Pomona Council will hold hearing on downtown business

City Council members will conduct a public hearing Monday night involving ongoing concerns with an East Second Street business.

Council members will have the opportunity to suspend or revoke a modified conditional use permit issued to Angelo's Pizzeria, 135 E. Second St. Another option is to give the establishment's owner more time to meet requirements set by the city.

The business has drawn the city's attention since December 2007 after it was granted permission to serve alcoholic beverages and became the source of fights and other problems.

In October, after months of discussion between representatives for the city and the business, an agreement was reached that involved owner Jason Abboud making a series of modifications to his establishment. City leaders said they would review the matter again in December.

At the December review city staff reported that Abboud had not complied with a number of requirements and still has not done so, according to a city staff report.

The requirements involve taking out building permits, completing an entertainment permit application, submitting a security plan to the city and other matters.

Council members will have the option of giving Abboud more time to comply with the requirements, to modify his conditional use permit or suspend it, according to a city staff report.

The closed portion of the meeting will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the open portion at Pomona City Hall, 505 S. Garey Ave.