HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAM - Temp Waiver FY 19-20 - 18 EventsSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: September 26, 2019
PREPARED BY: Amy Lawrence, Management Analyst
REQUEST: Consideration of a temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal
Code sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (consumption and
possession of alcoholic beverages on public property) at the Palm
Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert located at 72567 Highway 111
for FY 19/20.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
Approve a temporary waiver to Palm Desert Municipal Code (PDMC)
sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 (consumption and possession of alcoholic
beverages on public property) for the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm
Desert to hold up to 18 events during FY 19/20; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control permits, as required.
Strateqic Plan Obiective
Activities held at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert (PSAM) creates a better
community for residents and visitors to Palm Desert. This concept is in line with the Arts
& Culture Mini -Vision of the 2013-2033 Strategic Plan, Envision Palm Desert — Forward
Together which states:
"Arts and culture give a community its soul. Palm Desert is the cultural core of
the Coachella Valley. Cultural tourism drives economic growth in Palm
Desert. The community is host to internationally recognized cultural events
that bring significant economic benefits to the City. Palm Desert is a leader in
arts education, ensuring a well-rounded population that possesses high levels
of creativity and critical thinking skills."
Discussion
The Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert (PSAM) is requesting approval to serve
alcoholic beverages onsite during various events throughout FY 19/20. Upon approval,
September 12, 2019 - Staff Report
PSAM — PDMC Waiver for FY 19/20 Events
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PSAM will apply for all required permits and adhere to all regulations stipulated by the
City, the Police Department, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control. Staff will work with PSAM to ensure that they have liquor liability on their
insurance policy prior to commencement of events.
Event Information:
PSAM continues to be a strong partner with the City's First Weekend programming by
hosting First Friday events which include live music and catered food, beer, and wine.
The sculpture garden and Carriage Lane lend themselves well to outdoor functions and
PSAM expects approximately 300-400 attendees at each event. Events are held on the
first Friday of each month, November through May. Additionally, PSAM hosts opening
receptions and other annual events throughout the year, such as the Legacy Circle
event and the Friends and Founders event, which also may include live music and
catered food, beer, and wine. As such, staff is requesting approval for the temporary
waiver of PDMC sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 for up to 18 events during FY 19/20.
Fiscal Analvsis
There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW
N/A
Robert W. Hargreaves
City Attorney
DEPT. REVIEW
Ryan Stendell
Director of Community
Development
FINANCIAL
REVIEW
N/A
Janet M. Moore
Director of Finance
City Manager, Lauri Aylaian:
APPLICANT: Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert
72567 Highway 111
Palm Desert, California 92260
Attn: Thomas Wooten
ATTACHMENTS: Tentative List of Events
ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER
rine
ity Manager
Tentative PSAM in PALM DESERT Events with Alcohol 2019 - 2020
Date Event Time Alcohol
11.01.19
11.07.19
12.06.19
12.14.19
01.03.20
02.07.20
03.06.20
04.03.20
TBD - 2nd or 3rd week of April
05.01.20
TBD - Possibly May
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
AC Exhibiton Opening Reception
4pm - 8pm x
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
Imaging Change Opening Reception
10am - 2pm x
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
AC Exhibiton Opening Reception (Spring)
TBD x
Galen First Friday
4pm - 8pm x
Spring Exhibition Opening Reception
TBD x
Legacy Circle Event
TBD x
Friends & Founders Event
TBD x