Brief

Chang Management Services, Inc. applied for approval to conduct alcohol sales at Kodama Lounge, a business located at 123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street #301. The application involved a conditional use permit and zone variance review (CUB 80-287 / ZA 80-287). A public convenience or necessity document was submitted and referred to Council in early August. The City Clerk scheduled the item for Council consideration on September 15, 2026. Council voted 14-0-1 to adopt the item, approving the alcohol sales. The adoption is subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51, meaning Council members may request to revisit the vote within a specified timeframe.

Full summary

Chang Management Services, Inc., represented by Jackson Chang, filed an application for approval of alcohol sales at Kodama Lounge, located at 123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street, Unit 301. The application required both a conditional use permit and a zone variance, designated as CUB 80-287 and ZA 80-287, because the proposed alcohol sales use required special approval under city zoning and land use regulations. The application process began in early August 2026 when Chang Management Services submitted the necessary documentation. A public convenience or necessity finding was prepared and referred to the City Council on August 7, 2026. This type of finding is typically required for certain alcohol retail or on-premise sales establishments to demonstrate that the proposed use serves a legitimate public need and meets specified criteria. On September 15, 2026, the City Council voted 14-0-1 to adopt and approve the item. The vote was nearly unanimous, with one council member either absent or abstaining. Under Council Rule 51, the adoption is subject to reconsideration, meaning any council member may move to reconsider the vote within a designated period if circumstances change or additional concerns arise. The file remains open and does not expire until September 15, 2028. The approval allows Kodama Lounge to proceed with alcohol sales operations at the specified location, contingent on compliance with all applicable city regulations and any conditions imposed by the Council.

Activity (4)

• 2026-09-15 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-09-11 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on September 15, 2026.
• 2026-08-07 Public Convenience or Necessity document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-08-06 Document submitted by Chang Management Services, INC (Jackson Chang), dated August 3, 2026.

Documents (4)

• 2026-08-03 Attachment to Application submitted 8-03-26 - Letter of Determination · attachment
• 2026-08-03 Public Convenience or Necessity Application · other
• 2026-08-03 Attachment to Application submitted 8-03-26 - Supporting Doucment · attachment
• 2026-08-03 Attachment to Application submitted 8-03-26 - Mailing List · attachment

Council votes (1)

• 2026-09-15 Vote — 14-0-1 · Regular