HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES No. 08-92 - Fee 4 Entertainment Application CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Establishment of a new fee for processing an Entertainment
Application consistent with the Entertainment Ordinance.
SUBMITTED BY: Tony Bagato, Principal Planner
DATE: October 9, 2008
CONTENTS: Recommendation
Resolution No. 0�-92, Establishing Application Fee
Section 5.100, Entertainment Permit
Recommendation:
That the City Council waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. os-92 ,
adopting a $150 fee for a Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit review and
a $300 fee for an Entertainment Site Plan review, consistent with the Municipal Code
Section 5.100, Entertainment Permit.
Executive Summary:
Approval of staff's recommendation will establish new fees for processing all Entertainment
Applications consistent with the City of Palm Desert's Entertainment Ordinance.
Discussion:
On June 26, 2008, the City Council approved an ordinance establishing Section 5.100 in the
Palm Desert Municipal Code requiring an entertainment permit for business owners who
want to provide permanent entertainment or entertainment as part of a special event. Staff
has prepared an Entertainment Permit Application and is requesting that the City Council
adopt a fee for the new application. In determining the cost of the application, staff is
presenting two options to the City Council: a staff time cost recovery fee or a flat fee.
A methodology used for determining a base was staff time cost recovery, staff calculated
the hourly rates and time used to review an application by each person who would review it.
Based on the survey of hourly rates and time used, the cost of the application for an
entertainment permit would be $1,106.00.
The second option is to adopt a flat fee for the Entertainment Application. Staff contacted
the City of Palm Springs, City of Cathedral City and the City of Indio to survey how much
each city charges for a special event permit. The following cities charge the following fees:
Staff Report � �
Page 2 � �
October 9, 2008 �� ;
� b
N ��
G) N
q O
• City of Palm Springs: $229 for special events. W �
• City of Cathedral City: $300 for events with less than 500 people, $600 for events� �
with more than 500 people. N +�
�" �
• City of Indio: $75 for special events, $645 for businesses with entertainment. ,�
a
H N
If the City Council is interested in adopting a flat fee, staff recommends a fee in the amount a w°
of $150.00 for the entertainment application related to one-time special events and a fee of� �
$300 for review and approval of applications for continuing offerings of entertainment by a o �
business. w
N
GJ GJ
d d
4a Fa
Analysis: M
I �
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a flat fee for the Entertainment Application.� �
Although a flat fee will not recover all costs for review and approval, staff believes that if the,� ,�
fee is too costly to small business owners it would discourage them from applying for the.� a
permit, which would result in the need for policing unpermitted events. The purpose of the �a
Entertainment Ordinance is to regulate, not prohibit, entertainment associated with� , p
businesses and special events. Staff is not anticipating a large volume of applications forq � �
this type of use, therefore the cumulative loss of staff costs for processing these°' ,� .�
applications will not be significant. Staff recommends a flat fee for $150 for one-time� d �
special events with entertainment and $300 for review and approval of an Entertainment� w �
Site Plan for businesses who offer entertainment on an ongoing basis.. Staff is also � �e a
recommending that this fee be in place for two years, then staff will restudy the actual costs� a w
and time used for reviewing these permits and may recommend a different fee at that time. o �O o
av
• � �
O rl N
'�i W N
Submitted by: Department Head: o � ��
.� •� ,d ,.�
� � N� i.�
r-I i� OD
o q q �n
N G! •rl pq
Tony Ba ato, Lauri Aylaian, a � � `'
Principal Planner Director of Community Development +� �� o 0
a +� +� y
�v° mwb�n
`� a � a",
Approval: � a W y �
R� G1
q � a �I
:;ITY COUNCII,�TZON t '� � � ,
Homer Cro ��p DENIED � �,
ACM for Develop ent Services ��z��" ���� ' N ''{ o N
y� ..e., a, � ��
R �'�l.a'6"a g.�. w
��C.:C�1�.i � � QI C r"�
�'.`2:.�:;�i; .a .r.�.rt.-, � �.I � Fa
Lti�:i i�i v �.�» . m�...��.� 0p1 � �
Carlos L. Ort ��vL�����
A��`I'�'<Z:C�� •� W � c�d
City Manager a �� ,� ti
VERT�IED FSY^ .,,„„3 � � H
�riginal an* File wi City C:I��rk� � �f¢�_;��� � oa �
a.� w
it f!� N cC
RESOLUTION NO. 08-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW FEE FOR PROCESSING
AN ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION CONSISTENT WITH THE
ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 26tn
day of June 2008, adopted Ordinance Number 1150A, establishing Section 5.100,
Entertainment Permits.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Palm Desert seeks to adopt a fee for processing
an Entertainment Permit Application consistent with Section 5.100, Entertainment Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, that the City shall adopt a flat fee for processing an Entertainment
Permit in the amount of:
• $150, Temporary Entertainment Special Event Permit
• $300, Entertainment Site Plan
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 9t" day of October 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JEAN M. BENSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
RACHELLE KLASSEN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHAPTER 5.100 RELATED TO
ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS IN SAID CITY
The City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1.
That Chapter 5.100 Entertainment Permits be and the same is hereby added to the
Code of the City of Palm Desert, California to read as follows:
Chapter 5.100 Entertainment Permits.
5.100.010 Definitions.
For purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. "Entertainer' means any person who engages in or performs live entertainment,
whether or not an employee of, or independent contractor for, any business or
nightclub.
B. "Entertainment" means any and every form of non-adult-oriented live
entertainment, performance show, pageant, or act, including, but not limited to,
all forms of live music, singing, live disc jockey-hosted music, grand opening
events, karaoke sing-along, concerts, performance of a play, act, scene, sketch,
burlesque, revue, pantomime, billiards or pool, dancing including, but not limited
to dancing by patrons, floor show, dramatic or poetic reading, perFormance art,
physical demonstrations, fashion shows or modeling, any combination of the
aforementioned, or any other act or exhibition in which one or more persons
perForm or participate for the purpose of entertaining, amusing, arousing, or
otherwise diverting and gaining the attention of patrons, guests, or invitees at a
night club or a business establishment providing entertainment
C. "Entertainment in the normal course of business" means that entertainment that
is routinely presented on a regular basis during regular business hours.
5.100.020 Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit Required.
A. A Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit is required when any business
offers entertainment that is not consistent with a current approved Entertainment
Site P{an (Section 5.100.030). Such events include, but are not limited to,
concerts, radio or television station promotions, talent or pageant shows, special
appearances by celebrities, dance or performance exhibitions.
RMBUS�DERW IM298479.1
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
B. Upon receipt of a written application for a Special Event Temporary
Entertainment Permit, the Administrator shall, within fifteen (15) days, complete - �
an investigation concerning the application and issue written notice to the
applicant of the approval or denial of the request. Review may be expedited
under exigent circumstances at the request of the applicant.
C. Any person or entity desiring to obtain a Special Event Temporary Entertainment
Permit shall file a written application with the Administrator or his or her
designee. Applications must be accompanied by the fee authorized under
Section 5.100.050.
D. Each application for a Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit shall be
signed under penalty of perjury verifying the truth, correctness, and accuracy of
all facts and information contained in the application to the best of the applicant's
knowledge. Each application shall contain the following information:
1. Premises Location. The street address of the premises for which the
permit is required, together with the name of the business or nightclub.
2. Applicant. The name and permanent street address of applicant, and of
the owner and operator or the nightclub, if different than the applicant. If
the applicant is a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability
partnership, general or limited partnership or other form of business entity . ..
other than a sole proprietorship, the name of the business entity shall be
set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation or formation
document, together with the names and residence addresses of each of
its officers, directors, and managing members. The application shall be
signed by the individual who is and shall be responsible for the Special
Event.
3. Site Plan. A site plan or other diagram clearly depicting the layout and
configuration of the premises including the parking and relative location of
all features and fixtures. For the purposes of this section, "features and
fixtures" includes, but is not limited to, all entrances/exits, entertainment
areas, stages, bleachers or seating areas, po�table or fixed toilet facilities
and bathrooms, and other rooms, tables, booths, furniture, bars, kitchens,
and other food or beverage preparation areas.
4. Description of Entertainment. A detailed description of the nature of the
proposed entertainment, including the number of performers or
participants to be involved, the expected number of attendees, and the
type of entertainment, including pyrotechnics or other special effects.
5. Area of Entertainment. A statement describing the area within or on the
premises where entertainment is to be performed and observed with ` '�
reference to the site plan.
RMBUSIDERW IM298479.1
2
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
6. Status of Entertainers. A statement as to whether entertainers are to be
employees of the nightclub or business, including the applicant, owner, or
operator, or whether entertainers are to be independent contractors. A
statement as to whether ente�tainers are to be employed or utilized in food
or beverage service, merchandise sales, or other non-entertainment
related activity.
7. Description of Food and Beverage Service. A detailed description of the
food and beverage service, if any, which will be offered to patrons. If
alcoholic beverages are to be offered for sale and served on the premises,
then a copy of a fiquor license shall be submitted to the City.
8. Hours. The dates and hours during which the proposed entertainment is
desired to be conducted, and the admission fee, if any, to be charged.
9. Minors. A statement as to whether minors will be permitted upon the
premises during entertainment and, if so, during which hours.
10.Managers. The name(s) of the person(s) responsible for the operation,
management, and supervision of the special event.
11.If the applicant is not the owner of the property proposed as the location
for the special event, the applicant shall submit a notarized statement
signed by the property owner consenting to the special event and a copy
of the lease between the property owner and the applicant for the Special
Event Temporary Entertainment Permit.
12.Prior Licenses. A statement as to whether the applicant, owner, or any
person to be responsible for the special event or entertainment has, within
the past�ve (5) years, had any permit or license issued in conjunction with
the sale of alcohol or provision of entertainment and whether du�ing that
period the permit or license was suspended or revoked. If so, then the
application shall provide the name of the issuing agency and an
explanation of the suspension or revocation.
13.Marketing Information. A copy of any print ads, flyers, brochures, mailers,
or other written marketing material for the special event, and the number,
type, and outlet for all radio, television, or internet advertisements.
RMBUSIDERW IM298479.1
3
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
5.100.030 Entertainment Site Plan Required.
...�
A. No business within the City of Palm Desert shall offer Entertainment that is not
covered by an approved Entertainment Site Plan or Special Event Permit. • -.
B. All Entertainment shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations,
including, but not limited to all zoning, Fire, building codes, noise and nuisance
regulations.
C. To establish what constitutes "entertainment in the normal course of a business"
(and exempt from the requirement of a Special Event Permit), an Entertainment
Site Plan shall be filed with the Planning Department for each business location
where the proposed entertainment is to occur. An Entertainment Site Plan shall
include the following information:
1. The nature of the entertainment and the days of the week the
entertainment will be provided.
2. The location where the entertainment will be provided and the hou�s
during which it will be provided.
3. The occupancy limit of the business, as established by the Fire Marshal.
4. Such additional information as the Planning Department may require to
determine if the entertainment offered complies with all City related
ordinances and regulations.
D. Any business established and licensed after 30 days from the effective date of
this ordinance will be required to submit an Entertainment Site Plan prior to
issuance of a business license. Businesses existing and in operation within 30
days of the effective date of this ordinance will be required to file an
Entertainment Site Plan at the time of renewal of their annual business license.
E. City Manager shall designate a department head as Administrator to implement
the provisions of this Chapter, and shall set policy for the application and
implementation of Section 5.100.030.
5.100.040 Exceptions.
Entertainment that qualifies as an adult oriented business shall not be subject to the
provisions of this chapter but, instead, shall be subject to the provisions of Chapters
5.89.
RMBUS\DERW I M298479.1
4
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
5.100.050 Permit Fee.
The initial Entertainment Site Plan application fee, the Special Event Temporary
Entertainment fee, and all appeal fees for a permit shall be set by resolution of the City
Council.
5.100.060 Review and Investigation.
A. Within ten (10) days after receipt of an application for a Special Event Temporary
Ente�tainment Permit or an Entertainment Site Plan filing under this chapter, the
Administrator or his or her designee shall take action upon the application or
filing, and shall provide written notice to the applicant if the application or filing is
deemed to be incomplete. In such case, the Administrator or his or her designee
shall identify what additional inforrnation is required in order to perform a
complete and thorough review and investigation. An applicant for Special Event
Entertainment Permit may �equest expedited review, if special circumstances
warrant expedited review.
B. If the information provided in the application demonstrates that the Special Event
Temporary Entertainment will qualify as an adult—oriented event, then the
Administrator shall cause written notice to be mailed to the applicant of this fact,
requesting that the applicant withdraw the application for a Special Event
Temporary Entertainment Permit and, instead, submit an application for such
licenses and approvals as may be required under Chapters 5.89 of this Code. At
applicanYs election, any fee submitted by the applicant with the application for
the Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit shall either be applied to the
new application, or returned to the applicant.
5.100.070 Permit and Site Plan Approval.
After completing the review and investigation required under Section 5.100.060 [Review
and Investigation] of this chapter, the Administrator shall approve or deny the
application for a Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit or the filing of the
Entertainment Site Plan. The Administrator shall approve the application and grant a
Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit or Entertainment Site Plan, if the
proposal meets all City regulations. The decision of the Administrator shall be final
unless appealed in accordance with Section 5.100.100 Appeals of this chapter.
5.100.080 Non-Transferability of Permits.
No permit or site plan issued or approved under this chapter shall be sold, assigned, or
otherwise transferred by any permit holder or by operation of law to any other person(s)
or entity (ies) or to any other premises or location. Any sale, assignment, or transfer or
attempt to sell, assign, or transfer shall render the permit null and void.
RMBUSIDERWIN1298479.1
5
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
5.100.090 Suspension of Entertainment Site Plan.
A. An Entertainment Site Plan may be suspended pending completion of remedial r�
measures andlor a suspension hearing, if the Administrator has reasonable
cause to determine that any of the events set forth in subsection (C) of this
section has occurred. The Administrator shall serve written notice of the
suspension as provided in the Section 5.100.110 Written Notice of this chapter.
The notice shall specify the reason for suspension, require the applicant, owner,
or operator to take and complete remedial measures removing the default within
ten (10) days. The Notice shall also state a date for the applicant, owner, or
operator to appear before the City Manager or a designated hearing officer to
show cause why the entertainment permit should not be suspended. The City
Manager or hearing officer shall make final decision on the suspension of the
Entertainment Site Plan, subject to appeal to the City Council in accordance with
5.100.100, at the permit-holder's option.
B. The following definitions shall apply to this section:
1. As used in this section, "Reasonable Cause" means observations,
information or other evidence presented as the result of an inspection by
any peace officer, code enforcement office, or other officer whose
responsibility is to uphold and enforce the laws and rules of the City, the
State, or the United States.
2. As used in this section, "Remedial Measures" means actions necessary or
required to correct, resolve, fix, or otherwise remedy a violation of this
chap#er.
C. Any one of the following, including but not limited to, shall be grounds for
suspension of a Entertainment Site Plan:
1. Failure to comply with the terms of the Entertainment Site Plan.
2. Failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
3. The business establishment is being operated in such a manner as to
cause a significant risk of injury or harm to the public health, safety, or
welfare.
4. The night club or business establishment has provided entertainment or
otherwise operating in a manner that qualifies the business as an adult-
oriented business under Chapter 5.89; or
5. Felony criminal conviction in a court of law of any applicant, owner,
operator, manager or the entertainer for conduct engaged in, at, or relating
to, the night club or business establishment.
RMBUSIDERW IM298479.1
6
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
D. The applicant, owner, or operator shall immediately undertake measures to
remedy the noted default and shall notify the Administrator in writing of the
commencement, nature, and completion of these measures.
E. Remedial measures include, but are not limited to: retaining additional security as
determined appropriate by the City's Chief of Police, limitation or elimination of
the sale of alcoholic beverages, reducing hours of operation or entertainment,
installation of sound mitigation measures, and/or reimbursement of costs related
to City services provided to mitigate any ongoing public nuisance.
5.10Q.095 Suspension, Revocation or Denial of Special Event Temporary
Entertainment Permit.
A. The Administrator may suspend or revoke a Special Event Temporary
Entertainment Permit if the applicant fails to comply with the terms of the permit,
or if the Special Event is being conducted in such a manner as to cause a
significant risk of injury or harm to the public health, safety, or wetfare.
B. Upon suspending, revoking or denying any Special Event Temporary
Entertainment Permit, the applicant may appeal the Administrator's action in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 5.100.100 Appeals.
5.100.097 Revocation of Entertainment Site Plan.
A. The Administrator may revoke the Ente�tainment Site Plan if any of the following
are determined:
1. The applicant, owner, or operator of the nightcfub or business
estabiishment has failed to commence and complete Remedial Measures.
2. The Entertainment Site Plan has been suspended at least two (2) times
during the previous six (6) months.
B. Should there be a determination by the Administrator of an immediate need
because of pending threats tv public health safety or welfare of the citizens of the
Ciry of Palm Desert, the Administrator may cause the immediate revocation of
said permit.
5.100.100 Appeals.
A. In the event that an application for a Special Event Temporary Entertainment
Permit is denied, or in the event of suspension/revocation of an Entertainment
Site Plan or Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit, written notice of the
action shall be given within five (5) business days to the applicant, specifying the
ground(s) of the denial, suspension, or revocation and a description of the
hearing rights provided by subsection C of this section. Notice of the action may
be personally served or served by first-class postage prepaid and addressed to
RMBUSIDERW IN\298479.1
7
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
the applicant at the address set forth in the application. Mailed notice shall be
deemed received three (3) days after mailing. ---�
B. If the application for a Special Event Temporary Entertainment Permit or a
Entertainment Site Plan is approved or deemed approved by the Administrator's
action or failure to act, such action or inaction may be challenged by any
aggrieved party by filing a request for reconsideration with the Administrator
within ten (10) days of the date of the application's approval, and shall be subject
to the time limits of this section. The Administrator shall issue his or her
reconsidered decision within 10 days of receipt of a request for reconsideration.
C. The applicant or any aggrieved party may appeal to the city manager the
decision of the Administrator, or of the reconsidered decision of the
Administrator, by the filing of a written petition with the City Clerk within ten (1Q)
days following the day of mailing of the Administrator's officer's reconsidered
decision. All such petitions shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be public
records. The city manager shall review the decision of the Administrator within
ten (10) days of the receipt of the appeal, unless the applicant agrees to a longer
period, or requests expedited review due to exigent circumstances. The city
manager may review the matter solely on the basis of the written record or may
hold an informal hearing with the applicant and any aggrieved party. The city
manager's final decision shall be issued within fifteen days of the receipt of the
appeal unless review is extended or expedited as provided above. Applicant or ,,,,.,
any aggrieved party may immediately challenge the final decision of the city
manager by writ of mandamus pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section
1094.8, or, in the alternative, may petition for review to the City Council The City
Council shall, at a duly noticed meeting within thirty (30) days from the date the
written petition was filed, consider the petition, including at its discretion the
transcript of the hearing and any oral or written arguments which may be offered
to the City Council by the appellant and respondent. No additional testimony or
other evidence shall be received or considered by the City Council. At the
conclusion of the review, a majority of the City Council members present shall in
its discretion grant or deny review. If review is granted, the City Council may
decide to sustain the decision, modify the decision, or o�der the decision stricken
and issue such order as the City Council finds is supported by the entire record.
The action of the City Council shall be final and conclusive, shall be rendered in
writing within ten (10) days, and such written decision shall be immediately
mailed or delivered to the appellant(s) and there shalt be no additional right of
appeal or reconsideration.
RMBUSIDERW I M298479.1
$
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A •
5.100.110 Written Notices.
All notices, the service of which is required under this chapter, shall be in writing,
addressed to the applicant or other person specified in the application or permit, and
served to the address specified in the applicant or permit. Each notice shall be either
personally served or served by deposit in the United States mail, first class, postage
prepaid. Service shall be deemed complete upon personal service or deposit in the
United States mail.
5.100.120 Violation of Chapter.
A. It is unlawful for any person or entity to violate any provision or to fail to comply
with any of the requirements of this chapter. In addition to other remedies
provided by law, any person violating any provision of the chapter for failing to
comply with any of the requirements is deemed guilty af an infraction in
accordance with Chapter 1.12 of this Code.
B. Each person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day, or any portion thereof, during which
any violation of or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter is
committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or
corporation, and each instance shall be deemed punishable a provided in this
chapter.
C. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as permitting conduct not
prescribed herein and shall not affect the enforceability of any other applicable
provisions of law.
5.100.130 Attorney's Fee's
The applicant for, or the holder of, an Entertainment Permit or a Special Event
Temporary Permit shall, at his or her option, have the right to enter into a contract with
the City that provides that the applicant or holder shall have the right to recover
reasonable attorney fees for any subsequent proceedings pursuant to this Chapter in
which a permit is initially denied, suspended or revoked, should the applicant or holder
ultimately prevail in the proceeding before the City or in any subsequent litigation. The
contract shall also provide that the city recover f�om the applicant or holder its
reasonable attorney fees, should the city ultimately prevail.
RMBUS\DERWIN1298479.t
9
ORDINANCE NO. 1150A
SECTION 2.
This ordinance complies with the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of
California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 02-60", in that pursuant to Section
3.07, the ordinance is exempt because there is no possibility that the adoption of the
ordinance will have any significant negative effect on the environrnent.
SECTION 3.
The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this
ordinance in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of general circulation, published and
circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in full force and effective
thirty(30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this 10th day
of J�, 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: FERGUSON, FINERTY, KELLY, SPIEGEL, and BENSON
NOES: NONE .
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE �
��,�,
. BENSON, YOR
ATTEST:
RA HE LE . KI_ASS , CITY CLE K
CITY OF PAUvI DESFRT, CALIFORNIA
� — ICP— o�
R M B U S1D E RW I M298479.1
10