HomeMy WebLinkAbout73-24 - Opposing Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on County PropertyRESOLUTION NO. 73-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
OPPOSING THE LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS FOR THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON COUNTY PROPERTY, AND SETTING FORTH
THE REASON THEREFOR.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
THAT, WHEREAS, the County of Orange proposes to lift its restrictions
on the sale of alcoholic beverages on County property, particularly its parks
and beaches; and
WHEREAS, said parks and beaches are the meeting place and the recrea-
tional areas for juveniles, particularly young children; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on public parks and beaches
will result in an increased unlawful sale of said alcoholic beverages to
minors; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on County public beaches and
parks will unreasonably increase the incidents of intoxication among adults,
resulting in an unnecessary disturbance of peace, quiet and the enjoyment of
leisure time at said beaches and parks; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages on County public beaches and
parks will tend to increase the incidents of criminal activity, littering,
loud and tumultuous conduct, all of which will tend to outrage public
decency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa is opposed to any relaxation of the rules prohibiting the sale of
alcoholic beverages on County beaches and park properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa
is opposed to the granting of any permits by either the State Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board or the County of Orange for the sale of alcoholic
beverages on County beaches and park properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to
each City within the County of Orange with a request that similar resolutions
be adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Board of Supervisors for Orange County with a letter requesting that it
receive favorable attention.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Sacramento.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 1473.
4yoofe--the City of Costa Mesa
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Cos V
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa and ex -officio
Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Resolution No. 73--24 was duly and regularly passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 2nd day of April, 1973.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the City of Costa Mesa, this 3rd day of April, 1973.
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City Clerk and ex -officio Cle of the
City Council of the City of Cato Mesa