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File #: 25-1055    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/26/2025 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 9/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Resolution Authorizing a Determination of Public Convenience Related to the Issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License
Sponsors: Steve Madrone
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Resolution Authorizing a Determination of Public Convenience Related to the Issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License to the Owner/Operator of Camp Trinidad LLC located at 3443 Patrick’s Point Dr. in Trinidad, CA, 3. Information and Instructions for Section 23958.4 B&P from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

 

To:                                                               Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Supervisor Steve Madrone                                          

 

Agenda Section:                     Consent                     

 

Vote Requirement:                     Majority

 

SUBJECT:

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Resolution Authorizing a Determination of Public Convenience Related to the Issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage Licenseend

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RECOMMENDATION(S):

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That the Board of Supervisors:

1.                     Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the determination of public convenience related to the issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License to the owner/operator of Camp Trinidad LLC, located at 3443 Patrick’s Point Dr. in Trinidad, CA.

 

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STRATEGIC PLAN:

This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.

 

Area of Focus:  A Diverse, Equitable & Robust Economy                     

Strategic Plan Category:  2002 - Promote a robust tourism economy

 

DISCUSSION:

Camp Trinidad LLC, located at 3443 Patrick’s Point Dr. in Trinidad, CA, has submitted an application to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License.

 

The Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License is specifically designed for businesses that operate as a convenience store, grocery store or small market. This license permits the sale of beer and wine for consumption off-premises where they are purchased. It does not authorize the sale of distilled spirits or hard liquor.

 

Camp Trinidad LLC received notification from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that they needed a resolution from the County of Humboldt’s Board of Supervisors to make a determination of “public convenience.” Upon adoption of the resolution, Camp Trinidad LLC may proceed with the approval process. 

 

Supervisor Madrone has conducted community outreach within the area of this business and recommends approval of the resolution.

 

 

SOURCE OF FUNDING: 

None

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There are no direct costs associated with associated with the attached resolution authorizing the determination of public convenience related to the issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License. As a result, the recommended action will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.

 

STAFFING IMPACT:

Adoption of the attached resolution authorizing the determination of public convenience related to the issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License will not impact current staffing levels.

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

 

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Board could choose to find that the issuance of a Type 20 license is not a “public convenience” or “public necessity” in which case the Alcoholic Beverage Control license would be denied.

 

ATTACHMENTS:

1.                     Resolution Authorizing a Determination of Public Convenience Related to the Issuance of a Type 20 Alcoholic Beverage License to the Owner/Operator of Camp Trinidad LLC located at 3443 Patrick’s Point Dr. in Trinidad, CA

2.                     Information and Instructions for Section 23958.4 B&P from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

 

PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:

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