(a) All applications for licenses under this chapter shall be filed with the City Clerk and transmitted to Council. Upon receipt of such application, and before acting upon the same, Council shall refer the same for investigation to the Health Officer, the Chief of Police and the Superintendent of the Building Department, each of whom shall make a written report to Council within a reasonable time. Council may also refer applications to any other departments of the City if it deems it appropriate to do so. If Council is satisfied that the applicant is of good moral character; that the granting of such license will not be detrimental to the interests of the public nor in violation of any State statute or provision of these Codified Ordinances; that the applicant, equipment and proposed location have been approved by the Health Officer; and that the proposed location has been approved by the Superintendent of the Building Department, it shall grant such license to the applicant upon payment to the City Treasurer of all fees prescribed in this chapter. Licenses granted by Council shall be issued by the City Clerk.
(1979 Code Sec. 5.84.030)
(b) Upon referral of the application for license as provided in subsection (a) hereof, the following shall occur:
(1) The Chief of Police shall cause such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public welfare. If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his or her disapproval and reasons for the same. If the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse his or her approval on the application.
(2) The Health Officer shall examine the applicant as to qualifications, shall inspect the type, location and sanitary condition of the premises and equipment and shall certify his or her approval or disapproval. If he or she disapproves of the applicant or of the premises or equipment, he or she shall, in writing, report his or her reasons therefor to Council.
(3) The Superintendent of the Building Department shall examine the premises proposed to be used and shall report in writing to Council as to whether or not such location conforms to all applicable building ordinances.
(1979 Code Sec. 5.84.040)