours. Mr. Pico said he heard Mr. Capland say he would give the neighborhood what they want. He said the neighborhood is saying it did not want a liquor store, a store that would be open past 10 p.m. and a store that advertises the sale of tobacco and liquor. He said he would support the application if the hours of operation were limited to 10 p.m., restricted the sale of liquor to beer and wine only, and that the store could not advertise the sale of tobacco and liquor. Ms. Dennis felt without the restrictions on beer and wine the neighborhood would do an economic boycott. She would like the franchisee to be sensitive to the patrons and listen to what Pleasanton City Council 5/06/97 Minutes 11