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Council directs neighborhood survey after 6‑month review of Mr. Jay’s Bar live‑entertainment permit
Summary
Public safety reported no incidents tied to permitted karaoke nights at Mr. Jay’s Bar over the six‑month review period; council directed staff to conduct neighborhood outreach and survey before returning with a recommendation on expanding the entertainment format.
The Paramount City Council received a six‑month public‑safety review of the live‑entertainment permit for Mr. Jay’s Bar (7824 Alondra Blvd) and gave staff direction to survey nearby residents before considering an expansion beyond karaoke.
Danny Elizarius, who presented the public‑safety analysis, said the bar is licensed by the ABC for on‑site alcohol service and that the council approved karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays as a limited live‑entertainment format. He reported: “Through 11/07/2025 to 05/07/2026, there were no reported incidences related to live entertainment.” Elizarius said staff recorded 13 calls for service in the period, eight parking‑related calls initiated by the business and five incidents of note (three assault reports, one disturbance and one grand‑theft‑auto report) — none occurring during permitted karaoke days and times.
Planning and Building Director John King recalled that the original application sought a mixed format with DJs and live bands but council had approved karaoke to start. King told council staff could conduct neighborhood outreach and return within a month or two with survey results and a recommendation. He said the outreach could include a combination of door‑to‑door contacts, mailers and follow‑up materials for residents who miss contact.
Council members emphasized surveying the immediate neighbors rather than relying solely on an online poll. One member said: “I just really want the survey to be reflective of the community around there,” and another supported neighborhood door‑to‑door contacts and flyers to ensure affected residents have an opportunity to comment. The council gave direction to staff to proceed with the community survey and outreach and to bring back findings for a future decision on whether to allow DJs or live bands in addition to karaoke.
The city also directed annual review of the permit and neighborhood outreach as part of any future recommendation.
