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Commission approves several venue permits, continues one after police concerns
Summary
The commission approved limited‑live permits for Paina and Cava, approved extended after‑hours for Monarch with conditions, granted a billiard‑hall permit for Legend with lighting and security requirements, and continued Milo Lounge to Aug. 7 pending payment of citations and documentation of security and training.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on July 10 approved a slate of venue permits while imposing conditions intended to address neighborhood and police concerns, and continued one application for further documentation.
In a contested decision, the commission approved Monarch's application for extended hours (initially limited to four nights per week under a nine‑month trial) after hearing extensive testimony. Acting Captain Steve Balm of the Southern Police Station told commissioners that staffing is "dwindling" and warned that later closing times could increase calls for service and expose patrons walking to parked cars. Balm urged extra safety measures such as escort programs and extended retention of surveillance video. Monarch's representative, Chris Smith,…
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