Zodiac Karaoke and Pub's application to extend opening hours until 3 a.m. was rejected.
A karaoke pub's request to stay open one hour later has been shelved, but staff will look into a pilot program to enrich Richmond's nightlife.
City staff recommended against approving the application, citing community safety concerns and community opposition to a 2004 application of a similar nature in a report to the committee. "We could come into the 21st century on how people socialize," said Coun. Kash Heed, who was in favour of exploring options to meet the lifestyle needs of residents.
“That’s like comparing the hospital precinct area and the low barrier housing to the Downtown Eastside, you know. That’s ridiculous if you use that as a comparison,” he said. "I'm wondering what constitutes bad behaviour relative to everybody else," said Coun. Alexa Loo, who also brought up establishments including the Buck & Ear and Earls.
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