It looks like the Rizzolos will have to find a new family business.
The city continued its crackdown of the Crazy Horse Too Gentleman's Club on Wednesday, barring anyone who is a "blood relative" or has been married to a family member of owner Rick Rizzolo from being employed by the topless club or even stepping into the place.
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The city's new conditions on leaseholder Mike Signorelli's liquor license come after two family members were revealed to be working at the strip club, according to City Attorney Brad Jerbic.
"The goal of replacing the old regime with Mr. Signorelli was a complete divorce," Jerbic said.
Signorelli last month promised the city that he wanted to reopen the topless club under a clean slate. On Wednesday, Signorelli said he had been unaware that family members were connected to Rizzolo. Signorelli's lawyer, Steve Caruso, said Signorelli had been busy getting the business off the ground.
Signorelli agreed to the new requirements.
On Sept. 6, the City Council imposed a $2.2 million fine and revoked Rizzolo's liquor license after Rizzolo, the company that owned Crazy Horse Too, and 16 club employees entered into federal plea agreements. A District Court judge later reduced the fine to $1 million, maximum.
The City Council agreed to issue a new liquor license for Signorelli last month. He is leasing the building for $400,000 a month, with one of the conditions that no one who pleaded guilty to federal crimes be involved in the business. The license is subject to a three-month review.
Council members pointed to members of the public who reported that Rizzolos continued to work there. Former councilman and relentless Crazy Horse Too foe Steve Miller has sent numerous e-mails and messages to the City Council alleging that the Rizzolos continued to operate the club.
In one, dated Oct. 20, he wrote, "Rick Rizzolo's 22-year-old son Dominic is now running the CH2 (Crazy Horse Too) with Rick's brother Ralph as the number two guy."
Jim DiFiore, business and licensing director, said the city does routine inspections of all city facilities, as do members of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Councilman Steve Ross told Signorelli he was "shocked" to see him "again in such a short amount of time."
"I hope you recommit yourself to making significant changes," Ross told him.
