Department of Financial Management
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 6th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6425
September 12, 2023
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, and grant an Entertainment Permit with conditions for entertainment with dancing to Altar Brands LLC, dba Altar, at 230 Pine Avenue. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) requires an application be filed and a hearing held before the City Council whenever this type of activity is requested and before an entertainment permit (Permit) is granted or denied.
The LBMC also requires the City Council to approve the issuance of the Permit if they find that: the issuance of the Perm it at the proposed location is consistent with federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations; it will not constitute an undue burden on the neighborhood; the applicant(s) or responsible persons have not been convicted of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or felony offense within the past five years; and, neither the applicant(s) nor any responsible persons have a history of committing significant violations of the City of Long Beach (City) code and have not provided false or misleading information on their application.
The City Council has the authority to approve the following options: (1) grant the Permit, with or without conditions; or (2) deny the Permit on the application. Once the Permit is granted, pursuant to LBMC 5.72.120.5, the P ermit will be subject to an administrative review by the Financial Management Department every two years. This review process will consist of a multi-department analysis to determine compliance and identify if issues exist. This provision does not affect the City’s ability to modify, revoke, or suspend a permit at any time.
City departments have conducted their investigations in accordance with the LBMC.
Attached are the departmental investigative reports, history, entertainment permit application, and floor plan.
The following summarizes departmental findings:
• The Police Department recommends that the Permit for entertainment with dancing be approved, subject to conditions.
• The Fire Department finds the building/location meets department requirements for the proposed use.
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• The Health and Human Services Department finds the building/location meets department requirements for the proposed use.
• The Development Services Department finds the building/location meets department requirements for the proposed use.
The Financial Management Department, Business Services Bureau, has thoroughly reviewed all submitted department documents and correspondence and recommends the Permit for entertainment with dancing be approved subject to conditions (attached).
In the event that any of the recommended conditions conflict with other permits or licenses, the permittee must adhere to the strictest of the applicable conditions. This location has been licensed as a Hall Rental since May 2022.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Monica J. Kilaita on August 17, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The hearing date of September 12, 2023, has been posted at the business location, with the applicant and property owners within 300 feet notified by mail.
LEVINE ACT
This item is subject to the Levine Act. The Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners who have received a contribution of more than $250 within 1 2 months prior from a party, participant, or their representatives involved in this proceeding may do either of the following:
(1) disclose the contribution on the record and recuse themselves from this proceeding; OR (2) return the portion of the contribution that exceeds $250 within 30 days from the time the elected official knew or should have known about the contribution and participate in the proceeding.
All parties, participants, and their representatives must disclose on the record of this proceeding any contribution of more than $250 made to the Mayor or any Councilmembers within 12 months prior to the date of the proceeding. The Mayor, Councilmembers, and Commissioners are prohibited from accepting, soliciting, or directing a contribution of more than $250 from a party, participant, or their representatives during a proceeding and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered.
FISCAL IMPACT
The following fees were collected with the application: Building Review $ 23.30 and Zoning Review $33.00 (Development Services Department); Police Investigation $ 744.00 (Police Department); Temporary Entertainment Permit $478.00 and Mailing List $90.00 (Financial Management Department).
The following fees will be collected if the application is approved: Business License Annual Tax $412.26, Employee Rate $ 21.41 per employee and Annual Entertainment Regulatory Fee $1,286.00 (Financial Management Department).
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
September 12, 2023
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
KEVIN RIPER
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ATTACHMENTS: A – FM CONDITIONS
B – SUMMARY
C – FIVE YEAR HISTORY
D – MAP
E – BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
F – ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
G – INFOR PRINT OUT
H – PD CONDITIONS
Recommended Conditions of Operation
Altar Brands LLC dba Altar
230 Pine Avenue
Application for Entertainment With Dancing
The Department of Financial Management recommends approval of the Permit subject to the following conditions:
I. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF OPERATION
1) The operation of the establishment shall be limited to those activities and elements expressly indicated on the permit application and approved by the City Council. Any change in the operation, which exceeds the conditions of the approved permit, will requ ire that a new permit application be submitted to the City Council for their review and approval.
2) Unless separately applied for, reviewed, and approved, no adult entertainment, as defined by section 5.72.115(B) LBMC shall be conducted on the permitted premises.
3) The establishment shall remain in compliance with all applicable sections of the Long Beach Noise Ordinance (LMBC Chapter 8.80).
4) Due to the proximity of neighboring businesses and residences, all door(s) and windows shall be kept closed at all times during any entertainment, except in cases of emergency and to permit deliveries. Said door(s) is not to consist solely of a screen or ventilated security door. Sound shall not be audible beyond fifty feet (50’) from the exterior of the premises in any direction. Outdoor amplified entertainment is prohibited.
5) The permittee shall not allow employees to discard trash or beer bottles into the outside dumpster between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. 6) Deliveries to and from the premises shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
7) During times that the entertainment activities are being conducted and any night where organizations, such as car clubs, motorcycle clubs, or any organization who are also patrons of the Long Beach Unified Bar and Lounge and may congregate in the parking l ot, the permittee shall staff one (1) security guard for crowds over (50) patrons to monitor activity inside the establishment to include the adjacent parking lot and any area under the control of the licensee, between the hours of 5 p.m. and ½ hour after closing. Security Guards shall ensure that patrons conduct themselves in a peaceful manner as not to disturb any nearby Department of Financial Management
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 6th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6211 FAX (562) 499-1097
ATTACHMENT A
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businesses and liveaboard vessels. Security Guards must be identifiable as "Long Beach Unified Bar and Lounge " employees or the use of a reputable and licensed security company. The Chief of Police may increase or relax this condition, based on calls for service related to problems in the establishment to include the adjacent parking lot and any area under the control of the licensee.
The attire of each security guard shall clearly indicate the guard's affiliation with the establishment by means of a pin, shirt, or other visible form of identification.
Should the permittee’s operations give rise to a substantial increase in complaint/calls for police service, or trash left in the parking lot, the permittee shall increase security staff, implement the use of electronic metal detection equipment, increase outside lighting, or make other changes to the premises or operation as the Chief of P olice determines are necessary to protect the safety of the public .
8) The permittee shall take reasonable measures to prohibit and prevent the loitering of persons immediately outside any of the entrance/exit doors and the parking lot, at all times while open for business. This should be done by use of security guards and s ignage indicating words to the effect of, “Please respect our neighbors” or something similar.
9) At the conclusion of each event, the permittee shall take reasonable measures to ensure that exiting patrons walk directly to their vehicles, and not loiter in the front of the establishment, the parking lot or the immediate area.
10) The permittee agrees to reimburse the City for all costs associated with excessive police services, as determined by the Chief of Police, required as the result of any incident or nuisance arising out of or in connection with the permittee’s operations.
11) Current occupancy loads shall be posted at all times, and the permittee shall have an effective system to keep count of the number of occupants present at any given time and provide that information to public safety personnel upon request. (LBMC section 18.48.320).
12) Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises, or on any adjacent area under the control of the licensee, shall be removed or painted over within 24 hours of being applied.
13) The Altar/Altar Logic Brewing Company , or its agents, shall not dis tribute any advertising matter such as signs, posters, or promotional cards, in or upon any public property, or in or on any vehicle in any such place in the City. Distribution of any advertising matter upon private property shall adhere to the following guidelines: By placing the same matter in a receptacle, clip, or other device designed or intended to receive advertising matter. The permittee shall keep all Altar Brands LLC dba Altar
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promoter contracts, including names, addresses, and phone numbers, on file at all times, and be available for inspection at any time.
14) The permittee shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the premises and the area adjacent to the licensed premises over which they have control.
15) The permittee shall install and maintain a video surveillance system that monitors no less than the front and rear of the business with full view of the public right-of- ways and any parking lot under the control of the permittee. The video system must be capable of delineating on playback the activity an d physical features of persona and areas within the premises. Recordings shall be retained for a minimum of 30 days and be accessible via the Internet by the Long Beach Police Department. A Public Internet Protocol (IP) address and user name/password is also required to allow the Long Beach Police Department to view live and recorded video from these cameras over the internet. All video security cameras shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police, Director of Technology Services, and Director of Development Services. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, the permittee may be required to add additional video cameras.
16) The permittee shall ensure that all employees attend an alcohol awareness class such as TIPS or LEAD, within the first ninety (90) days of employment. In the event that the LEAD program class is not offered within this ninety -day period, the permittee shall attend the next available class. Proof of completion shall be kept on file at the business and shall be available f or inspection at any time. All current and new alcohol servers and managers must be certified by an accredited RBS training provider and pass an ABC exam within 60 calendar days from date of employment. Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Program is mandatory by The Depart ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control. For more information please visit https://www.abc.ca.gov/education/rbs.
17) The permittee shall maintain full compliance with all applicable laws, ABC laws, ordinances, and stated conditions. In the event of a conflict with the requirements of this permit, your conditional use permit, or your Alcoholic Beverage Control license, the more stringent regulation shall apply.
18) An identification card scanner shall be used for all patrons entering the establishment after 10:00 PM for the sole purpose of verifying patron age and/or authenticity of a patron’s driver’s license or identification card
II. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATION
1) Entertainment activities shall be restricted to Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
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2) The permittee must provide all renters with a copy of the approved permit, which shall include a copy of the approved conditions of operation.
3) It shall be left to the permittee's discretion to determine the level of security necessary to prevent the violations of law and any other disturbances arising out of or in connection with its business operations. Should the permittee's operations give rise to a substantial increase in complaints/calls for service, the permittee shall increase security as directed by the Chief of Police.
4) The permittee shall not convert the hall rental, or any portion thereof, into a public dance/nightclub. All entertainment activities shall be restricted to private gatherings. The permittee shall not allow anyone to rent the hall for the purpose of holding a concert, dance, or disc jockey event, which is open to the public.
5) The permittee shall maintain full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, and stated conditions. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of this permit and your conditional use permit, the more stringent regulation shall apply.
III. In the event that any of the recommended conditions attached to any permit or license is in conflict, the permittee shall adhere to the strictest of the applicable conditions. In addition, please be advised that your permit is subject to administrative review every two years from the date this permit is issued. If grounds exist for modification, revocation, or suspension of the permit, a hearing will be held.
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
Attached for your review and ac
tion is an application for Altar Brands LLC dba Altar.
Also, attached are reports from vari ous departments stating their recommended disposition of the subject application. These are summarized as follows:
SUBMITTED FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Without
Concern
With
Conditions
With
Concerns
Polic
e Department X
Fire Prevention Bureau X
Health and Human Services Department/Noise Control X
Development Services Department X
Questions concerning the above may be directed to the following:
Police Department, Chief of Police ………………………………………… 570-7301 Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau ………………………………… 570-2500 Health and Human Services Department, Noise Control……………......... 570-4130 Development Services Department
………………………….............. ......... 570-6623
Compiled by:
Department of Financial Management
Business
Services Bureau
Departme
nt of Financial Management
411 W. Ocean Blvd. 6th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6211 FAX (562) 499-1097
ATTACHMENT B
FIVE-YEAR HISTORY OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT
230 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
Altar Brands, LLC Entertainment with Dancing (Alcohol) dba Altar
Lic # BS22307963
04/2023 – Pending
Altar Brands, LLC Hall Rental
dba Altar
Lic # BU22206829
05/2022 – Present
Green Apple Event Company Entertainment with Dancing (No Alcohol) dba The Loft on Pine LLC
Lic # BU21428410
09/2014 – 05/2022
Green Apple Event Company Hall Rental
dba The Loft on Pine LLC
Lic # BU21428410
09/2014 – 05/2022
Department of Financial Management
411 W. Ocean Blvd. 6th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6211 FAX (562) 499-1097
ATTACHMENT C
ALTAR BRANDS LLC DBA ALTAR
230 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
ATTACHMENT F
DISPLAY CONSPICUOUSLY AT PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH ISSUED
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION
SELLER'S PERMIT
April 30, 2019
ACCOUNT NUMBER
255345920 - 00004
Office of Control:
Cerritos Office
NOTICE TO PERMITTEE:
You are required to obey all
Federal and State laws that
regulate or control your
business. This permit does
not allow you to do
otherwise.
ALTAR BRANDS, LLC
230 PINE AVE
LONG BEACH CA 90802-3042
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SALES AND USE TAX LAW TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ABOVE LOCATION. THIS PERMIT IS VALID ONLY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
THIS PERMIT IS VALID UNTIL REVOKED OR CANCELED AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. IF YOU SELL YOUR BUSINESS OR DROP OUT
OF A PARTNERSHIP, NOTIFY US OR YOU COULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES AND USE TAXES OWED BY THE NEW OPERATOR OF THE BUSINESS.
Not valid at any other address
For general tax questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711).
For information on your rights, contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office at 1-888-324-2798 or 1-916-324-2798.
CDTFA-442-R REV. 18 (5-18)
A MESSAGE TO OUR NEW PERMIT HOLDER
As a seller, you have rights and responsibilities under the Sales and Use Tax Law. In order to assist you in your endeavor and to better understand the law, we offer the following sources of help:
• Visiting our website at www.cdtfa.ca.gov
• Visiting an office
• Attending a Basic Sales and Use Tax Law class offered at one of our offices • Sending your questions in writing to any one of our offices • Calling our toll-free Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711)
As a seller, you have the right to issue resale certificates for merchandise that you intend to resell. You also have the responsibility of not misusing resale certificates. While the sales tax is imposed upon the retailer,
• You have the right to seek reimbursement of the tax from your customer • You are responsible for filing and paying your sales and use tax returns timely • You have the right to be treated in a fair and equitable manner by the employees of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
• You are responsible for following the regulations set forth by the CDTFA As a seller, you are expected to maintain the normal books and records of a prudent businessperson. You are required to maintain these books and records for no less than four years, and make them available for inspection by a CDTFA representative when requested. You are also required to know and charge the correct sales or use tax rate, including any local and district taxes. The tax rate applicable to your sales or use may not necessarily correspond to the tax rate of your business address displayed on this permit. You are also expected to notify us if you are buying, selling, adding a location, or discontinuing your business, adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member, or when you are moving any or all of your business locations. If it becomes necessary to surrender this permit, you should only do so by mailing it to a CDTFA office, or giving it to a CDTFA representative.
If you would like to know more about your rights as a taxpayer, or if you are unable to resolve an issue with CDTFA, please contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office for help by calling toll-free, 1-888-324-2798 or 1-916-324-2798. Their fax number is 1-916-323-3319.
Please post this permit at the address for which it was issued and at a location visible to your customers.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Business Tax and Fee Division
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Report Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
LICENSE INFORMATION
License Number: 604924 Primary Owner: ALTAR BRANDS, LLC O ice of Application:
03 - LB/LAKEWOOD
BUSINESS NAME
ALTAR SOCIETY BREWING CO
BUSINESS ADDRESS
230 PINE AVE , LONG BEACH, CA, 90802
County: LOS ANGELES Census Tract: 5762.00
LICENSEE INFORMATION
Licensee: ALTAR BRANDS, LLC
Company Information
OFFICER: DUBAR, THOMAS COURTNEY (MANAGER)
MEMBER: EVANS, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
MEMBER: SWEENEY, JON RANDOLF
MEMBER: THOMAS COURTNEY DUBAR, AS TRUSTEE OF THE THOMAS COURTNEY DUBARTRUST DATED DECEMBER 28, 2016 4/20/23, 11:28 AM License Details | Alcoholic Beverage Control https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/license-lookup/single-license/?RPTTYPE=12&LICENSE=604924 2/3
LICENSE TYPES
Allow up to six weeks for expiration date updates a er fee waiver or renewal feesubmittal. 75 - ON-SALE GENERAL BREW-PUB
License Type Status: ACTIVE Status Date: 10-NOV-2022 Term: 12 Month(s) Original Issue Date: 09-NOV-2022 Expiration Date: 31-OCT-2023 Master: Y Duplicate: 0 Fee Code: P40 Transfers:
OPERATING RESTRICTIONS:
Sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only betweenthe hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. each day of the week.
Entertainment provided shall not be audible beyond the area under the control of thelicensee(s) as depicted on the most recently certified ABC-257 and ABC-253.
Any gra iti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under thecontrol of the licensee(s) shall be removed or painted over within 24 hours of beingapplied.
No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent to the licensedpremises under the control of the licensee(s) as depicted on the most recently certifiedABC-257 and ABC-253.
Petitioner(s) shall actively monitor the area under their control in an e ort to prevent theloitering of persons on any property adjacent to the licensed premises as depicted on themost recently certified ABC-253.
The petitioner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining free of litter the area adjacent tothe premises over which they have control as depicted on the most recently certifiedABC-257 and ABC-253.
The licensed premises shall be equipped with a minimum seven-barrel commercialbrewing system located permanently on-site that is capable of producing at least sevenbarrels of beer per brewing cycle.
Beer produced on the premises shall be o ered for sale to consumers in a bona fidemanner. In determining whether the licensee(s) is o ering beer produced on thepremises for sale in a bona fide manner, the Department may consider, withoutlimitations, whether, and the extent to which, the licensee(s) sells and o ers for sale beermanufactured on the licensed premises to consumers.
The licensee(s) shall maintain records on a monthly basis that are adequate to establishcompliance with section 23396.3 of the Business and Professions Code and withconditions 2 and 4 herein. These records shall be maintained for a period of at least three 4/20/23, 11:28 AM License Details | Alcoholic Beverage Control https://www.abc.ca.gov/licensing/license-lookup/single-license/?RPTTYPE=12&LICENSE=604924 3/3 years and shall be provided to the Department within 30 days of receipt of theDepartmentʼs written request to provide the same.
The licensee(s) shall produce not less than the minimum amount nor more than themaximum amount of barrels authorized in section 23396.3(a) of the Business andProfessions Code.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
No Active Disciplinary Action found
DISCIPLINARY HISTORY:
No Disciplinary History found.
HOLDS:
No Active Holds found
ESCROWS:
No Escrow found
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INFORMATION - LICENSE # BS22307963
License Type BS
Application Type
Description Secondary Business License
Primary Applicant
Primary Applicant
Last Name ALTAR BRANDS, LLC
Address 230 PINE AVE LONG BEACH CA 90802
Location
License is Pending.
Current milestone is Pending.
Current unpaid amount of $0.00.
Account: BS22307963
License Description
Status Dates
Processed Date 4/20/2023 16:13
by Marla Camerino
Start Date 4/20/2023 00:00
by Marla Camerino
Inactive Date
by
Last Renewal
by
Next Renewal
Expires
Grace Exp
End Date
by MACAMER
Last Modified 8/15/2023 15:37
License Description
Property Type COM
License Category 300507
Business Name ALTAR BRANDS, LLC
DBA Name ALTAR
Detailed Description of Business Activities
ENTERTAINMENT WITH DANCING
Application Reason NEWLICENSE
Description Entertainment With Dancing (Alcohol)
HH/MH: Total # Units 0
Census Tract 0
Council District 1
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Fees
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Applicants
Contact Information
Name ALTAR BRANDS, LLC
First Name,
MI
Middle Initial
Contact Type MAILING
Address 230 PINE AVENUE
Address Line 2
City LONG BEACH
State/Province CA
ZIP/PC 90802
Country
Title
Expiration Date
Day Phone (562)243-0882
Mobile Number
E-Mail [email protected]
Foreign no
Corr. Delivery Mail
Company Name
Internet ID Type 1
ID 1
Internet ID Type 2
ID 2
Last 4 Digits
Customer# 1435565
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Additional Applicants
Applicant Type Capacity Last Name First Name Professional ID Primary DBA Effective Expire Comments OtherContact OFFICER SWEENEY JON 15% OWNER
OtherContact OFFICER EVANS CHRISTOPHER 15% OWNER
OtherContact OFFICER DUBAR T. COURTNEY 70% OWNER
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ATTACHMENT H
Date: July 21, 2023
To: Wally Hebeish, Chief of Police
From: Donald Mauk, Deputy Chief, Investigations Bureau
Subject: APPLICATION FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT WITH DANCING PERMIT AT THE ALTAR– 230 PINE AVE
The Long Beach Police Department recommends approval of the applicat ion for an Entertainment with Dancing Permit, at Altar Brands, LLC, dba The Altar, located at 230 Pine Avenue, subject to the conditions provided in the attached memorandum.
Background
The Altar is a local Long Beach wedding and event space at one of Long Beach’s oldest buildings, a Masonic Temple . The establishment is located in the Downtown Entertainmen t District. The event space is located on the second and third floor. The primary business is located on the first floor, which is a brewery. The current owners of the business are Jon Sweeney and Chris Evans. The Altar has a valid Type 75 (On Sale General -BrewPub (Restaurant)) Alcoholic Beverage Control License. This is a new application for the ownership.
The ABC license Type 75 Authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption on a bona fide easting place plus a limited amount of brewing of beer. This license does not authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are not allowed to enter and remain.
The Altar applied for an Entertainment with Dancing Permit requesting Live music by more than two (2) performers, live or recoded amplified music, disc jockey, and dancing by patrons, guests, customers, participants, and attendees. They requested to provide entertainment from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM Monday through Sunday.
Crime Analysis
As part of the review process by the Long Beach Police Department, calls for service, crime reports, and arrests were evaluated at the above location for a t wo-year period between May 23, 20 21 through May 23 2023. There were zero (0) calls for service, zero (0) incidents reported, and zero (0) arrests attributable to the business.
There were zero (0) calls for service, no crime reports and no arrest attributable to the business from May 24, 2023 through June 21, 2023.
Patrol Division
Memorandum
The Altar
July 21, 2023
South Division Patrol Commander Stephanie Hall was contacted for an opinion regarding the issuance of this permit. Commander Hall had no concerns with the entertainment permit applications. Patrol has no objections to the issuance of an Entertainment with Dancing Permit, provided the proper conditions of operation are imposed and observed by the establishment and ownership.
Resident Contacts
As part of this investigation, Vice detectives responded to The Altar, located at 230 Pine Avenue. Vice Investigations did not contact residents living within one hundred feet of the establishment. There are zero residences within this distance . At the time of receiving this application, there was construction for a commercial residential building within the 100 feet.
Vice Investigation
As part of this investigation, Vice Detective conducted a meeting with Jon Sweeney, owner of Altar Brands, LLC and discussed the calls for service and the proposed entertainment permit conditions. Mr. Sweeney confirmed the establishment will provide Entertainment with Dancing with Live music by more than two (2) performers, live or recoded amplified music, disc jockey, and dancing by patrons, guests, customers, participants, and attendees. They requested to provide entertainment from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM.
Detectives did not visit the establishment in an undercover capacity due to not being open for business.
Recommendation
Based upon the Police Department’s Investigation, The South Division Commander’s recommendation, and the crime analysis, the Long Beach Police Department has determined the public’s peace, safety, and welfare would not be adversely impacted by the issuance of this permit, provided the appropriate conditions are imposed and observed by the applicant. The Police Department recommends approval of an Entertainment with Dancing Permit.
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