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AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1999 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVAL: Henry T. Garcia, City nager 1,�� FROM: a i amor mm i y evelopment Director SUBJECT: Approval of a Dance Permit for Godmother's Restaurant, located at 1089 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Colton DATE: July 26, 1999 BACKGROUND: Godmother's Italian Restaurant is located at 1089 South Mount Vernon Avenue in the City of Colton. Ms. Shirlee Pedersen, owner, is requesting a dance permit per Chapter 5.32 of the City's Municipal Code, Dances, Section 5.32.040, Permit — Application and Issuance. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Ms. Pedersen is proposing to provide live karaoke entertainment and conduct public dances each week, as part of on-going social events at this location. The dances will cater to patrons 21 years of age and above. The proposed hours of operation are daily, with dining and entertainment, which may include dancing throughout the evening. Currently the applicant has karaoke from approximately 8:00 p.m. until midnight, and on occasions, until 1:00 a.m., Wednesday through Saturday. The applicant is currently licensed to operate a full bar and restaurant (Type 47) by the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), and has been since July 1982 with no conditions from the ABC. Although staff is in the process of amending the dance permitting procedures, the applicant expressed a sense of urgency due to their leasing situation, and possible necessity to relocate outside of the City. As part of the Conditions of Approval, the occupancy load limits, previously established by the City's Fire Department, will be imposed. Additionally, staff is proposing the following conditions: • The applicant agrees to maintain a Type 47 license issued by the ABC. • Applicant agrees to implement a designated driver program. • Applicant agrees to prohibit "crowd surfing" and "mosh pits." • Applicant agrees to a review of its compliance with the terms and conditions of this dance permit six months after issuance. ALTERNATIVES: Not to approve the application and risk the loss of the existing business due to relocation outside of the City. Item #20