HomeMy WebLinkAboutJoslyn Center - FY 18-19 - PDMC 9.58.010STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: September 27, 2018
PREPARED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
REQUEST: Approve an exception to Palm Desert Municipal Code Section
9.58.010 (Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property)
for the sale and consumption of alcohol at the Joslyn Center (73-750
Catalina Way) for FY 2018-19.
Recommendation
By Minute Motion,
1. Approve an exception to Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 9.58.010
(Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property) for the sale and
consumption of alcohol at the Joslyn Center (73-750 Catalina Way) for FY
2018-19
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any California Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control documents, as required.
Strategic Plan
Approval of this request does not directly tie into the strategic results portion identified in
the Palm Desert Strategic Plan. However, events at the Joslyn Center are geared toward
a wide audience and provide a cultural and lifestyle enrichment for all ages.
Background Analysis
The Joslyn Center is a nonprofit community organization providing programs, services
and activities for adults over 50 years old in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Indian
Wells. The Center hosts numerous weekly programs and activities that are designed to
encourage active involvement.
In FY 2018-19, the Joslyn Center will have various events (both internal and external) at
their facility and some may involve the serving of alcohol beverages. As alcohol may be
served, they are requesting a municipal code exception to Palm Desert Municipal Code
Section 9.58.010 (Consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property). Under their
new lease agreement with the City, the Joslyn Center is also required to maintain liquor
liability insurance.
Municipal Code Exception -Joslyn Center
September 27, 2018
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Staff recommends approval of the exception from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019,
and authorization of the City Manager to sign any California Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control documents, as required.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW
N/A
DEPT. REVIEW
FINANCIAL REVIEW CITY MANAGER
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