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Recommendation to refer to a Hearing Officer the business license revocation appeal by SOCAL Equity Holdings, LLC, located at 214-216 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, for business license number BU21903666. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
Due to failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations pursuant to Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Sections 5.90.030, 5.92.210, and 5.92.1420, SOCAL Equity Holdings, LLC, located at 214-216 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, was the subject of a business license revocation hearing on August 18, 2021. The hearing was conducted in compliance with LBMC Section 3.80.429.1.
On September 15, 2021, the Hearing Officer recommended the Director of Financial Management revoke business license number BU21903666 (Attachment A).
On October 6, 2021, the Department of Financial Management revoked (Attachment B) the commercial industrial space rental business license previously issued to SOCAL Equity Holdings.
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 October 14, 2021 (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 2.93.050(A).
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Arturo D. Sanchez on November 9, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
If referred, upon selection of a Hearing Officer, the matter will be heard not less than 30 days thereafter, pursuant to LBMC 3.80.429.5.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this item.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
KEVIN RIPER
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER