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Principal Planner Andrew Miner presented the staff report. Principal Planner Miner stated page 16 of the staff report is incorrect and should state that findings are not allowed if there are other locations within 500 feet who have offsite sales of alcohol.
Mayor Lee disclosed he has met with various representatives for the gas station owners in the past few weeks.
Councilmember Hamilton disclosed she met with a representative from Chevron Gas last week.
Councilmember Chu disclosed he met with representatives from the gasoline industry.
Councilmember Swegles disclosed he received phone calls, but did not meet with any of the representatives.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri disclosed he received a phone call from a gas station representative requesting a meeting, but he was unable to make the meeting. Vice Mayor Spitaleri stated he did express his opinion regarding wine and beer sales at gas stations over the phone to the representative.
Councilmember Howe disclosed he met with several members of the public and representatives of the gasoline industry.
Councilmember Moylan disclosed he met with Chevron representatives.
Councilmember Swegles confirmed that staff is recommending that those gas stations who are not able to sell alcohol (due to the 500-foot restriction of overlapping locations selling alcohol) would be able to have grocery sales. Principal Planner Miner stated that for grocery sales alone, the owner would need to obtain a Miscellaneous Plan Permit, which staff would review for safety standards. If the owner were to request the ability to have alcohol sales, staff is recommending that a Use Permit be obtained. Principal Planner Miner stated that should a gas station want to sell alcohol (and they are within 500 feet of another location selling alcohol) then approval could only be given if the suggested findings were made.
Principal Planner Miner stated the State of California mandates that the City may not allow grocery sales and yet ban alcohol sales at a service station; however, the City does have the ability to require a Use Permit for alcohol sales. Principal Planner Miner stated staff will need to address each request on a case by case basis.
Planning Officer Ryan stated staff simplified the proximity issue (to certain types of other uses) in order to keep the sale of alcohol at gas stations from being prohibited completely, which would go against the state mandate.
Councilmember Swegles inquired if there are state laws that might supersede any restrictions Council might impose. Planning Officer Ryan explained that state law will not allow the City to unilaterally prohibit the sale of alcohol in conjunction with a grocery store. Principal Planner Miner stated that state law allows for a gas station to apply for a Use Permit (requesting alcohol sales) as long as it is a noticed public hearing with findings.
Councilmember Moylan stated the staff report identifies that the existing code has not been enforced and 100 percent of the gas stations (who are not supposed to have groceries) are in fact selling them. Councilmember Moylan stated should this change be approved (legalizing a change to the code), what type of enforcement would staff envision, since there was not any enforcement enacted previously. Planning Officer Ryan stated during the progress of this study, staff has found from very minor to egregious degrees of the sale of food items that are not from vending machines. Should food sales be legalized, staff would propose to give all gas stations a certain amount of time to apply for the right to sell groceries through a Miscellaneous Plan Permit. Planning Officer Ryan stated that if compliance is not received within two months, staff would contact each of the stations with a warning followed by enforcement actions. Planning Officer Ryan stated that during the time the study was conducted, no enforcement action was taken.
Councilmember Moylan inquired if Council approved the staff recommendation, with direction to enforce the new policy, would Council need to specify such enforcement or is it included within the recommendation. Planning Officer Ryan stated enforcement is included as part of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Moylan stated he understands enforcement actions surrounding obtaining a permit; however, once the permit phase is over would verifying continued compliance on the part of the gas station owner require staff receiving a complaint. Planning Officer Ryan stated that would be per the direction of the Council and Councilmember Moylan confirmed that Council would need to add something to the motion when approving this item specifying additional enforcement.
Councilmember Moylan stated he contacted Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD) who stated they did not know about this proposal and declined to offer an opinion. Councilmember Moylan stated since the City does not have an opinion on this particular proposal from MADD, would Council need to add conditions. Principal Planner Miner stated staff’s opinion is that the recommended conditions are sufficient and consistent with state law.
Councilmember Chu inquired if the City would be able to limit certain types of alcohol that is sold at gas stations. Principal Planner Miner stated that state law allows the sale of beer and wine only at gas stations.
Councilmember Chu inquired if tobacco sales may be restricted at gas stations. Planning Officer Ryan stated the sale of tobacco products applies citywide and the opinion of City Attorney David Kahn is that state law precludes the City from further regulating the sale of tobacco, with the exception that the City could have a more stringent licensing procedure.
Councilmember Chu inquired as to the difference between what Planning Commission approved and what staff is recommending. Principal Planner Miner stated the difference is the fact that the Planning Commission wanted to completely remove the ability to make findings for selling alcohol at service stations within 500 feet of other locations that sell alcohol. Principal Planner Miner stated the reason that staff recommends retaining the findings is because there may be many unique situations in which the core reason for prohibiting alcohol sales may not apply.
Councilmember Chu inquired about over concentration of liquor stores in one area. Principal Planner Miner stated that situation is more unique to City of San Jose in which there is an over concentration of liquor stores in one area with higher crime also occurring. The situation of an over concentration of liquor stores does not apply to the City of Sunnyvale in the same way as the City of San Jose; and therefore, staff did not include a condition for this issue.
Councilmember Chu stated that the Planning Commission recommended a 500-foot radius (as opposed to a 1,000-foot radius) between stores selling liquor. Councilmember Chu inquired why staff is proposing a 500-foot radius. Principal Planner Miner stated staff is recommending both buffers. A single point of sale operation would require a 500-foot radius and 1,000-foot radius would be required for four or more operations. Principal Planner Miner explained that if there are four or more operations within 1,000 feet, then the findings have to be found.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri confirmed with Planning Officer Ryan that if the City imposed a 500-foot separation from the whole range of community service type uses (in addition to public park and schools sites), that restriction would exclude the ability to include alcohol sales, which would be in conflict with state law.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri confirmed that if schools were segregated out of the 500-foot radius that would not impact the state law. Planning Officer Ryan stated that staff is recommending that the 500-foot distance from public schools and public parks be retained and that extra findings would need to be met in order to approve the sale of beer and wine within this area. Vice Mayor Spitaleri confirmed that a service station would still have the ability to apply for beer and wine sales; however extra findings would need to be met. Vice Mayor Spitaleri inquired if Council were to turn down an application to serve beer and wine within the 500 mile radius for schools and parks, would that be a violation of state law. Planning Officer Ryan stated she did not believe the City would be in violation because most of the service stations are more than 500 feet from a public school or public park. Vice Mayor Spitaleri confirmed that it is not likely any new service station would wish to locate within 500 feet of a school as most schools are located on interior streets.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri confirmed with Planning Officer Ryan that Council is not able to make any regulations regarding tobacco sales, even for stations located near schools. City Attorney Kahn explained that state law regarding alcohol and grocery sales at gas stations specifically provides that the City can impose a Use Permit for those alcohol sales; however, for tobacco sales, the state law (which allows licensing of tobacco sales) does not allow the City to impose a Use Permit. City Attorney Kahn stated within California, only the City of Sacramento has enacted a separate licensing restriction (which means that all tobacco sales have to go through City licensing, rather than state licensing). City Attorney Kahn stated any licensing process would require that everyone wishing to sell tobacco would be treated equally and it would not be permissible to limit tobacco sales within a certain vicinity (such as a school or park). Additionally, eliminating tobacco sales within the entire City would also not be permissible.
Councilmember Swegles inquired why restaurants that sell beer and wine were not listed in the staff report. Principal Planner Miner stated restaurants have onsite sales and the issue is with offsite sales. Planning Officer Ryan stated an offsite permit for alcohol at a restaurant is a very rare permit and she is not aware of any restaurants in the City with offsite sale of alcohol. Planning Officer Ryan stated if a restaurant did have such a permit, they would be required to adhere to the same restrictions as a service station. Councilmember Swegles inquired if staff verified whether any restaurants do indeed have offsite sales and Planning Officer Ryan stated staff did not check, but if the restaurant did have an offsite sale license, they would be included in this proposal. Principal Planner Miner stated the code states that the proposed site must be 500 feet from a use selling offsite sales of alcohol, unless findings can be made.
Public hearing opened at 8:03 p.m.
Mike Hager, representative from BP West Coast Products (Arco gas stations), urged Council to support the staff recommendation to remove the ban on grocery sales (including limited beer and wine sales) at gas stations. Hager stated BP West Coast Products submitted to Council the position statement from MADD and a copy of the economic fact sheet highlighting the benefit to the City by lifting the current ban.
Councilmember Howe explained to Hager that Alternative 5 of the staff recommendation requires that all necessary permits are made within 60 days of adoption of the ordinance and all zoning code provisions are met within 120 days of action on this Study Issue by Council. Councilmember Howe confirmed those deadlines would allow adequate time for the gas stations owned by BP West Coast Products to comply.
Councilmember Hamilton confirmed with Hager that BP actually implements most of the MADD points contained within their letter, which Hager submitted to Council.
Councilmember Moylan explained that he contacted the state office for MADD who stated that they were not aware of a position letter regarding the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Moylan stated he found it curious that Council received this document supporting a completely different ordinance change, rather than the City’s ordinance. Councilmember Moylan inquired if BP submitted the proposed ordinance to see if MADD would back up BP. Hager stated to the best of his knowledge, BP did not go back to MADD with the City of Sunnyvale’s proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Moylan questioned why BP would be concerned whether or not the proposed ordinance is approved given the fact that the current grocery ordinance has not been enforced. Hager responded that BP would like all their sites to be in compliance and in addition, if they are going to make a significant investment to upgrade one of their sites, they want to make sure it is in compliance.
Councilmember Moylan stated the cities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Milpitas, and Morgan Hill have ordinances prohibiting grocery, beer and wine sales. Councilmember Moylan stated he presumes that BP has stations in these cities and questioned whether the BP stations in these cities are financially unstable to the point that they are not able to be remodeled. Hager stated ultimately they would like to upgrade their sites in every community.
Suzi Blackman, President and CEO of the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, stated the chamber supports local service stations selling groceries and when appropriate, beer and wine sales as well. Blackman stated the chamber encourages Council to support the staff recommendation and remove the ban on grocery sales at service stations.
Tara Martin-Milius stated she is against the sale of alcohol (including beer and wine) at service stations. Martin-Milius stated her concern is over the ease of access to alcohol and people who are driving. Martin-Milius stated she would prefer to see the original policy stand. Martin-Milius stated the Council and the Planning Commission tend to lean toward favoring big business within the community.
Councilmember Moylan stated his immediate response was similar to Martin-Milius; however, he has received two pieces of information that seem to undermine his initial reaction. Councilmember Moylan explained that there is not any evidence to support cities that prohibit alcohol sales at service stations have any lower drunk driving rates than those who do not prohibit alcohol sales. Councilmember Moylan stated the counter-argument is that someone who wants to drive around with an open container of alcohol can purchase it at the grocery store and does not need the gas station to sell these items. Councilmember Moylan inquired if Martin-Milius had a rebuttal to those arguments. Martin-Milius stated that grocery stores close earlier than gas stations; therefore, a gas station allows alcohol purchases to be more readily available.
Martin-Milius inquired as to who did the research on the drunk driving data. Councilmember Moylan stated that information was contained in the staff report and he assumes the data came from the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. Councilmember Moylan stated in response to the hours of operation, staff has informed Council that the hours of operation for the service station could be restricted by a Use Permit. Councilmember Moylan asked Martin-Milius if Council were to set the hours for alcohol sales at service stations to be the same as a grocery store, would that satisfy her concerns. Martin Milius stated the idea of selling alcohol where the main focus is obtaining fuel for a car to drive on the road is tacit approval for driving with alcohol.
Councilmember Moylan stated the concerns expressed by Martin-Milius are exactly why he contacted MADD. Councilmember Moylan explained that the response letter from MADD is not in reference to the City of Sunnyvale’s ordinance; however, when the City of San Jose considered the same type of ordinance change, MADD came out in support of the ordinance. Councilmember Moylan confirmed with Martin-Milius that this information does not change her opinion.
Ed Hadad, service station owner in Sunnyvale, stated anyone who wants to buy beer or wine can go to a grocery store. Hadad urged Council to approve grocery sales at gas stations.
Councilmember Howe explained to Hadad that staff recommendation (Alternative 5) requires that all necessary permits are made within 60 days of adoption of the ordinance and all zoning code provisions are met within 120 days of action on this study issue by Council. Councilmember Howe inquired if those deadlines would allow adequate time for Hadad to comply. Hadad stated he does not see any problem with applying for the permits with the time allotted; however, complying with the permits within the time identified may be an issue. Hadad suggested that the City allow six months for compliance.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri inquired as to what percentage of overall sales is beer and wine. Hadad stated that beer and wine sales are approximately 20 percent (based on his stations in other cities).
Councilmember Chu inquired as to the percentage of profit generated for retail sales and Hadad stated the percentage of profits is approximately 15 to 20 percent.
Councilmember Hamilton confirmed that 20 percent of grocery sales are for beer and wine. Councilmember Hamilton inquired what percentage of sales is for beer and wine out of the total sales (including gas). Hadad stated he looks at the gasoline margins differently than grocery sales and would not be able to answer that question.
Nick Goyal, owner of Chevron station, stated he supports the staff recommendation.
Juan Garcia, representative of Chevron’s policy, government and public affairs, thanked Council for hearing this item and staff for their thorough analysis. Garcia stated that the staff recommendation will work for Chevron. Garcia stated the decision on this issue will have a large impact on Chevron’s decision on whether to rebuild the station on Lawrence Expressway. Garcia stated the conditional Use Permit process is a great tool for providing conditions under which Council will grant retailers the privilege to sell
age-restricted products.
Councilmember Hamilton inquired what Chevron is willing to do to make sure there is not a negative impact from potential alcohol sales at stations. Garcia stated Chevron has a rigorous training program at Chevron University that deals with age-restricted products. Employees who sell to someone inebriated or under age are immediately terminated. Councilmember Hamilton confirmed that Chevron does not participate in community programs that discourage drinking among teens. Garcia stated that Chevron partners with the California Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway patrol in promoting those types of programs.
Councilmember Chu confirmed with Garcia that state statute prevents the sale of beer and wine between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Garcia stated that other jurisdictions limit their hours of operation depending on the situation and locale of the business and in conjunction with the opinions of the various Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners. Garcia stated some jurisdictions allow sales up to midnight, but that it really depends on the situation.
Councilmember Chu stated the staff report does not contain discussion about restricted hours for beer and wine sales. Principal Planner Miner stated staff took a broader view and the ordinance states that it may be prudent to require that a mini-mart close at night and gas sales continue from an outside payment window (without the ability to go into the mini-mart after a set time). Principal Planner Miner stated the report received from Department of Public Safety identified that after a certain hour in the evening, regardless of the type of sale (not just alcohol), crime rates rise.
Councilmember Chu confirmed that staff did not discuss having the restricted hours of operation for mini-marts, but did discuss restrictions to stop beer and wine sales at a certain time; however, that restriction would be hard to enforce.
Garcia stated Chevron’s preference is to have a 24 hour operation for the stores with a restriction on the hours for sale of alcohol. Garcia stated Chevron has found it safer to remain open 24 hours.
Mayor Lee inquired as to what issue would be caused by having grocery sales at service stations open over a 24 hour period, since the City already has 24 hour grocery stores. Principal Planner Miner stated the information they received from Department of Public Safety suggested that there is an increase in crime during the middle of the night (late hours), and that is why staff recommended limiting hours.
Anthony Nguyen stated his liquor store is located right behind the gas station at Wolfe and El Camino. Nguyen stated his gross sales went down by 20 percent when the gas station remodeled, blocked the view of his store, and started selling groceries. Nguyen stated that if this station is allowed to sell wine and beer it will negatively affect his business even further.
Councilmember Swegles explained that the gas station Nguyen is concerned about would not be able to sell beer and wine due to its proximity to four convenience stores in the general area. Planning Officer Ryan stated that the convenience store would not be prohibited and they could still apply for a permit; however, additional findings would be needed in order to approve the sale of alcohol at that location. Planning Officer Ryan stated a Use Permit and additional findings are required when there are four or more alcoholic beverage sales within the area. Planning Officer Ryan stated stringent standards are required when stores are in close proximity, but the request for a service station to sell beer or wine in this type of situation would not be prohibited. Planning Officer Ryan stated it is still discretionary and there could be other reasons why a Use Permit would not be appropriate at that location, which would have to be considered at the time of the Use Permit. Mayor Lee confirmed that the Planning Commission recommended completely prohibiting the establishment of beer and wine sales within 500 feet of a sensitive use.
Councilmember Moylan explained that it is his understanding that it would be within the Planning Commission or City Council’s prerogative to decide whether there are too many places selling alcohol within close proximity to the gas station requesting a permit. Should that determination be made, the Use Permit could be denied. Councilmember Moylan inquired if Council adopts this ruling, would that assist Nguyen with his concern. Nguyen stated that would help his situation.
Peter Cirigliano stated he does not have any issue with groceries, beer, or wine being sold at a service station. Cirigliano stated beer and wine can be picked up at a grocery store or mini-mart at any time other than the state restriction for early morning hours. Cirigliano stated he would rather see this item pass with a more uniform policy where everyone follows the same rules, and it is consistent with state laws and how other cities handle this issue.
Mike Egan, employee of Chevron Global Securities, explained that Chevron will terminate any employee who sells alcohol or tobacco to minors. Egan stated Chevron stores lock their cooler doors before 2 a.m.
Councilmember Hamilton inquired as to how many of Chevron’s store or franchises are open 24 hours. Egan responded that he is not sure but he understands that the majority of company owned Chevrons are open 24 hours; however, there are some jurisdictions that restrict their hours.
Steve Spunt, owner of Shell Gas on El Camino and Wolfe, stated he is a small business owner (as are the owners of most stations) and this issue really affects the small business owners. Spunt stated that gas margins are very small and most owners are not able to survive on gas sales alone.
Councilmember Swegles confirmed Spunt is in favor of Council approving the sale of grocery, beer, and wine sales at service stations. Councilmember Swegles confirmed that Spunt understands that if this item passes, the sale of beer and wine will be restricted. Spunt stated he is fully aware of this and he does not think that he would apply to sell beer and wine in any event; however, he feels that should be an option for the other owners.
Mayor Lee confirmed with Spunt that his gas margin is five cents per gallon (after credit card fees have been removed). Spunt stated at that rate it does not make sense to continue to operate, which is why he put in a car wash and gift shop.
Jim Griffith stated as gas prices go up, margins go down, and individual owners bear the brunt of credit card transactions. Griffith stated individual owners are more directly impacted as gas prices go up. Griffith stated he did not want to see individual owners penalized.
Public hearing closed 8:48 p.m.
Councilmember Howe confirmed with Principal Planner Miner that enforcement of this ordinance would fall upon Neighborhood Preservation and not Department of Public Safety. Councilmember Howe confirmed with Planning Officer Ryan that Neighborhood Preservation is given a lot of discretion for enforcement of the fines.
Councilmember Howe asked City Attorney Kahn if Council could make a motion offering 60 days for compliance with enforcement to begin directly after that time has passed. City Attorney Kahn stated he would have to check the statute, but he believes it is discretionary and that Council could set the parameters for enforcement action as part of their motion.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri stated service stations can apply for a permit but due to certain circumstances they may not actually obtain the permit for some time, depending on what they are applying for. Planning Officer Ryan stated if a large amount of permit requests came in at the same time, there would be some delay in order to get them all scheduled for public hearing. On the contrary, if the service station owners do not plan on selling alcoholic beverages, then it would require a staff level review, which could range from ten days to two months depending on how quickly the owner can respond to staff’s concerns. Planning Officer Ryan stated she heard one speaker mention that it could take time to make modifications to their facility, and staff could require that the station remove all grocery sales until they have made those corrections.
Vice Mayor Spitaleri stated his concern is how to address someone who purposefully drags out obtaining a permit and yet continues to sell groceries. Vice Mayor Spitaleri inquired whether someone who applies for a permit would still be allowed to sell groceries during the time that they complete what is required for the permit. Planning Officer Ryan explained that if the owner is already selling food onsite and they need to make modifications in order to comply with the ordinance, then they would be given a time frame in which to comply. Principal Planner Miner added that the ordinance states the station owner will have 60 days from adoption of the ordinance to apply for a miscellaneous permit (for groceries only) and then it would be a two week process (approximately) after that.
Councilmember Hamilton inquired as to what category would the bottled mixed drinks fall under and Planning Officer Ryan explained that per Department of Public Safety they come under the hard liquor category, and therefore, would not be included as part of beer and wine sales. Councilmember Hamilton inquired if there is a requirement to purchase single serving cans of beer or a six-pack. Planning Officer Ryan stated that would be regulated by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Councilmember Chu requested Item D in Alternative 1 be pulled out and voted on separately as he feels it will be more involved.
MOTION: Councilmember Howe moved and Councilmember Moylan seconded to approve Alternatives 1 (without Item D in Alternative 1) and 5 with changes as listed:
Alternative 1: Council introduces the zoning ordinance contained in the staff report to amend:
a) The definitions section of the Code (Chapter 19.12) to remove the prohibition of grocery sales in the definition of automobile service stations and the definition of groceries.
b) The Commercial and Industrial Zoning District Tables (Chapters 19.20.030 and 19.22.030, respectively) to allow the sales of groceries at service stations, subject to the following restrictions: i) Grocery sales at mini-marts at service stations shall require a Miscellaneous Plan Permit, subject to certain findings and conditions of approval; ii) Sale of beer or wine at mini-marts at service stations shall require a Use Permit, and be subject to certain findings and conditions of approval.
c) The Miscellaneous Plan Permit (Chapter 19.82) and the Use Permit (Chapter 19.88) sections of the Zoning Code that lists the type of permit required.
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- all Use Permits will require an administrative hearing or higher so they can be appealed;
- if not already prohibited by California Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC), the ordinance shall prohibit the sale of single can serving;
- staff shall review appropriate placement of vending machines with consideration for the safety and security of the vending machines, as well as, the safety and security of customers. Individuals walking shall not be required to step off sidewalk to pass vending machines, and
Alternative 5. Council approves enforcement action at all service stations to ensure applications for any necessary permits are made within 60 days of adoption of the ordinance, and all zoning code provisions are met within 120 days of action on this study issue by Council.
Councilmember Hamilton clarified that Councilmember Howe’s motion includes any and all types of vending machines. Councilmember Howe stated his concerns include that vending machines are properly secured in the evening and in addition that they are not placed so as to require those walking by to have to walk in the street to get past them.
Councilmember Swegles stated he is a strong supporter of small businesses and he is in favor of the motion as he is comfortable with the restrictions imposed within the ordinance. Councilmember Swegles stated he does not agree with the argument that customers would drink in their car on the premises after obtaining a drink, rather most people would take their drinks away from the gas station or grocery store. Councilmember Swegles stated that the Department of Public Safety report does not show arrests in the parking lots of mini-marts or grocery stores, rather arrests were made at other locations.
Councilmember Moylan stated he had a couple of concerns when this item first came about. Councilmember Moylan stated his first concern was over the groceries sales and whether or not more business would be added in town, or would business be taken away from someone else. Councilmember Moylan stated that concern has been mitigated by the fact that staff contacted every mini-mart in town asking them to come to a meeting and offer their comments or concerns, yet no one showed up at the meeting.
Councilmember Moylan stated his other concern was over selling liquor where the customer has stopped to fuel their car. The two do not seem to logically go together; however, the data do not support any type of correlation between drunken driving incidents and beer and wine sales at gas stations. Councilmember Moylan stated restricting the hours and using the undue concentration rule through the Use Permit Process will address many concerns. Councilmember Moylan stated one additional concern he has is over the fact that the original ordinance was created in an attempt to minimize crime, and yet it was not enforced, so now the City’s response is to make grocery sales legal. Councilmember Moylan stated he is relying on the assurances of staff that whatever is approved staff will enforce rigorously. Councilmember Moylan stated he finds the gas station owners argument convincing, in that station owners profits are lessening with rising prices. Councilmember Moylan stated since the public is willing to pay more per gallon for bottled water than gas, then the station owner should have the right to sell bottled water (groceries).
Councilmember Hamilton stated she will abstain from voting on this motion because of the exclusion of Item D from the motion. Councilmember Hamilton stated the findings and conditions of approval necessary to allow the sale of groceries as listed in Item D will assist with whether or not she thinks the sales should even occur. Councilmember Hamilton stated unless a friendly amendment would be accepted to include and discuss Item D in this motion, she will need to abstain.
Councilmember Chu stated he was proposing to deal with grocery sales first and then further discuss the process for approval of beer and wine sales in a separate motion. Councilmember Chu stated if Councilmember Hamilton requests to have all items discusse |