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9:10 A.M. #2 (ID 24-1212)
HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license
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Subject: FW: Agenda item ID 24-1212
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 8:15:59 AM
From: Kay Bertken
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 7:35 AM
To: Clerk
Subject: Agenda item ID 24-1212
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September 10, 2024
City Council - City of Fresno
Honorable Councilmember Annalisa Perea, Council President, District 1 Honorable Councilmember Mike Karbassi, Council Vice-President, District 2 Honorable Councilmember Miguel Arias, District 3
Honorable Councilmember Tyler Maxwell, District 4
Honorable Councilmember Luis Chavez, District 5
Honorable Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, District 6
Honorable Councilmember Nelson Esparza, District 7
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Re: Vote No on the Appeal of Conditional Use Denial and Enforce RNMA
Dear Honorable City Council - City of Fresno and Councilmembers:
The League of Women Voters in Fresno is in support of the Responsible Neighborhood Market Act (RNMA), a policy that ensures there is a cap on the number of liquor licenses in the City of Fresno at 478, extends the distance from a liquor outlet to youth spaces from 500 feet to 1000 feet, requires the purchase of two existing liquor licenses for new establishments, reduces storefront advertising to 5%, and directs the city’s code enforcement to create an inspection process to ensure retailers are in compliance.
As a community-serving organization we know the adverse impacts that oversaturation of substances can have on a community. Young people and community groups from across Fresno City advocated for the RNMA policy for nearly eight years, doing the necessary research, coalition-building, and advocacy to see it come to fruition.
It is the responsibility of the
Council to enact RNMA as it was written and as intended. By granting exceptions such as the pending Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, we are opening the door to further exemptions and completely shutting out youth and community voices. The ordinance itself states, “Any proposed new establishment or any existing establishment that requests to modify their alcohol or business license type(s), reinstate their alcohol or business license(s) after
an expiration or revocation, extend their operation of alcohol sales, or expand their floor area (for retail sales of alcohol) shall obtain a Conditional Use Permit issued in compliance with the standards of this section.” Although we do realize the unfortunate loss of the CUP for this business owner, we do ask the Council to follow RNMA as written.
The grassroots process in passing RNMA exemplifies the
best in health equity in the City Fresno.
Fresno City itself has stated that it seeks an inclusive, prosperous, beautiful city where communities take pride in their neighborhoods: A government that listens, honors its commitment, and is owned by the people. By holding to the RNMA values, you are commiting to all of this.
The League of Women Voters requests a NO vote on the appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906.
Sincerely,
Kay Bertken and Robin Chiero, Co-Presidents
League of Women Voters of Fresno
Fresno, California 93710