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Commission approves Ichi Pub permit, requires only one security guard and owner training
Summary
After an owner presentation, the San Francisco Entertainment Commission granted Ichi Pub a place-of-entertainment permit and modified police conditions to require a minimum of one certified security guard and owner training rather than two guards; vote was unanimous.
The Entertainment Commission on June 5 approved a place-of-entertainment permit for Ichi Pub (Post Street by Japantown), modifying police conditions to require a minimum of one certified security guard and owner training instead of the previously suggested two-guard requirement.
Owner Kevin described the venue as small (about 1,700–1,800 square feet) with two karaoke rooms and said he upgraded security cameras: "I have total of 16 security camera that is HD," he said. He told the Commission he was amenable to police conditions but hoped to reduce operating costs by running one guard and ensuring staff training to back up security.
Commission discussion focused on whether two guards were necessary for this small karaoke lounge and whether conditions were simply carried over from the previous owner. Commissioners noted that security staffing requirements often follow prior permit conditions and can be adjusted case by case. One commissioner moved to approve the permit with police conditions but modified to require one guard and owner training; the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Ichi Pub will receive the permit subject to the modified police conditions, including the police-specified conditions that remain in place and scheduled sound testing as needed. Staff encouraged proactive neighborhood outreach and training for on-site staff handling security incidents.
