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Entertainment commission approves permit for Southtown Arcade at 447 Stockton with police conditions
Summary
The commission approved a mechanical amusement permit for a retail arcade at 447 Stockton (11 video games). Planning found the use permitted; police recommended a security guard Thurs'Sat nights and adherence to the submitted business plan; the commission approved the permit with those conditions by voice vote.
The commission approved a permit for Southtown Arcade at 447 Stockton Street to operate as a retail outlet with 11 permitted mechanical amusement devices. Staff said planning had confirmed the use and police recommended conditions tailored to the location, including a security guard on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. until close to deter loitering.
Applicants told commissioners they had gathered signatures of support from local businesses and submitted a letter from the Pacific Pinball Museum in Alameda. They described the business as a retail shop focused on apparel and local artwork that will include video games to supplement sales; planned hours were described as roughly 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 2 a.m. on weekends, subject to refinement during initial operations.
A commissioner moved to approve the application with the police conditions; the motion was seconded and the chair declared the permit approved by voice vote. Staff reminded the applicants to coordinate with police and the commission if they deviate from the submitted business plan or change hours.
The commission did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; the action was completed by voice vote and the chair announced the permit approval.
