TITLE
Recommendation to receive the application of Rakkan USA Long Beach, LLC, dba Rakkan Ramen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 5242 East Second Street; submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exception (CUPEX) is granted. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
It is City Council policy to review applications for ABC licenses to determine if a basis for protest against the issuance of the license exists. The attached application lists the possible bases for protest.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received the above application on December 9, 2020. The applicant is still in the planning stages and has not yet received a CUPEX. Provided the Planning Commission approves the CUPEX, the recommendation includes a request to direct the City Manager to withdraw the Public Notice of Protest. City Council action is requested on January 19, 2021, to respond to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the January 28, 2021 due date.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERT G. LUNA
CHIEF OF POLICE
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER