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433 other side of the street. He stated he has already dedicated 25 feet to the City and now is being asked to dedicate another 40 feet. Council asked staff if these figures are correct. Mr. Elliott stated he would have to verify and advise Council later. Mr. A1 Bronzini, 719 Main Street, representing the Downtown Association, presented a letter to Council regarding the Downtown Association's position on this matter. He stated that at their meeting of December 12, 1988, Mr. Tom Byrnes of Stanley Partners was present and showed the Board the most recent plans for the proposed shopping center. He did not believe there was one Board member present that does not feel this is a beautiful and well planned project. However, since the Downtown Association, the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Committee and the City have embarked on a course directed toward revitalization and growth of the Downtown Business District, at this point the Downtown Association must take a stand that the approval of any more shopping centers could jeopardize the already fragile status of the Downtown Business District. The addition of another shopping center so close to town might end the need for revitalization. He asked Council to give the Downtown Association a commitment for the improvement of Downtown and afford them the time for completion so that they can compete fairly with the surrounding shopping centers. Mr. Russ Bigelow, 233 Rachel Place, stated the proposed project will back up to his property and he does not want to look at the back of a supermarket. He stated the shape of the parcel to be great for a large parking lot for downtown. He stated he shops at Raleys and feels that that shopping center is sufficient to serve the residents in this area of the City. Ms. Pat Mitchell, business person in the Vintage Hills Shopping Center, urged Council to support the Planning Commission and staff, and vote No on this appeal. She stated that Raleys has just opened and it needs to be given a change to establish itself before Council should approve another shopping center. She stated there is also the Vintage Hills Shopping Center, Coles Market, and Country Fair which should be taken into consideration. She wants to keep shopping in Pleasanton, and also keep the small town atmosphere. Mr. Todd Fujinata, Attorney for the owners of the Vintage Hills Shopping Center, stated his client purchased this shopping center about twelve months ago. At that time they made a commitment to do things to revitalize and energize that center. He stated a consultant has been hired to study and help in this regard and the owners hope to be in the planning stages within sixty days. He stated it is the duty of Council to intelligently plan for the community and he felt this is a planning issue, not a competitive issue. He did not believe another supermarket is warranted in this area. He also questioned the validity of the marketing study. He stated it is the owners position that Alpha Beta, Lucky, and Nob Hill should be included in the study to give - 11 - 12-20-88