Brief

The Block Family Trust, represented by Brett Engstrom of LiquorLicense.com, petitioned the City Council for a public convenience or necessity determination to authorize alcohol sales at 2222 East Damon Street (case ZA-2025-3737-CUB). Council voted 14-0-1 on March 10, 2026, to adopt the item, which was finalized on March 11. The ABC Office, applicant, and representative were notified of the Council action on March 19.

Full summary

Craig Block's Block Family Trust sought City Council approval for alcohol sales at 2222 East Damon Street through the conditional-use authorization process. The application, referenced as case ZA-2025-3737-CUB, required a Council determination that public convenience or necessity justified the license. The matter was initiated on January 7, 2026, when the Public Convenience or Necessity document was referred to Council. The item proceeded through a standard review process. On February 13, the City Clerk scheduled the matter for Council consideration on February 17, 2026. Council continued the item to March 10, allowing additional time for deliberation. On March 10, the full City Council voted 14-0-1 to adopt the item, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51. The single abstention came from one Council member; no votes were cast against approval. The Council action became final on March 11, 2026. On March 19, the City Clerk notified the ABC Office, the applicant (Block Family Trust), and the representative (Brett Engstrom) of the Council's approval. The file remains open and subject to the standard two-year expiration date of March 10, 2028.

Activity (7)

• 2026-03-19 City Clerk notified ABC Office, Applicant and Representative of Council Action.
• 2026-03-11 Council action final.
• 2026-03-10 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-02-17 Council continued item to March 10, 2026 .
• 2026-02-13 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on February 17, 2026.
• 2026-01-07 Public Convenience or Necessity document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-01-07 Document submitted by Craig Block - Block Familly Trust, dated January 7, 2025.

Documents (8)

• 2026-03-11 Council Action · council_action
• 2026-02-26 Communication from Deputy City Clerk - Returned Mail · other
• 2026-01-07 Public Convenience or Necessity Application · other
• 2026-01-07 Attachment to Application submitted 1-07-26 - Letter of Determination · attachment
• 2026-01-07 Attachment to Application submitted 1-07-26 - Mailing List · attachment
• 2026-01-07 Attachment to Application submitted 1-07-26 - CUB Application Package · attachment
• 2026-01-07 Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning · other
• 2026-01-07 Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department · other