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Minutes - City of San Leandro City Council Meeting Page - 3 - January 12, 1998 Dan Cardozo, Legal Counsel Representing United Food & Commercial Workers' Union, Local 870, and Marla Donati, et al., along with Ann Moore and Dan Smith, gave a 15-minute presentation to Council outlining their reasons for asking that the Appeals be upheld. Jeff Abramson, Representing Westgate, along with Steve Lane of Wal-Mart and Judy Davidoff, Legal Counsel, gave a 15-minute presentation outlining their reasons for asking that the Appeals be denied. Council discussion representatives by Cc or groceries within representatives were but noted that it is Leandro store. ensued and a request was made of Wal-Mart iuncil Member Glaze to commit to not selling alcohol their proposed store in San Leandro. Wal-Mart not willing to commit to such a request in writing their intent to not sell those items in their San Council continued by asking and having questions answered by both the Appellant and the Applicant's representatives. The Council recessed at 9:35 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. The Hearing was then opened to the public. James C. Prola, 2234 Belvedere Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the Appeal and requested a full Public Hearing on the issues. Ann L. Hague, 1102 San Rafael Street, addressed the Council in opposition to the Appeal. Darlene Evans, 361 Bristol Boulevard, addressed the Council requesting that they consider cutting down on the garden space within Wal-Mart. Anthony Santos, 14495 Nassau Road, addressed the Council in support of Wal-Mart. He suggested they contribute $10,000 to the Davis Street community for parks and share 10% of the Sales Tax revenue with the Davis Street residents to address their concerns. Council Member Glaze noted for the record that Jeff Nichols, Representing Home Depot, 601 South Placentia Avenue, Fullerton, CA, had been present to address the Council in support of Wal-Mart but had to leave. Betsy Venters, 1322 Castro Street, addressed the Council, requesting they uphold the MOU. Andrew R. Herrera, 31360 Santa Ana Way, Union City, addressed the Council in support of Wal-Mart.