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Approval of a single exemption for alcohol consumption at Riverway Sports Park - Authorize City Manager to grant a single use exemption for the issuance of an alcohol permit for alcohol consumption at Riverway Sports Park for a City of Visalia sponsored Independence Spectacular community special event.
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Deadline for Action: 5/6/2024
Submitting Department: Community Services
Contact Name and Phone Number: Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager 713-4336 and Michelle Speer, Administrative Services Director 713-4053
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to grant a one-time permit for alcohol consumption at Riverway Sports Park in conjunction with the City of Visalia led community special event, Independence Spectacular scheduled to be held on July 3rd, 2024.
Background Discussion:
On February 20, 2024 the City Council reviewed and approved a request from staff to appropriate additional funding for the City’s Independence Day Celebration. City Council reviewed event options and approved for staff to continue to partner with entities in the community to provide affordable and accessible activities and for the City to host a large Independence Spectacular at Riverway Sports Park.
The approved Independence Spectacular was designed to include a variety of attractions; two drone light shows, live musical performances, food court, and a beer garden. Per Visalia Municipal Code Article 4. Prohibiting Alcoholic Beverages Section 12.32.065 states that it is unlawful for possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages within the boundaries of every City of Visalia public park/recreation area. The City Manager, or designee, shall maintain a listing of the park and recreation facilities where possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages may be allowed with a permit of issued pursuant to Article 2 Park Reservation Permits. As Riverway Sports Park has been designated as a non-alcohol park/recreation area, staff are seeking City Councils approval to authorize the City Manager to grant a one-time permit for alcohol consumption in conjunction with the City of Visalia led Independence Spectacular scheduled to for July 3, 2024.
Fiscal Impact:
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Prior Council Action: February 20, 2024, City Council approved to appropriate additional funding for staff to host an Independence Spectacular at Riverway Sports Park, event details included a beer garden at the event.
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Alternatives: Alcohol consumption is not permitted a the event, resulting in potential loss of sponsorships that are being pursued to offset the costs of the event.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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Move to authorize the City Manager to grant a one-time permit for alcohol consumption at Riverway Sports Park for the City of Visalia Independence Spectacular community special event to be held on July 3rd, 2024.
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