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Ms. Michelotti said it is obvious there have been problems even though they have diminished somewhat because of the change in music and other steps taken by the owner. She agreed with Ms. Ayala that Council is trying to put something together when all the pieces are not in place. She wanted to find the best format to accomplish that. She felt this may not be the best location for this type of business. She remembered when this was a restaurant and there were no problems. She wanted to hear other Council comments. Mr. Campbell wanted to be sensitive to the neighborhood. The location of the club may not be in the best location, but he felt the owner had done a good job of implementing changes. He liked the suggestions of Mayor Pico about different uses, different entrances/parking, etc. He did not want to revoke the permit. He did not think Carlos was a victim of success, but rather of poor management of getting people out of the club and out of the parking lot. He wanted to continue to work with Mr. Ratinho and the neighborhood to make sure he keeps his business and that the conditions are such that the neighborhood is satisfied. He supported the rear entrance, parking lot and reduction of occupancy. Ms. Michelotti was still concerned that the problems would just be shifted to the back and would affect the residence hotels located there. She was concerned that the Marque needed sixteen security personnel to manage the place. She wanted the right process to allow the owners to come back with a plan. Mayor Pico believed there has been some progress with respect to mitigation of problems at this location. He would like to give more time to resolve the issues, whether it is to convert part of the building to a pizza parlor or whatever. He would like to keep the ability for subsequent review of the business after the first of the year. He felt if the occupancy was significantly limited to 200-225, then the security could handle the situation. He also felt if the access were moved to the rear near Chabot Drive, the traffic would be shifted to the rear of the building. It could be determined whether that would create a problem for the hotels or not. He felt limiting occupancy, modifying the access, and having a subsequent review would allow the owners additional time to provide a business plan for the front of the building. He believed this was reasonable. If in three months there is still a problem with neighborhood complaints, then Council can review it again and revoke the permit if necessary. Mr. Campbell agreed to give the owner a chance to make changes. If it doesn't work, then Council can revoke the permit. Ms. Michelotti was uncomfortable doing all this before the owner has a plan to bring forward. Mayor Pico said this allows the owner to keep his doors open while forming a plan. He knows young people who like this kind of club and felt there was a need for this kind of establishment without going to San Francisco or elsewhere. Ms. Michelotti asked how this was to be implemented. Is half the square footage to be immediately converted to a pizza parlor? There was also a question about tenancy. She felt there were many questions that needed answers. She wanted to give the owner a chance to prove Pleasanton City Council 21 09/03/02 Minutes