SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 23, 1996
Decision (minutes) of this meeting.
1. Hearing to Review Issuance of Business License
for 1996 to Big Star Investments Inc. (Club NRG
pka Senorita Frog's), 99 Powell Street
At its meeting on January 9, 1996, Council resolved to hold a hearing into
whether the business license for Big Star Investments Inc. be granted to operate a
cabaret at 99 Powell Street.
Accordingly, Mr. Terry Bland, Corporation Counsel, will present the City's
position in this case. Representatives from Permits & Licenses, Police, Fire and
Health Departments will also be present.
The following are attached for Council's information:
- Letter dated January 10, 1996 from Terrance Bland, Corporation Counsel, to
Big Star Investments Inc. advising of hearing.
- 1995 Business License - Big Star Investment Inc.
- Report dated December 12, 1995 from A/Inspector Wilton to Inspector Greer
advising of December 3rd shooting incident at Club NRG.
- Letter dated November 24, 1995 from the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch
to Big Star Investments Inc., re "C" Cabaret Liquor License #43788.
- Excerpt from minutes of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission meeting
of November 9, 1995, and Administrative Report dated November 3, 1995.
- Fire Prevention Inspection Report dated November 6, 1995.
- Letter dated November 6, 1995 from Liquor Licensing & Control Branch to
Big Star Investments Inc., advising of a number of infractions under the
Liquor Control & Licensing Act.
- Letter dated November 8, 1995 from Lore Krill, President of Four Sister
Housing Co-operative, urging Council to revoke Club NRG's business
license.
- Letter dated November 9, 1995 from Margaret Prevost, asking Council to
revoke Club NRG's application for renewal of its license.
- Letters of complaint dated September 5, 1995 from Sue Atherton and Lisa
Sinclair to Councillor Kennedy.
- Minutes of March 28/April 4, 1995 Special Meetings to address community
concerns with Senorita Frogs.
- Letter dated December 6, 1994 from Jag Jhajj, Senorita Frogs, to Jack
Perri, Director of Permits & Licenses, confirming agreement to operating
guidelines of the Club.
- Letter of complaint dated November 24, 1994 from residents of Captain
French, 41 Alexander Street.
- Vancouver Police Department log of complaints regarding Senorita Frogs.
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