HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 - CC-8 - Request for Alcohol Service - 4/15/2014CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2014 ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION AT FAIRVIEW
PARK FOR ANNUAL FISH FRY
DATE: APRIL 4, 2014
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CEO
PRESENTATION BY: DANIEL BAKER, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Baker (714) 754-5156
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club's
("Club") request to sell wine and beer at the 2014 Fish Fry.
In addition, grant administrative authority to the CEO to annually authorize such request. The
CEO will notify council via memo of said requests and approvals.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City and Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club Fish Fry and Carnival, will partner again
this year. On April 16, 2013, City Council approved the request for the Costa Mesa -Newport
Harbor Lions Club to sell wine and beer in a controlled setting in Fairview Park for the event.
(Attachment 1).
The relocation of the event continues to be a huge success. Some of the key successes have
included increased community participation in the expo area, expansion of the footprint for
additional rides, and a larger parking area for participants with increased attendance. The beer
and wine garden continues to contribute to the success of the event attracting a larger mid 20's -
mid 40's demographic.
The beer and wine garden increased the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions fundraising efforts
by 20% from 2011. These additional funds have allowed the club to donate more money to
local charities in 2014.
This year the event is scheduled to take place May 30 -June 1, 2014. (Attachment 2)
The Club is requesting that the City Council authorize the sale of wine and beer for the 2014
Fish Fry per Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 11-3; Drinking in Public. This section states
"no person shall drink or consume wine, beer, whiskey, brandy or any alcoholic liquors or
beverages on public streets, including public alleys, sidewalks and parkways, nor in public
restrooms, parking lots, vacant lots, parked motor vehicles or public parks except in any area of
a public park where drinking has been expressly approved by the City Council or its designee
and is so posted. "
The Club contacted Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") to obtain the proper requirements
needed to operate a wine and beer garden. ABC requires the Club to complete an application
(Form 221) for a temporary license to sell and serve wine and beer at the event. The ABC
requires the Club to follow all the rules and regulations outlined in Form 221 (Attachment 3).
The operation of the garden will be supervised by the Costa Mesa/Newport Harbor Lion's Club
by a designated adult who either has had ABC training, training as a public safety officer or
other applicable training.
FISCAL REVIEW
Allowing the Club to sell wine and beer will have no fiscal impact on the City as the Club will pay
all costs to set up and operate the wine and beer garden. Revenue from the proposed wine and
beer garden will generate funding for the Costa Mesa -Newport Mesa Lions Club.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review is required for this item
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The Council could not approve the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club's request.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Costa Mesa -Newport Harbor Lions Club
request to sell wine and beer at the 2014 Fish Fry and authorize staff to provide a letter for Form
221.
DANIEL K. BAKER
Management Analyst
DISTRIBUTION: City Attorney
Police Department
Finance
Recreation Manager
Costa Mesa/Newport Harbor Lions Club
ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Council Report May 1, 2013
2. Fairview Park Aerial with Event Lavout
3. ABC Form 221