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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 26, 2023 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-7-83 – REAPPOINTING YOUTH COMMISSIONER AYANNA CHURCHER TO THE PARKS & REC COMMISSION AND YOUTH COMMISSIONER ALEXIS LUM TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 1-YEAR TERMS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. STAFF REPORTS CONSIDER TOBACCO STORE LICENSE RENEWAL FOR THE HOOKAH HIDEOUT AT 3 LITTLE CANADA ROAD EAST The City Clerk explained that this is a continued discussion from the previous Council meeting and reviewed the background information on the delay in considering this license. She stated that some concerns were shared about activities occurring at the business along with management, therefore the item was tabled to this meeting. She reviewed the actions the Council could consider tonight, noting that the owner of the business is present. Mayor Fischer opened the floor for comments from the public, noting that the comments from the previous meeting have been documented and asked that only new information be shared tonight. The City Administrator commented that Council member Gutierrez has joined the meeting via Zoom. Mayor Fischer asked David Nelson to come forward to answer questions of the Council. He asked if Mr. Nelson had a chance to review the staff report. David Nelson, owner of Hookah Hideout, replied that he was briefed by his attorney. Mayor Fischer asked what Mr. Nelson’s ideal outcome would be. Mr. Nelson replied that the ideal outcome would be to receive his license that would expire next year. He stated that he is willing to take the necessary steps to address the concerns of the Council, noting that he has already begun to implement some of those changes. Kwapick asked the changes that have been implemented. Mr. Nelson replied that they now close at 11 p.m. and he has spoken with the building management company about putting in more lights and cameras. He stated that they have hired security for the nighttime hours to alleviate the concerns of the parking lot issues. Gutierrez stated that she did take time to visit businesses in that area within the last week and was disappointed and concerned that the smell of marijuana was carrying over into other businesses, noting that it was midday. She was curious to know what could be done to address that situation. She stated that the scuba shop uses air from the space to fill their tanks and it should not smell of marijuana. Mr. Nelson commented that this is the first that he has heard of this as there is not marijuana being smoked in his business. He commented that he did hear concerns from the Chinese restaurant about the smell of smoke and therefore he installed layers of foam between the two businesses. He did not believe that could be accurate. Gutierrez confirmed that it was her personal experience, and she could smell marijuana and did not expect the smell came from the hair salon and the Chinese restaurant was closed. She commented that patrons were coming in and out of The Hookah Hideout at that time. She