TITLE
Recommendation to receive and file the application of The Modern, LLC, dba The Bar Modern, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 2801 East Spring Street, Suite 300; submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC; and, direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit is granted. (District 5)
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 January 4, 2018. The applicant is still in the planning stages, and has not yet received a CUP. Provided the Planning Commission approves the CUP, the recommendation includes a request to direct the City Manager to withdraw the Public Notice of Protest. City Council action is requested on February 20, 2018, to respond to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the February 23, 2018 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:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER