5.04.081 - Application review by Police Chief.

The Community Development Director or her/his designee shall refer all complete applications for a City alcoholic beverage license filed in accordance with this Chapter to the Police Chief or his/her designee for inspection, evaluation, and report. The Police Chief or his/her designee shall conduct an investigation to evaluate factors such as: A.

Whether the applicant meets the licensee qualifications under this Chapter;

B.

Any criminal violations or charges against the applicant where the criminal violation at issue would make an applicant ineligible for a license under state statute or this Chapter;

C.

Compliance with state alcoholic beverage laws;

D.

The nature and kind of business to be conducted by the applicant;

E.

The nature and kind of any entertainment to be conducted on the premises (if any);

F.

Policies and safety protections the applicant has in place to restrict minors from accessing the portion or portions of a premises where alcoholic beverages are sold; and

G.

Policies and safety protections the applicant has in place to prevent minors from gaining access to and/or consuming alcoholic beverages.

The Police Chief or his/her designee shall, upon completion of such investigation, make to the Community Development Director a recommendation for approval or denial of the City alcoholic beverage license application. If recommending denial, the Police Chief or her/his designee shall submit a detailed report of the investigation, record the recommendation on the application, and sign the application. If recommending approval, the Police Chief or his/her designee shall record such recommendation on the application, sign the application, and may submit a detailed report of the investigation.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § II(Exh. A), 1-8-2020)