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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 10 | restrictions that take into account the concerns of the neighbors. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the three gas stations on Park Street already had a liquor license and operate without use permits; the Planning Board decided to allow the operation to continue and legalized it with use permits; the City has not granted a liquor license since 1995; it is not in line with the General Plan; the use permit would go with the land so if Mr. Liu sells the property a new owner might not be as conscientious as Mr. Liu; the conditions could be hard to enforce. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved uphold approval of upholding the Planning Board decision. Mayor Spencer inquired if the Bonfare Market's license stays with the location. The Community Development Director responded that Bonfare has been there for a long time and the 40 new licenses were a transfer from the old owner to the new owner; when a business is sold a new license has to be issued by ABC. Mayor Spencer inquired if the license stays with the land. The Community Development Director responded that the use permit stays with the land and the license stays with the business. Mayor Spencer stated the handout the Council received states the original issue date of the license for Bonfare Market was on May 2015; she plans to support the use permit; she disagrees that the findings are arbitrary and capricious; since the City continues to issue licenses, she feels it appears to be discrimination against this one business. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are an even number of Councilmembers; inquired what would happen in a two-two vote. The City Attorney responded that the Planning Board decision stands. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated that he disagrees with the comments about the decision being arbitrary or capricious; the distinctions people have brought up with him were the ability to pump gas, purchase a beer then immediately get back into the car. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval upholding the Planning Board decision. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft second the motion; stated that the volunteer Boards and Commissions put a lot of time and effort into the decisions they make. Mayor Spencer noted the vote at the Planning Board was not unanimous. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 2. Noes: Councilmember Oddie and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |