Council Liquor License Review Committee

City of Ann Arbor 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://a2gov.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Action Minutes - Final Friday, January 11, 2019 10:00 AM Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council workroom Council Liquor License Review Committee Council Liquor License Review Action Minutes - Final January 11, 2019 Committee CALL TO ORDER The Chair, Council Member Jane Lumm, called the meeting of the City Council Liquor License Review Committee to order at 10:26 a.m. in the Guy C. Larcom, Jr. Building, 2nd Floor Council Work Room, 301 E. Huron Street. ROLL CALL City Clerk Jacqueline Beaudry, Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Alexa, Fire Marshal Kathleen Summersgill, Assistant City Attorney Kristen Larcom, Deputy Treasurer Mike Pettigrew and Crystal Allen, Treasury Supervisor, were also in attendance. Present: 3 - Jeff Hayner, Jane Lumm and Ali Ramlawi Absent: 1 - Kathy Griswold APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Ramlawi, seconded by Councilmember Hayner, that the Agenda be approved as presented. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 19-0060 Council Liquor License Review Committee Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2018 Attachments: 12-21-18 liquor minutes.pdf A motion was made by Councilmember Ramlawi, seconded by Councilmember Hayner, that the Minutes of December 21, 2018 be approved by the Commission and forwarded to the City Council by 2/4/2019. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Annual Liquor License Renewal Process City of Ann Arbor Page 1 Council Liquor License Review Action Minutes - Final January 11, 2019 Committee Fire Marshal Summersgill reviewed her report, stating the Fire Department was objecting to the renewals of Amadeus and Aut Bar at this time, due to past due fire inspections. She stated she would like these to businesses notified of a January 31 deadline to comply. Staff from the Treasury Department reviewed their objections, noting the following obligations that are past-due to the City: Ashley's Restaurant - $2693.38 personal property taxes Banfield Bar and Grill - $3269.18 personal property taxes Black Pearl - $2605.66 personal property taxes Cafe Felix - $734.99 personal property taxes Silvio's Organic Pizza - $2779.46 personal property taxes Additionally, three businesses had outstanding invoices in the amount of $90.00: Shalimar, Zola Bistro and Blue Leprechaun. It was noted that the Police Department had not yet provided the City Clerk's Office with their recommendations. Councilmember Ramlawi moved, supported by Councilmember Hayner, that the Committee proceed with letters to the above-listed liquor-licensed businesses requesting action on the staff objections by January 31, noting that the Committee may proceed with hearings of non-renewal if the objections are not rectified by January 31. On a voice vote, the chair declared the motion carried. Councilmember Ramlawi moved, supported by Councilmember Hayner, that Police Department staff be notified by the City Clerk to provide their annual liquor license renewal recommendations to the City Attorney's Office by January 31. On a voice vote, the chair declared the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilmembers discussed the City's fees and process for annual renewals. It was requested that staff look into what other communities are charging and to update the City's fee schedule, if necessary, for liquor license requests and renewals. INFORMATION/UPCOMING BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilmember Hayner, seconded by Councilmember Ramlawi, that the meeting adjourn. On a voice vote, the Chair declared the City of Ann Arbor Page 2 Council Liquor License Review Action Minutes - Final January 11, 2019 Committee motion carried. All persons are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Citizens requiring translation or sign language services or other reasonable accommodations may contact the City Clerk's office at 734.794.6140; via e-mail to: cityclerk@a2gov.org; or by written request addressed and mailed or delivered to: City Clerk's Office 301 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Requests made with less than two business days' notice may not be able to be accommodated. City of Ann Arbor Page 3