January 30, 2023
Hani Abuershaid
Supervising Agent In Charge
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3950 Paramount Boulevard, Suite No. 250
Lakewood, California 90712
Re: Application of Ruta 15 Restaurant Solutions, Incorporated, dba Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control License, at 1436 East 7
th Street.
Dear Hani Abuershaid:
Please be advised that the Long Beach City Council, at its meeting held Tuesday, January 24, 2023 approved the request to file a protest regarding the subject application based on the fact that licensing the premises would be contrary to City of Long Beach zoning ordinances, since a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required.
The City Council also approved t he City Manager to withdraw the protest if the City's Planning Commission app roves a Conditional U se Permit Exemption (CUPEX) and if no appeal is made during th e 10-day appeal perio d for the CUPEX. It is anticipated that the CUPEX will be acted upon by the P lanning Commission, and once t he appeal period has elapsed, a letter will be transmi tted to ABC withdrawing the Ci ty's protest.
Enclosed is a copy of the City Council documentation and a certified excerpt of the minutes for your file. The City of Long Beach thanks you for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIQUE DE LA GARZA
CITY CLERK
Prepared by:
Karen Baldwin
Attachment
cc: Cindy Allen, Vice Mayor, Second District
Mayor
City Prosecutor
Police Department (2) Chief & Vice
Referral File
FAX forwarded to ABC, (562) 982-1396
Office of the City Clerk
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 11th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-6101
AN EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF
THE LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023
CONSENT CALENDAR: (05:17 PM)
10. (23-0065) Recommendation to receive the application of Ruta 15 Restaurant Solutions, Incorporated, dba Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1436 East 7th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 2)
Suggested Action: Approve recommendation
Motion:
Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 13, except for Item Nos. 8, 11, and
13. Moved by Councilwoman Zendejas, seconded by Councilmember Uranga.
Vote:
Approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 13, except for Item Nos. 8, 11, and
13. (Carried 8-0)
Yes: Councilwoman Zendejas, Councilmember Duggan, Councilman Supernaw, Councilwoman Kerr, Councilwoman Saro, Councilmember Uranga, Councilman Austin, and Councilmember Ricks-Oddie.
Absent: Vice Mayor Allen.
CERTIFIED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY
_________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
DATE: January 30, 2023
By: Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist
CITY OF
LONG
January 24, 2023
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Office of the Chief of Police
400 West Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-7301
C-10
Receive the application of Ruta 15 Restaurant Solutions, Incorporated, dba Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen, for an original application of an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License, at 1436 East 7th Street, submit a Public Notice of Protest to ABC, and direct the City Manager to withdraw the protest if a Conditional Use Permit Exemption (CUPEX) is granted. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
It is City Council policy to review applications for ABC licenses to determine if a basis for protest against the issuance of the license exists. The attached application lists the possible basis for protest.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received the above application on December 8, 2022. The applicant is still in the planning stages and has not yet received a CUPEX. Provided the Planning Commission approves the CUPEX, the recommendation includes a request to direct the City Manager to withdraw the Public Notice of Protest. City Council action is requested on January 24, 2023, to respond to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the January 27, 2023 due date.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
WALLY BEISH
CHIEF OF POLICE
ATTACHMENTS
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
January 24, 2023
Council District:
Applicant:
OBA:
Address:
Type of Application:
Basis for protest:
2 Ruta 15 Restaurant Solutions, Incorporated
Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen
1436 East 7th Street
Type 41 - An Original Application for an On-Sale Beer and Wine for a Bona Fide Public Eating Place License.
Residences within 100 feet
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE DETERMINATION: A determination of Public Convenience and Necessity is not required for this application.
Census Tract:
Boundaries:
Number of licenses allowed:
Number of licenses existing:
Police Reporting District:
Boundaries:
5765.02
7th Street/3rd Street to the North
Appleton Street to the South
Walnut Avenue/Gaviota Avenue to the East
Orange Avenue to the West
4 3
361
7th Street to the North
4th Street to the South
Walnut Avenue to the East
Orange Avenue to the West
Reported crimes in this district for ABC purposes are 93. Crime in a reporting district must be at least 97 to qualify for a high crime protest.
Type of business:
Last day to request
conditions and protest:
A restaurant
January 27, 2023
CITY OF
LONG Memorandum
Date: January 24, 2023
To: File
From: Jose Gonzalez, Detective, Vice Investigations Section Subject: RUTA 15 CEVICHE BAR MEXICAN KITCHEN -1436 EAST 7TH STREET CALLS FOR SERVICE/ARRESTS AND INVESTIGATIONS (12/8/21 -12/8/22) None.
ABC INSPECTIONS (Past three years)
Not applicable.
RESIDENCES WITHIN 100 FEET
646 Nebraska Avenue
638 Nebraska Avenue
144 7 East 7th Street
1445 East 7th Street
1431 East 7th Street
Multi-Unit Residences
Multi-Unit Residences
Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, PARKS, HOSPITALS AND PLAYGROUNDS WITHIN 600 FEET None.