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STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO POSSESS AND CONSUME
ALCOHOL IN CONNECTION WITH AN OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION
AT THE NEW PALM DESERT VISITOR CENTER, 73-470 EL
PASEO, ON JANUARY 26, 2011.
SUBMITTED BY: Donna Gomez, Visitor Center Manager
DATE: January 13, 2011
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of alcohol in connection
with the open house reception at the new Palm Desert Visitor Center, 73-470
El Paseo, to be held on January 26, 2011.
Background
The Palm Desert Visitor Center opened at its new El Paseo and San Pablo location on
Friday, December 10. In order to introduce the new location to the community it is
recommended that an informal open house be held. Invitations will be sent to hotels, the El
Paseo Business Association and its members, local attractions, Convention and Visitors
Authority, Chamber of Commerce, etc. Notice of the event will also appear in the City's
Brightside Newsletter as well as PD Style magazine.
The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
and will include hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks.
Fiscal Analysis
Staff estimates it will spend under $1,000 for food and drink associated with the opening.
Funds are available in the Visitor Center Special Events budget, Account No. 110-4419-
453-3061.
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