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CUP No. 2020-22 - The Observatory February 22, 2021 Page 5 4 0 1 assault, burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. Table 3: Police Department Analysis and Criteria for Recommendation Police Department Analysis and Criteria for Recommendation Police Grid No. and Rank Police Grid No. 91; ranked 80 out of 102 Police Reporting Grids (77th percentile) Threshold for High Crime This reporting district is well below the 20 percent threshold established by the State for high crime Police Department Recommendation The Police Department is satisfied that the operational standards applicable to on-premise ABC licenses will mitigate any potential impacts to the surrounding community and therefore does not oppose the granting of a CUP. The Police Department then compares the number of such crimes in the reporting district as compared to the number of crimes in other reporting districts. In keeping with the standard used by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Business and Professions Code, should the Police Department determine that the reporting district has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number found in all reporting districts, the Police Department will consider this information in making its recommendation. As part of the application process, the application was reviewed by the Police Department. Based on its review, the Police Department has no issues of concern regarding this application. Economic Development Additional sales tax is anticipated to be generated at indoor concert and dinner facility from the additional alcohol sales. The Observatory currently employs 100 people during normal operating times, with approximately 50-60 working on show nights and at special events. Expansion of the licensed premises to the patio will encourage more food consumption, which will increase total wages (and tips) paid to employees, thus aiding in economic stability in the area. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. A public notice was posted on the project site on February 12, 2021. Notification by mail was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site on February 12, 2021. Lastly, a newspaper posting was published in the Orange County Reporter on February 12, 2021. In addition, the site is not located within the boundaries of nor adjacent to the boundaries of an established Neighborhood Association. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed CUP. City Council 2 –5 2/22/2021