Mass turnout in Chinatown opposes proposed 211 Alpine adult entertainment use; council to seek closed‑session legal briefing

Dozens of Chinatown residents, business owners and civic leaders flooded City Hall on March 28 to oppose a proposed adult entertainment use at 211 Alpine Street, saying the venue would harm families, schools and cultural institutions in the neighborhood.

The concern culminated in an extended public hearing on the matter (item 62a) during which speakers described Chinatown as a living community of churches, schools, family associations and small businesses that should not host an adult entertainment venue. Don Morey, speaking for Chinatown business and residents, said the proposal "galvanized the community like no other issue in the past 25 years." Several speakers said the proposed site sits within walking distance of Castelar Elementary and a community English academy.

The hearing drew attorneys and constitutional…