Regulation of Convenience Stores – Two resolutions regulating convenience stores that are open between 10 PM and 5 AM were submitted to the Council and referred to the Council’s Quality of Life and Public Safety Committee and for Public Hearing on May 21, 2007. The first resolution requires a special permit for operation between 10 PM and 5 AM and establishes security standards. The second resolution provides additional enforcement powers to the Police. (Items #28 and 29)
Judging by the number of incidents reported outside of these late night/24-hour convenience stores, I’m surprised it’s taken this long to put forth a resolution. The stores themselves aren’t the problem, but give criminals an opportunity to gather, sell drugs, et cetera.