i own several restaurants in san francisco, tony's pizza, cappo's, slice houses and employ about 150 employees in san francisco currently. i have a small retail shop i just opened call giovanni's, and a small area is dedicated to beer, wine and liquor. the store itself is only open 'til 7:00, but allowed 8:00 when i spoke to law law enforcement. this is really important to me having this license, as you know, a lot of businesses in san francisco have been hurting, especially in north beach, and this is a small part of my business but it's a very important part. so, hopefully you can accept this today. thank you. >> supervisor mandelman: thank you. any members of the public who want to address this item? seeing none, public comment is now closed. and the matter is before us. >> supervisor ronen: happy to make a motion to prepare resolution to affirm that this license meets the public necessity and convenience. >> supervisor mandelman: great. is that what you need? excellent. very good. then we'll take that without objection. thank you. congratulations. and mr. clerk. please call our t

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