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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing and grant the Permit, with or without conditions, or deny the Permit on the application of Queens Seaport Development, Inc., dba Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, for a Permit for Entertainment With Dancing by Patrons. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The Queens Seaport Development, Inc., (QSDI) has applied for an entertainment permit with dancing by patrons for the Seawalk area and parking lots. This application is only for off-ship entertainment and does not include entertainment in the Dome or the Events Park.
The RMS Foundation Inc., has had an entertainment permit for on-ship activities since 1993.
This application is designed to address each future event that could have different entertainment venue configurations, and different parking, security, traffic, food service, alcohol, and outreach requirements. Each event will require separate permits from City Building and Fire officials. Staff recommends that each event authorized by this entertainment permit be treated as a Special Event. For each event, QSDI shall submit an application for approval to the Office of Special Events and Filming no less than 60 days prior to the scheduled event. Each event application shall include plans for parking, security, traffic, food service, alcohol, and outreach specific to the event. QSDI shall reimburse the City whenever extraordinary City services are required to support an event. This is the first time a permit of this type will be issued; consequently, staff recommends that the City Council approve a one-year, short-term permit with conditions. Following one year QSDI will be required to reapply for an entertainment permit at which time the City will take into consideration the past performance and adjust conditions of the permit prior to approving another permit.
The Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) requires an application be filed and a hearing be held before the City Counci...
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