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Norman Thomas, a Pleasanton resident, asked if Council had conducted a study <br />to find out if all the merchants in Pleasanton have union shops, and if Council is satisfied <br />with their wage and benefit programs? <br /> <br /> Judy Symcox, a Pleasanton resident, reminded Council that WaI-Mart's <br />application is for a design review approval to construct a stockroom addition and garden <br />center expansion. She did not believe it was appropriate to use Council or Commission <br />seats to carry out activist campaigns for special interest groups. <br /> <br /> Ms. Renk pointed out that the amount of square footage that will be dedicated to <br />food sales in this store would be 2,383. She clarified that there will be no added total <br />food sales area that will accompany this expansion. Therefore, it will mathematically be <br />impossible to meet the five pement requirement of Contra Costa County's big box <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Mayor Pico closed the public hearing. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Ms. Hosterman to uphold the appeal, thereby not allowing <br />the design review approval to construct an approximately 5,264-square-foot <br />stockroom addition and an approximately 5,761-square-foot garden center <br />expansion to the existing Wal-Mart store in the Metro 580 shopping center. <br /> <br />The motion died due to lack of a second. <br /> <br /> It was moved by Mr. Brozosky, seconded by Ms. Ayala, to deny the appeal, <br />thereby upholding the Planning Commission's approval of PDR-338. <br /> <br /> Mayor Pico believed it is important for Council to adhere to its previous <br />agreements. He saw no reason for this application to be denied. He recognized that <br />there are many issues to consider in the future with new development. <br /> <br /> Ms. Ayaia acknowledged Wal-Mart for being an asset to the community. She <br />has not noticed any traffic problems as a result of having a Wal-Mart store in <br />Pleasanton. She pointed out that the Economic Vitality Committee adequately <br />represents the businesses throughout Pleasanton. She appreciated the Committee for <br />providing its recommendation on the proposed Wal-Mart expansion. <br /> <br />Mr. Brozosky concurred with Ms. Ayala's comments. <br /> <br />Mr. Campbell stated that he Would support the motion. <br /> <br />The roll call vote was taken as follows: <br />AYES: Councilmembers - Ayala, Brozosky, Campbell, and Mayor Pico <br />NOES: Councilmember Hosterman <br />ABSENT: None <br />ABSTAIN: None <br /> <br />Pleasanton City Council 8 09/07/04 <br />Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />