City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 05 25

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In 2003, the Authority continued to review and handle liquor code violations on an individual basis as incidents occurred. The Authority continues to encourage license holders to appear before the Authority to discuss questions and concerns of theirs or the Authority and what can be done to avoid potential problems. Several incident reports from the Police Department resulted in letters being sent as reminders as well as commending establishments for following rules. One Renewal Hearing was held in March regarding sales tax issues. The owner of Little Tokyo was given time to pay and since there was compliance, the renewal was granted. Issues concerning payment of both sales tax and license renewal fees arose later and the restaurant closed. The Authority issued a total of two Show Cause Orders in 2003. The Show Cause Orders resulted in the following action: 1. A hearing was held by the Authority on the Tavern License held by Henry's Bar & Grill for selling /serving a visibly intoxicated person. The Authority ordered a three - day suspension with one day served and two days held in abeyance or a fine in lieu of suspension. The one -day suspension was served. 2. Another hearing was held by the Authority on the Tavern License held by Henry's Bar & Grill involving an altercation that occurred outside the bar. This hearing resulted in the Authority ordering a seven day suspension with two days served and five days held in abeyance for one year. Outside counsel was necessary to represent the City's interest in Show Cause hearings. Attorney Mark Shapiro represented the Authority in both Show Cause hearings.. Approved by the. Local Licensing Authority this 26 day of January 2004. Carol Hanson, Deputy City Clerk • Margueri Lipton, Chair -rson