HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove Consumption of Alcohol SprngFest 2003 at Civic Center Park CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF THE SALE, POSSESSION,AND CONSUMPTION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING SPRINGFEST 2003 BY THE
COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION & PARKS FOUNDATION
DATE: MARCH 27, 2003
CONTENTS: CORRESPONDENCE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY
RECREATION & PARKS FOUNDATION
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, permit the sales, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on
City-owned property in connection with a special event, SpringFest 2003, scheduled to be
held on Saturday, April 6, 2003.
Executive Summary:
Each year the City of Palm Desert produces SpringFest, a day in the park when the City
Council thanks Palm Desert residents for its support of policies, programs, and projects. The
sale and possession of alcoholic beverages at special events requires City Council approval,
therefore,this request is to facilitate that activity. All proceeds will benefit community projects.
Background:
Pursuant to Palm Desert Municipal Code 9.58.040,the Palm Desert City Council must grant
permission to allow alcoholic beverages within the City's Civic Center Park. The Coachella
Valley Recreation & Park Foundation is the applicant for beer sale at the eleventh annual
SpringFest. The sale, possession, and consumption of beer will be limited to a beer garden
area, which is specifically designated as such.
The City Council will grant, if passed, a permit for the sale of beer contingent upon approval
of the Palm Desert Police Department,and a one-day permit issued by the Alcohol Beverage
Control Board. City staff will work with event organizers on the specific location and hours of
operation for the beer garden.
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STAFF REPORT
MARCH 27, 2003
CVR&P Foundation Beer Garden Page 2
Staff recommends that the City Council permit the sale, possession, and consumption of
alcoholic beverages pursuant to PDMC 9.58.040 for SpringFest 2003, a special event to
schedul d Io be held on April 6, 2003.
PATRICIA SCULLY PAUL GIBSON
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST TREASURER/FINANCE DIRECTOR
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February 11 , 2003
Ms. Linda Vassalli
Coachella Valley Recreation Foundation
45871 Clinton Street
Indio, California 92201
Dear Linda:
On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I would like to invite the Coachella Valley
Recreation Foundation to host the beer garden at this year's SpringFest, which is
scheduled to be held on April 6, 2003, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Community members who participate serve on the SpringFest Committee are to be
commended for their contributions to this event, and the City is grateful to the
Foundation its assistance in organizing an event which has become much anticipated
among our residents of all ages.
Best wishes for a most successful event. If there is anyway in which I may be of
assistance to you or the members of the SpringFest Committee, please do not hesitate
to contact my office.
Sincerely,
PATRICIA SCULLY
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST