Politics & Government

Cantina Diablo Rooftop Deck, Motel Licenses on City Commission Agenda Tonight

Changes to Royal Oak's sidewalk cafe ordinance and police hires are among the many items to be discussed at City Hall.

The Royal Oak City Commission is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. today at . Highlights of tonight's agenda include:

  • A public hearing for removal of Dutch elm diseased trees will be held.
  • Commissioners will consider amending the plan of operation for , which includes changing the floor plans on the first and second levels, and changing the hours of operation among other items. The Liquor Control Committee, by a vote of 2-1, opposed allowing music on the second floor, which consists of a an enclosed dining area and a rooftop deck.
  • Commissioners will also . The commission can either suspend or revoke the licenses of each.
  • The city manager will recommend revisions to the sidewalk café ordinance that includes restricting restaurants from hanging anything on the outside of café railing, such as planters, so as not to obstruct pedestrian pathways.
  • Commissioners will consider a police department request to hire three additional officers.


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