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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 S & M Partners, Inc., dba Puka Bar, 710 W. Willow Street, for a Permit for Entertainment Without Dancing by Patrons at an existing Bar/Tavern/Lounge. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) requires an application be filed and a hearing be held before the City Council whenever this type of activity is requested and before a license or permit is granted or denied.
The LBMC also requires that the City Council make a determination that the application is complete and truthful; the applicant, the person interested in the ownership and operation of the entity, and the officers and trustees of the entity are law-abiding persons who will operate and conduct the business activity in a lawful manner; and, that the public peace, welfare, and safety will not be impaired. If this is so, the application shall be approved; if not, it shall be denied.
Attached for your review is the application from S & M Partners, Inc., DBA Puka Bar. Also attached are reports from various departments and a summary of those reports, as well as the license history of the establishment.
City departments have conducted their investigation in accordance with the LBMC. The following summarizes their findings:
. The Police Department recommends that the permit for entertainment without dancing by patrons be approved with conditions.
. The Fire Department recommends that the permit for entertainment without dancing by patrons be approved.
. The Health and Human Services Department finds that the building/location meets department requirements for the proposed use with the condition that the establishment remain in compliance with the Long Beach Noise Ordinance (LBMC Chapter 8.80).
. The Planning and Building Department recommends that the permit for entertainment without dancing by ...
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