CC - Entertainment Permit - Internal File 024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANA
DATE: OCTOBER 4, 1994
RE: APPROVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR CAFE L'AMOUR,
8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD, #106
Pursuant to the;Rosemead Municipal Code, an Administrative Hearing
was held on September 21, 1994 regarding the approval of an
Entertainment Permit for Cafe L'Amour, 8450 Valley Boulevard, #106.
This establishment is a cafe serving non-alcoholic beverages. The
owner wishes to allow customers to sing with a "karaoke" machine.
The requested hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 8:00 p.m.
to 1:00 a.m.
Staff is recommending approval of the Entertainment Permit contingent
upon the attached conditions. Attached for your information are the
following items:
1. List of Conditions.
2. Copy of the Sheriff's Department License Detail Investigator's
report.
3. Copy of the minutes of the Administrative Hearing on September
21, 1994.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council grant an
Entertainment Permit to Cafe L'Amour, 8450 Valley Boulevard, #106.
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Attachments COUNCIL AGENDA
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ITEM No.= 66
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CAFE L'AMOUR
8450 E. Valley Boulevard #106
Rosemead, CA. 91770
Attention: Andrew Huy Nguyen
1. Entire premises is subject to inspection by the Sheriff's Department
at any time. Any locked or otherwise secured doors will be opened
upon demand.
2. No alcoholic beverages shall be brought on to the premises and/or
maintained on the premises and no alcoholic beverages shall be sold,
served, given away and/or consumed on the premises.
3. No entertainment that would violate City of Rosemead Ordianance No. 747
[Adult Businesses], or any successor ordinances thereto, shall-be
permitted on the premises.
4. The main entrance door to the premises, and any other doors leading to
the outside, must be closed when playing or utilizing the karaoke
equipment or otherwise playing any music.
5. The floor plan and room use will not change without Sheriff's approval.
6. One uniformed security guard licensed,by the State of California shall
be stationed in the parking lot of the premises on Friday and Saturday
nights from 9:00 p.m. until one-half hour after closing (9:00 p.m.-
1:30 a.m.). The security guard shall assist the licensee and its
management in enforcing these conditions and cooperate fully with the
Sheriff's Department.
7. Because loitering tends to promote violence, the licensee and its
management shall prevent loitering inside the premises and in the
parking lot and will include in the duties of the security guard the
requirement that he/she not permit loitering in the parking lot or
inside the premises.
8. Any violation of any applicable state law, the Rosemead Municipal Code
and/or these conditions will be grounds for suspension and/or revocation
of this entertainment permit.
I AGREE AND ACCEPT THESE CONDITIONS.
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County of Los Angeles/
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Conditional Business License/COP Approval Acknowledgement
I' understand that this approval
is conditional upon the fingerprint report results by the Sheriff's Department.
If any information on the report is objectionable to the Sheriff's Department,
the business license will be immediately surrendered to the County and/or
Sheriff's Department upon notification and demand. I understand that
I must cease the business activity immediately. I understand that such
conditions may cause revocation of the business license/CUP.
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September 20, 1994
LICENSE UNIT INVESTIGATION REPORT
Citv of ROSEMEAD
Application for Business License and/or Permit ENTERTAINMENT
Business Name: CAFE L'AMOUR
Address: 8450 E. VALLEY BLVD. # 106
Applicants: NGUYEN, ANDREW BUY
Result o! sn,e<utauon fails to indicate a basis for protest.
ftesuit ref inc, _t:Fatien imicatcs a basis for protest.
~ec narra;ice r:ri:or: t..cachi,' in clarification of
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tncestiRatinl; Officer S. Willkomm Report Aoproced David H. Kading, Lieutenan
#283316 License Detail
Departmental Recommendation _ CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
W/CONDITIONS
SHERMAN BLOCK. SHERIFF
Ronald C. Black, Captain
Special Investigations Bureau/License Detail
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ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
CAFE L'AMOUR
8450 VALLEY BOULEVARD, #106
SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
The Hearing was opened by the Hearing Officer, Donald J. Wagner, at
10:11 a.m. The Hearing officer then requested that everyone in
attendance to state their name for the record. Andrew Nguyen, owner,
Steve Willkomm, Sheriff's Business License Investigator, Peter Lyons,
Planning Director and Jan Saavedra, Business License Clerk.
The Hearing Officer then asked Mr. Willkomm to report on the
Sheriff's investigation. Mr. Willkomm stated that the location is a
cafe serving non-alcoholic beverages and provides karoake
entertainment for the customers only. The business hours are Monday
through Sunday, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Mr. Willkomm stated that the
Sheriff's Department is recommending approval of the Entertainment
Permit contingent upon the conditions of approval.
The Hearing Officer then asked if the Planning Department had
anything to say regarding the business. Mr. Lyons stated that there
had been some criminal activity adjacent to the center in the parking
lot, and that he felt that the presence of the uniform security guard
would be a very good idea. Other then this, the Planning Department
had no problems with the business.
The Hearing was then closed at 10:20 a.m.
Respectively Submitted
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The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
i CC-F AUTHORIZATION TO SEEKS BIDS FOR THE FORT PLAY AREA AT
ROSEMEAD PARK - CONCRETE WALK WAY
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked if the sidewalk approach could be on
the southside of the Fort area as the proposed walk way area would
interfere with kids playing on the north east hillside. Mr. Taylor
further stated that he is opposed to the project as is.
Michael Burbank, Director of Parks and Recreation responded that
would create too much distance and the ramp would then be on the west
side of the pool.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor suggested switchback walk ways.
Mr. Burbank stated that there would not be enough distance for
handicapped chair platforms.
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked that this item be deferred for further
investigation by staff.
Mayor Bruesch asked if the two items on the Consent Calendar will
be done separately or simultaneously.
Mr. Burbank stated that they will be bid and constructed
separately. The ramp will be constructed first.
CC-H APPROVAL OF ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR CAFE L'AMOUR, 8450
VALLEY BOULEVARD, 1106
Councilmember Imperial stated he has observed people sitting on
the sidewalk at night.
Steve Willkomm, Business License Investigator indicated that the
problem has since been handled.
Mayor Bruesch asked if there was sufficient parking for that
business.
Councilmember Imperial responded that their is sufficient parking
at present, but when stores are fully occupied, there might be a
problem.
Mayor Bruesch stated that he agreed with Councilmember Imperial
and that a study was needed of karaoke businesses impacting parking.
Peter Lyons, Planning Director, stated that the anchor space at
that location is vacant with no current proposals for occupancy.
Councilmember Clark asked if on the original approval were there
any restrictions as to how many restaurants would go into that
center?
Mr. Lyons responded that the center has a square footage
restaurant space allowable and the center is at that point now. No
more restaurants will be allowed at that location. Mr. Lyons stated
that their department will be very cautious as to what type of usage
will be going into the center.
Juan Nunez, 2702 Del Mar Avenue, Rosemead, stated that some types
of karaoke establishments cause problems and hopes that this one does
not.
Mayor Bruesch stated that for the record, a lot of businesses
offer karaoke without any problems and that in the future, caution
over potential parking problems should be considered.
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Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked about the number of karaoke permits
t issued by the City.
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' Don Wagner, Assistant City Manager, responded that there are
approximately eight or nine karaoke permits at this time..
Mayor Pro Tem Taylor asked if there were any problems, primarily
parking problems.
Frank Tripepi, City Manager, responded that there have not been
any parking problems.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER IMPERIAL
that the Council grant an Entertainment Permit to Cafe L'Amour, 8450
Valley Boulevard, #106. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
~J Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
V. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION - None
VI. STATUS REPORTS - None
VII. MATTERS FROM OFFICIALS
A. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER BREEN FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
ROS04EAD PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilmember Imperial requested that staff send a letter to Mr.
Breen asking him if there will be any conflicts with serving again or
would he have any problems attending conferences without his wife.
Mayor Bruesch stated that this item will be deferred.
B. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER LARSON FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR
that Commissioner Larson be reappointed. Vote resulted:
.Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
C. REQUEST FROM COMMISSIONER LOWREY FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE
ROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN IMPERIAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM TAYLOR
that Commissioner Lowrey be reappointed. Vote resulted:
Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez, Imperial
No: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
The Mayor declared said motion duly carried and so ordered.
D. REVIEW OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONE
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