(A) There are imposed upon the businesses specified in this chapter, license taxes in the amount set forth by resolution. It is unlawful for any person to transact and carry on any business, trade, profession, calling or occupation in the city without first having procured a license from the city pursuant to all applicable provisions of this chapter. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall subject a person doing business to all those penalties set forth in this chapter, as well as any other penalties as set forth by law.
(B) This section shall not be construed to require any person to obtain a license prior to doing business within the city if such requirement conflicts with applicable statutes of the United States or of the state.
(C) Persons not required to obtain a license prior to doing business within the city because of conflict with applicable statutes of the United States or of the state shall not be liable for payment of the tax imposed by this chapter.
(D) All individuals, firms, companies. Associations, organizations, partnerships and/or corporations granted a license for cabarets shall be required to hire security personnel in the number determined necessary by the Chief of Police who are licensed under the Private Investigator Act (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 7512 et seq.). The security personnel shall possess the appropriate certification under the Private Investigator Act and/or shall have training in crowd control beyond that required by the Private Investigator Act. The requirement of such security may be waived upon written application of applicant, which details the lack of need, and that such will not jeopardize the health, safety and general welfare of the City and its inhabitants.
(E) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in addition to a license as required by this Chapter, those businesses identified in this Title (including but not limited to businesses vending by pushcarts or vending vehicles, massage establishments, taxicabs, and so forth) also shall meet the requirements set out in the applicable Chapter before a license may be obtained hereunder. Failure to do so shall subject the person to all applicable penalties.
(Ord. 1374, passed 6-2-04; Am. Ord. 1652, passed 4-16-14)