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REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />To Item Number <br />City Council 7.2. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Administration Janua 22, 2008 Tina Allard, Ci Clerk <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Consider Tobacco License for Ali's Smoke Shop, Inc. Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Council motion to approve a tobacco license for Ali's Smoke Shop, Inc., 19112 Freeport Street, <br />to Ah Sadeq valid until December 31, 2008. <br />2. Council direction on the revocation hearing of the tobacco license for Sabry Wazwaz. Staff would <br />recommend the city discontinue with this process if the license for Ali is approved. <br />Background/Discussion <br />On December 17 the City Council waived the tobacco moratorium for Ali Sadeq so he could apply for a <br />tobacco license for the smoke shop located on Freeport Street. <br />The Council further directed staff to conduct a background investigation on Mr. Sadeq and to review <br />with the U.S. Attorney's office if they had any concerns with the license transfer. Mr. Sadeq had a clear <br />background check. Police Chief Beahen received a response from the U.S. Attorney's office which states <br />they would not support or oppose any position on this matter. <br />Staff recommends approving the tobacco license to Mr. Sadeq as there would be no legal grounds to deny <br />him. <br />Attachments <br />None <br />ActlOn Motion by Second by Vote <br />Follow Up <br />S:\Council\Clexk\Licensing\Tobacco\2008\Alis Smoke Shop.doc <br />