TITLE
Recommendation to receive the application of Ruta 15 Restaurant Solutions, Incorporated, dba Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1436 East 7th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 2)
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 basis for protest.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received the above application on December 8, 2022. 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 24, 2023, to respond to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the January 27, 2023 due date.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
WALLY HEBEISH
CHIEF OF POLICE
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER