TITLE
Recommendation to refer to Hearing Officer the business license revocation appeal by John W. Mitchell, located at 1742 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On September 21, 2012, the Department of Financial Management revoke
the business license issued to John W. Mitchell, located at 1742 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802 (Attachment A), due to violations of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) and state law.
On July 26, 2012 and August 16, 2012, a business license revocation hearing was conducted, in compliance with LBMC Section 3.80.429.1. On September 20, 2012, the hearing officer recommended the Director of Financial Management revoke business license number BU07048000 (Attachment B).
Pursuant to LBMC Section 3.80.429.5, a licensee can appeal the revocation of a business license to the City Council. The licensee lodged its written request for appeal on September 27, 2012 (Attachment C). Whenever it is provided that a hearing shall be heard by the City Council, the City Council may, in its discretion, conduct the hearing itself or refer it to a hearing officer, in accordance with LBMC Section 2.93.050(A).
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Kendra Carney on October 2, 2012.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
If referred, upon selection of a hearing officer, the matter will be heard not less than thirty (30) days thereafter
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this item.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
JOHN GROSS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER