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File #: 26-158   
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/11/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Live Entertainment Permit Renewal for Casa Diaz.
Attachments: 1. Casa Diaz COA updated 022526
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TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN MENSEN, CHIEF OF POLICE


SUBJECT
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Live Entertainment Permit Renewal for Casa Diaz.


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RECOMMENDATION
Approval of a Live Entertainment Permit renewal for the Casa Diaz at 7041 Schaefer Avenue, for a period of 12 months, subject to quarterly review of satisfactory compliance with terms, conditions, and restrictions of the permit.
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CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Superior Customer Service







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BACKGROUND
Casa Diaz Restaurant, located at 7041 Schaefer Avenue, Suite A-D, submitted a Live Entertainment Permit that was approved by the City Council in 2023 for a 12-month period, which was renewed in late 2024. This renewal request is for the continuation of a live band Sunday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, that includes a DJ and/or a 5/6-person live band.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the Chino Municipal Code, Title 5 Business Licenses and Regulations, Chapter 5.20, Live Entertainment, 5.20.005 - 5.20.080, the Chino Police Department processed the original application, which included an administrative investigation of the applicant's business. The investigation also included reviewing the application for completeness, verifying the identity of the owner and manager and a review of calls for service at the location. The investigation did not result in any immediate disqualifying information being located with regard to the business owner.
Since approval in 2023, including the subsequent renewal, no incidents have been reported. Therefore, it is recommended the attached agreed upon conditions of the L...

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