A major focus was on CM Diamond Importers LLC, operating as Ivon’s, where an incident on March 8, 2025, involved an intoxicated employee, Patrick Murphy, who assaulted a police officer. Chairwoman Kathleen Joyce and other board members reviewed a detailed police report presented by Detective Gallagher. According to the report, Murphy was intoxicated and causing a disturbance, prompting staff to restrain him and eventually call the police. Officers faced challenges as Murphy resisted assistance, leading to his arrest for disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Attorney William Burke, representing Ivon’s, confirmed that the staff cooperated with police and accepted a citation issued following a license inspection. The COO, Mark Malatesta, testified that Murphy was not scheduled to work that evening and had only come for a meal and drink. Malatesta emphasized Murphy’s previous good record and explained that staff noticed his intoxication after a second drink, attempting multiple strategies to deescalate the situation before involving the police. The board questioned the discrepancies in Murphy’s employment status and the actions taken by Ivon’s management, which included retraining staff on alcohol service practices. The board took the matter under advisement.

Another discussion centered around Rock Bottom Group LLC, where a February 26, 2025, incident involved a manager, Guan Herrera, in a physical altercation with a patron, Thomas Savage. The board examined a police report detailing Savage’s failure to pay for drinks and subsequent assault on Herrera, who defended himself. Savage, described as highly impaired, was summoned for assault charges but not arrested. The board reviewed a follow-up report noting the lack of video evidence from the restaurant and questioned Herrera about his attempts to manage the situation. Herrera recounted multiple confrontations with Savage, expressing frustration at his disruptive behavior. The board noted violations during a subsequent license premise inspection and took the matter under advisement.

The board also addressed a violent incident at Chubs Taco and Tequila Bar on May 2, 2025, involving a fight between patrons. Detective Gallagher’s report described a chaotic scene with broken glass and a suspect, Tyler Ross, assaulting an officer. The establishment’s representative, Carrie Sanche, described their typical lack of security on Friday nights due to low business volume and noted new security measures implemented since the incident. The board inquired about the timeline and patrons’ presence at the establishment, taking the matter under advisement.

A notable case involved an altercation at the Landown Pub on February 29, where allegations of assault and racial slurs were exchanged between patrons and staff. The police report, discussed by Sergeant Gallagher, included a complaint from Jaden Seo, who accused a bouncer of making racial comments and assaulting his friend, Paul Lee. Seo testified about the confrontation, detailing their experience outside the pub in harsh weather while waiting for an Uber. Attorney Quilty, representing the bouncer, countered with claims of video evidence showing no significant physical altercation beyond pushing. The board examined conflicting narratives and requested further documentation on de-escalation training and surveillance footage to clarify the incident.

Lastly, overcrowding issues at Loretta’s Last Call on April 4, 2025, were scrutinized. Detective Hernandez reported that the establishment exceeded its permitted capacity both inside and on the patio. General Manager Gabby Wooten acknowledged the violation, explaining their reliance on a mechanical counting system that failed to account for the patio. Wooten defended the management practices and described corrective measures implemented, including a dual counting system. The board sought to review video evidence to resolve discrepancies between the police and internal counts, taking the matter under advisement.