More post-‘Center of Attention’ updates, from the U.S. Attorney’s Office
Just out of the WCN inbox, from Thomas Bates, executive assistant U.S. Attorney:
On Friday afternoon, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, and Sue Rahr sent a letter to the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) objecting to the renewal of the liquor license at Papa’s Pub. The letter, which calls for the revocation of the liquor license, cites numerous incidents of dangerous and criminal activities in and around the establishment, including 43 calls for service to the King County Sherriff’s Office in the last five months and activities occurring within the bar that took place during the “Center of Attention” operation. There is an administrative process for renewals and revocations, so we will keep you informed as things develop.
Secondly, on a separate track, the WSLCB issued what is known as an Administrative Violation Notice (AVN) to Papa’s Pub for service of alcohol to a minor. This is the third AVN for service to a minor since April and could result in a 30 day suspension of the liquor license (regardless of what happens on the revocation track). Again, there is a process for this that is separate from the renewal/revocation process mentioned above. We will get you as much information as we can. This is the information I received from WSLCB:
The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) on October 25 issued Papa’s Pub, located at 9635 16th S.W. in Seattle, an Administrative Violation Notice (AVN) for Violations Involving Minors (Sale or Service of Alcohol to a Minor / Minor Frequenting). The AVN comes with a 30-day liquor license suspension scheduled from 10 a.m. November 28, 2011 to 10 a.m. December 28, 2011.
The AVN was issued after the business sold alcohol to an investigative aide working with officers during a joint compliance check by the WSLCB and the King County Sheriff’s Office on September 30, 2011.
When a business receives a violation, it has 20 days to accept the recommended penalty, request settlement conference with the WSLCB, or request an administrative hearing before an administrative law judge.
Violations Involving Minors
Papa’s Pub’s also has two pending violations involving minors.The business received an AVN for Sale or Service to a Minor on April 29, 2011. The business requested an administrative hearing. The case is pending.
The business received an AVN for Sale or Service to a Minor on July 15, 2011. The business requested an administrative hearing. The case is pending.
Recommended penalties for Violations Involving Minors in a two-year period (per WAC 314-29-020)
1st violation: Five-day liquor license suspension or $500 fine
2nd violation: Seven-day liquor license suspension
3rd violation: 30-day liquor license suspension
The 30-day notice was mentioned in briefings at last week’s White Center/South Delridge Community Safety Coalition, which WCN covered – here’s our story. And as previewed earlier, the conversation continues at the North Highline Unincorporated Area Council meeting this Thursday night, with Bates among those scheduled to be on hand.
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