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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 9 | Councilmember Oddie inquired what would be a reasonable restriction to Mr. Liu. Mr. Liu responded that he would adhere to the Council's recommendations in regards to the hours. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he would like to hear from the other speakers on this topic and then call the applicant back up after the discussion. Expressed support for allowing the sale of alcohol: Jianhong Lin. Expressed support for allowing the sale of alcohol: Lap Chi Wong. Expressed support for allowing the sale of alcohol: Catherina Chen. Stated that she works at the store; customers support the sale of alcohol: Jessica Zhao. Stated approving the application would be fair; the Council can approve conditions: Cynthia Bonta, Alameda. Stated that issue is fairness and equity for all businesses; questioned why the station should be prevented from selling beer and wine when others stations are allowed to do so; urged Council to approve allowing the sale of alcohol: Former Councilmember Stewart Chen, Alameda. Stated that he lives near the gas station; the rules were known before the business was established; the previous Council decision should not be allowed to be revisited; people gather at the liquor store across the street: Keith Weitzen, Alameda. Stated the West End is turning an important corner; that she is concerned with the oversaturation of liquor stores; gave a recent example of a drunk driver hitting three cars; stated that she is fighting for a safe neighborhood: Karen Bey, Alameda. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Circle K station was approved without the beer and wine license; she met with the WABA board members, spoke with the Police Chief and with neighbors to balance competing arguments; she feels the Planning Board made a good decision, which she will support; Webster Street has been transitioning and she would like to see it continue to transition in a positive way. Councilmember Oddie stated that he called the item for review because he does not think the applicant had a fair hearing; concerned with the Mayor that the conditions have changed; stated that he does not believe there will be a saturation of liquor licenses in the City; he feels it is incongruent to allow it for some and not others; if the applicant is willing to abide by some reasonable conditions, he would vote to overturn the decision and support the application; he informed the neighbors that if they have a complaint regarding loitering, the ABC takes complaints seriously, conduct hearings and can place restrictions on the license; he would like to see the Council approve the license with the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |