Long Beach, CA
File #: 08-1044    Version: 1 Name: FM - hearing - Gameworks
Type: Public Hearing Status: Concluded
File created: 9/29/2008 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/14/2008 Final action: 10/14/2008
Title: Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing and grant the Permits, with or without conditions; grant One-Year Short-Term Permits, with or without conditions; or deny the Permits on the applications of Sega Entertainment USA, Inc., dba Gameworks, 10 Aquarium Way, for Entertainment Without Dancing by Patrons, Bowling Alley and Pool Hall at an existing restaurant. (District 2)
Sponsors: Financial Management
Indexes: Permit for Entertainment
Attachments: 1. 101408-H-2sr&att.pdf
TITLE
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing and grant the Permits, with or without conditions; grant One-Year Short-Term Permits, with or without conditions; or deny the Permits on the applications of Sega Entertainment USA, Inc., dba Gameworks, 10 Aquarium Way, for Entertainment Without Dancing by Patrons, Bowling Alley and Pool Hall at an existing restaurant.
(District 2)

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 an entertainment 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 applications shall be approved, short-term permits shall be approved, or the applications shall be denied.

Attached for your review are the applications from Sega Entertainment USA, Inc., DBA Gameworks. 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 permits for entertainment without dancing by patrons, bowling alley and pool hall, be approved subject to standard conditions of the Downtown Dining and Entertainment District.

. The Fire Department finds that the building/location meets the department requirements for the proposed use.

. The Health and Human Services Department finds that the building/location meets department requirements for th...

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