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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 5.B 04/17/20065; B Crry OF P>;TALUMA, CALIFORNIA April 17, 2006 AGENDA BILA Agenda Title: Meeting Date Aoril 17, 2006 Resolution Approving a Proposed Alcohol Use Policy for Public Facilities Meeting Time: ® 3:00 PM ❑ 7:00 PM Cateeory (check one): Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation s Denartment: Direc �I Contact Person: Jim C _ Jim Carr Parks and Recreation / Cost of Proposal: N/A ( f Amount Budgeted: N/A ® New Business Phone Number: (707) 778-4380 Account Number: N/A00000 Name of Fund: Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: A. Listing of Events Requiring Police Assistance B. Proposed Alcohol Use Policy C. Letters of Support Regarding Approval of the Proposed Alcohol Use Policy D. Resolution Approving the Proposed Alcohol Use Policy Summary Statement: The Petaluma Community Center has had a number of events which included the use of alcohol as part of the event. On some occasions the use of alcohol has resulted in violations of the law and City policy. Events have become out of control, resulting in unacceptable behavior by event participants that have resulted in private security and / or city staff being accosted. By the time police have been called, they often face an unruly crowd. A proposed Alcohol Use Policy is designed to control the use of alcohol in events using City facilities, and prevent out of control situations from developing that places event organizers, the City of Petaluma and the general public at risk. Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion: The Recreation, Music and Parks Commission recommend approval of the proposed alcohol use policy. Reviewed by Finance Director: ,Date: ta- Todav's Date: Reviewed by City Attornev: I � Date: '/[ I/ Revision # and Date Revised: AuurovedbbwCity Manager: ip'�r �/� Date: File Code: 5 April 17, 2006 6 AGENDA REPORT 7 FOR 8 Approval of Proposed Alcohol Use Policy 9 10 I 1 1. EXECUTIVE SummARY: 12 13 The Petaluma Community Center is a primary meeting facility for a variety of public assembly 14 events involving large numbers of the public. One common denominator for events which have 15 problems involves the use of alcohol. Problems include minors drinking, event organizers 16 bringing in excessive amounts of alcohol in violation of the buildings use agreement, parties 17 becoming out of control despite the use of private security, inebriated individuals fighting or 18 causing problems in adjoining events, or events becoming so out of control that police are called, 19 often arriving to face an out of control and unruly crowd. . 20 The proposed Alcohol Use Policy is a compilation of the best points taken from policies 21 reviewed from other public agencies. The recommended policy is meant to prevent out of control 22 situations from developing that places event organizers, the City and the general public at risk. 23 24 25 2. BACKGROUND: 26 27 The Petaluma Community Center has several hundred events each year, with many events using 28 alcohol as part of the activity. Over the last few years, there has been an increase in the number 29 of events that allow minors to use alcoholic beverages. Also, despite the use of private security, 30 numerous problems related to uncontrolled alcohol consumption continue to occur. Problems 31 include fighting within the sponsoring event or different events in adjoining rooms, bringing in 32 additional amounts of alcohol in violation of the event contract, attacking building staff and / or 33 security forces, and making it difficult when police are called and try to control the situation. 34 (See attachment `A') 35 36 Staff has reviewed a number of Alcohol Use Policies from other public facilities, all of whom 37 have been faced with these problems. Agencies have used a number of different strategies, with 38 the most common including the use of large numbers of security, use of licensed caterers only, 39 no alcohol for events attended predominately by youth, cordoned off "beverage gardens," and 40 bartenders required to take a Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) training program. 41 In a number of these facilities a zero tolerance stance is used. If a minor is caught consuming 42 alcohol, the event organizer is given one warning, with the next infraction closing the event, with 43 all fees forfeited. 44 45 The proposed Alcohol Use Policy is comprised of components from a number of policies 46 reviewed. The intent is to allow events that desire to have alcohol as a part of their function to do 47 so, without making the activity so expensive or onerous that it becomes prohibitive to hold the 48 event. Requiring large amounts of security can be extremely expensive and there are other ways 49 to help control the situation. Above all, groups using public facilities must comply with state law 50 by prohibiting minors from drinking, controlling guests so that they do not become so unruly that FA they become a danger to themselves, other guests, the general public, and public safety officers who may be called to quell a disturbance. 4 Main points of the proposed policy include: 5 a. Prohibition of alcohol for any events attended predominately by youth including, for 6 example, minors birthday parties and graduation parties. In other words, all events 7 involving groups under 21 years of age. This policy is taken from the City of 8 Oakland. 9 b. Restricts the use of alcohol to five hours for any event with alcohol service ending 10 one hour before the end of an event. This is a current city policy as recommended by 11 the Department of Health Services, County of Sonoma. 12 c. Description of forms of identification which are acceptable. 13 d. Description of what a standard drink is, the type and size of container it is to be 14 served in, and that non-alcoholic beverages must be offered. 15 e. Requirement that all alcohol must be brought into the facility prior to the event and 16 must be inventoried by building staff and security. 17 f. Requirement that either a licensed caterer must serve alcoholic beverages or a person 18 from the event must attend a Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training, and will 19 then be responsible to ensure that all alcohol related policies are enforced. (Training 20 for the RBS program will be available in the City and possibly by city staff and 21 usually requires up to a 2 hour training). 22 g. Requirement that there must be a person identified to assist with arrangements for 23 alternative transportation for alcohol impaired individuals. 24 h. Reservation of City's right to close an event that violates the Alcohol Management 25 Policy. 26 i. Requirement that a clearly identified security person be posted at the alcohol serving 27 area. 28 j. Requirement that alcohol beverage servers be identified by the use of badges, vests, 29 etc., and not allowed to consume alcohol while working the event. 30 31 If the policy is approved, it would go into effect immediately. Those events that have already 32 booked an activity would be allowed to operate under the current policy. But since events are 33 typically booked 6-9 months in advance, immediate implementation of the policy allows future 34 potential facility users to plan accordingly. The proposed policy would apply to all City parks 35 and recreation facilities. 36 37 3. ALTERNATwEs: 38 39 a. Approve the Alcohol Use Policy as proposed. 40 b. Recommend changes to the proposed Alcohol Use Policy 41 c. Not recommend the proposed Alcohol Use Policy at this time. 42 43 4. FiNANuAL IMPACTS 44 45 With the enforcement of the proposed Alcohol Use Policy, there may be an initial decline in 46 some events using the Petaluma Community Center, but this trend will be reversed in a short 47 period of time. The biggest area of financial impact will be a reduction of call outs for police 48 services to events. Typically when police are called, the event in question may be close to being 49 out of control, which brings police officers into a potentially emotionally charged atmosphere. 50 Secondly, the potential for liability related to minors' drinking should be reduced. 51 A second area of financial impact is the reduced hazard to the general public of an inebriated 52 person driving following an event. KI 0 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 91 CONCLUSION: In the past, event sponsors using City facilities may have allowed minors to consume alcohol, or imposed few restrictions on minors consuming alcohol. In addition, some promoters have continued to bring in alcohol after the start of an event, often in violation of their use permit. Events would become out of control, with city staff and security personal intimidated and harassed for performing their roles in trying to enforce city policy and state law. Police have been called, and at times have been faced with an unruly crowd, and have been required to take enforcement action in addition to merely quieting the crowd. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION: With the implementation of the proposed policy, measurements of successful performance would include a decrease in public safety callouts, a reduction of problems at events, and a reduction of negative reports issue by licensed security agencies. RECOMMENDATION: The Recreation, Music and Parks Commission recommend approval of the proposed Alcohol Use Policy. S: alcohol policy Council 06 0 ATTACHMENT "A" PETALUMA COMMUNITY CENTER PROBLEM EVENTS REQUIRING OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE Date Type of event Call out to Petaluma Police 1 person escorted out,underaged 4/2/2005 Quinceanera drinking 8/6/2005 Quincenera 1 person escorted out,underaged 4/16/2005 Wedding drinking J 4/23/2005 Quinceanera Exceeded # of quests allowed by 150. J 9/3/2005 Baptismal Extra keg/Alcohol smuggled into party 5/28/2005 Baptism against city policy; minors drinking. Party shut down by police; smuggling in 6/4/2005 Quincenera beer; minors drinking. J 10/1/2005 Quincenera Uninvited guests, hard alcohol smuggled in, did not clean facility. Attendees uncooperative and out of 16/11/2005 Wedding control- ontrol.Chair/ 11/19/2005 Quincenera Chair/dolly thrown at security; arrested one person; minors drinking; facility left 6/25/2005 Quincenera unclean. E Security removed 2 people, under aged drinking, Exceeded number of guests, breaking into facility. Fight broke out 8/6/2005 Quincenera between private security and quests. Security removed a person not with 8/9/2005 Wedding party from event. 9/3/2005 Baptismal Underage drinking 9/17/2005 Quincenera Under aped drinking. Extra key / alcohol smuggled into party against policy; Keg escorted to car by 10/1/2005 Quincenera private security; minors drinking Private security called in more security to assist 4 already working; Guests exceeded allowable amount by 100; 11/19/2005 Quincenera minors drinking. Security unable to handle event; staff threatened; minors drinking; facility left 12/3/2005 Quincenera a mess ls;pcc police response E ATTACHMENT "B" ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Alcoholic beverages may only be served at City Parks and Recreation facilities upon City approval in accordance with this policy. Alcohol is strictly prohibited at events attended predominately by minors. Approval to sell liquor at City facilities must be obtained from the Director of Parks and Recreation or authorized representative and the Petaluma Police Chief or authorized representative. An ABC license is also required to sell alcohol at City facilities. USE OF ALCOHOL AT CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: • Giving, serving or selling alcoholic beverages to any person under age 21 is illegal. In addition to any sanctions under this policy, providing alcohol to minors is subject to criminal enforcement. • The use of alcohol is restricted to five hours per event. • All alcoholic beverage services must terminate one hour before the scheduled end of the event unless the event is 4 hours or less in duration. • Beverage servers/sellers must refuse service/sale to anyone who appears to be intoxicated or under age 21. • Proof of age must be required for anyone appearing to be 30 years of age or younger. Acceptable forms of identification are Military I.D., Passport, or Driver's License and must include date of birth, physical description, and photograph. Servers must confirm that the I.D. is that of the presenter. • All beverages must be served in plastic cups. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages must be served in distinctly different containers. Glassware may be used only with permission of the facility manager. • Beer- Only one keg per 100 adults is permitted. (200 adults= 2 kegs, 300 adults += 3 kegs, etc.). • For purposes of this policy, a standard drink is a 12 -ounce beer, a 4 -ounce glass of wine or a 1'/4 -ounce glass of distilled spirits. Serving practices will reflect this equivalency. • Alcoholic beverage sales/services are not to exceed 2 standard drinks per person per visit to the point of service. • Non-alcoholic beers and wines may not be sold or served to minors. • No alcoholic beverages may be brought into or taken out of the event by guests or participants. • Upon such cancellation or closure, all fees and deposits paid for the event will be forfeited and may be retained by the City. • Possession of alcohol by minors may result in the event being canceled and closed immediately. • The license holder/person(s) serving alcohol to minors during events held at the City Parks and Recreation Facilities are solely responsible for any criminal or civil penalties imposed. S:\Alcohol Policy06.doc 9 NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Non-alcoholic beverages (sodas, juices, waters, etc.) will be promoted and made available for the duration of any event where alcoholic beverages are sold or served. FACILITY: • All alcohol must be presented to and inventoried by City staff and private security prior to the event. Once alcohol is inventoried no further alcohol will be permitted at the facility. • No alcohol may be served or sold prior to the arrival of security. • No alcohol may be allowed outside the area where alcohol is permitted as designated in the contract between the City of Petaluma and permittee. • Alcohol is prohibited in the parking lot. STAFFING/SERVERS: All events with 100 or more guests distributing alcohol, must either utilize the services of a caterer who is licensed and insured to serve alcohol at their client's event or at least one person trained in Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) must be present for the duration of the event to assist servers and monitor the event. Depending on the type and size of event, all servers may be required to participate in RBS training. The RBS trained personnel will assume responsibility for insuring that alcohol related policies are enforced. The names (s) of the designated (RBS) person (s) will be submitted to facility management before the event. Contacts for RBS training can be obtained through the Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers are not allowed to drink alcohol while working at the event. TRANSPORTATION: At least one person present for the duration of the event will be designated to assist with arrangements for alternative transportation for alcohol impaired individuals, if requested by City staff or event participants. The name of this person will be submitted to City facility management before the event. ENFORCEMENT: • City facility management reserves the right to close any event that violates this policy or that poses a health or safety risk. • A uniformed security guard must stand beside the bar and monitor all sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages. • Uniformed security personnel must be posted at the alcohol serving area. • Alcoholic beverage servers must be identified as such through the use of badges, buttons, pins, vests, etc. • Conditions of sale including the ABC Permit if required must be posted in a conspicuous place visible to the public and available upon request by any peace officer. S:\Alcohol Policy06.doc 7 ATTACHMENT "C-1" Petaluma Coalition to Prevent Binge Drinking 2/13/06 Petaluma Recreation, Music & Parks Commission 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Dear Commissioners: On behalf of The Petaluma Coalition of Prevent Binge Drinking, 1 wish to express support for the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed policy changes to insure events occurring in City of Petaluma operated facilities are family friendly and low risk for alcohol related problems. The proposed policies are the result of careful deliberative process on the part of the Parks and Recreation staff in collaboration with the Coalition to Prevent Binge Drinking. Jim Carr, the Parks and Recreation Director has been a member of this group since its inception 12 months ago. In our opinion the proposed policies are a no-nonsense way to reduce the increasing alcohol-related problems occurring at events on city property where alcohol is served and consumed. Problems including fights, public intoxication, property damage, and drinking and driving are increasingly common at these events and take a tremendous toll on our community. Fortunately they are all preventable. Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol at "youth" events just makes good sense. It assures that children will be able to celebrate in an environment free of the above mentioned problems and reinforces a community norm that it is acceptable to enjoy a party without alcohol present. For those events in which alcohol will be allowed, the proposed regulations will reduce the likelihood that problems will occur. There is ample evidence supporting the fact that simple measures including requiring servers of alcohol to receive Responsible Beverage Service Training, insuring standard drink sizes, requiring identification to prevent sales to minors, requiring security at the event among others will prevent and reduce the sorts of problems prompting the development of these policies. By adopting these policies the Commission can send a message recognizing that alcohol has a place at some public events while simultaneously acknowledging and seeking to reduce the risks associated with its use. Our Coalition urges your support of the Alcohol Policies for City Facilities to improve the health, safety, and quality of life in Petaluma. We look forward to your vote in the affirmative. Sincerely, H, 55*4� Michael Sparks Petaluma Coalition of Prevent Binge Drinking 93 ATTACHNIENT "C-2" February 11, 2006 Petaluma Recreation, Music & Parks Commission 11 English Street Petaluma. CA 94952 Dear Commissioners: My name is Jessica Petrucci; I am 17 years old and a concerned senior at Casa Grande High School. The reason that I am writing this letter is to support the changes in policies that address alcohol at city facilities. I have read the new guidelines and I feel that they are the answer to many problems in our community such as: driving while intoxicated, property damage, and unnecessary fights_ As a teenager, I see and hear about minors and youth consuming too much alcohol illegally. Some of this is and can occur in city buildings like Luchessi. feel that limiting the numbers of drinks per person, color coding cups, and having all servers being trained by the Responsible Beverage Service will significantly cut down on binge drinking of youth at events held in city buildings. I hope that by adopting this new plan of action, people will see that there is zero - tolerance for alcohol abuse. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my letter. Sincerely, Jessica Petrucci _ RECEIVED 1 9 2006 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT 9 ATTACHN]ENT"C-s" Pamela Granger 57 Oxford Court Petaluma, CA 94952 February 18, 2006 Petaluma Recreation, Music & Parks Commission 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Dear Commissioners: I wish to express support for the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed policy changes to address alcohol related problems occurring in City of Petaluma operated facilities. Twelve years ago, as a mother of a then 7a' grader at Petaluma Junior High, I was astounded to learn that the average age that a teen tries a first drink is 12 1/z years old. Since that time I have been involved in efforts to reduce the negative effects of teen drinking. As a member of the Clean and Sober CAPS group, I worked to facilitate the creation of a Clean and Sober classroom in South County to serve those high school students who have made a commitment to be drug and alcohol free. A companion piece to helping the youth make good life choices is encouraging the community to support those good choices — not to have the community be part of the student's problem by facilitating youth drinking. The proposed policies are the result of a careful deliberative process by the Petaluma Parks and Recreation staff in collaboration with the Petaluma Regional Work Group, of which I am a member, designed to prevent binge drinking. As a member of the Regional Work Group from the beginning, Jim Carr, the Parks and Recreation Director has been a valuable source of information about issues surrounding celebration events. taking place at the Community Center. By adopting these policies the Commission can send a message recognizing that alcohol has a place in public life while simultaneously acknowledging and seeking to reduce the risks associated with its use. My family urges your support of the proposed changes to the Alcohol Policies for City Facilities to make the city of Petaluma part of the solution to control the negative effects of under aged drinking. Vote "yes" to partner in our efforts to improve the health, safety, and quality of life in Petaluma. Sincerely, Zi a anger RECEIVED FFB 2 1 2006 PARKS & RECREATION @IPARTMINT 10 o�opa c�`"' COUNTY OF SONOMA (cqU ag)' DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES P S"i March 21, 2006 Petaluma Recreation, Music & Parks Commission I I English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Dear Commissioners: ATTACHMENT C-4 Rita Scardaci, MPH—Director Sharon Aguilera — Assistant Director Prevention and Planning Division Barbara Graves - Director The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is committed to protecting the community from known public health risks, including alcohol-related problems. These problems include violence, public intoxication, sexual assault, property damage, and drinking and driving. Data from the Sonoma County Healthy Kids Survey show that these problems are not limited to those ages 21 and older. Results from this survey reveal that Petaluma youth report high levels of alcohol use and ease of access to alcohol in the community. The proposed policies developed by the Petaluma Parks and Recreation staff prohibit alcohol from being served at any youth -Focused event, such as under -21 birthday parties bar mitzvahs, and quinceneras. For those events at which alcohol will be allowed, the proposed regulations will reduce the likelihood that problems will occur. There is ample evidence supporting the fact that simple measures such as requiring that servers of alcohol receive Responsible Beverage Service Training, using standard drink sizes, requiring identification to prevent sales to minors, and requiring security at the event can prevent alcohol-related problems at events on city property where alcohol is served and consumed. Increasingly, cities across California and the nation are utilizing policy tools to assure compliance with existing alcohol laws. By adopting these policies, the Commission will help to assure that the children of Petaluma can celebrate the important milestones of their lives in an environment free from alcohol-related problems. These policies can also serve to reinforce a community norm that it acceptable to enjoy a party without alcohol present and that, if it is present, there are measures that should be taken to reduce the risks associated with its use. On behalf of the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, l wish to express support for the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed policy changes to insure that events occurring in City of Petaluma facilities are safe, fancily friendly and of low risk for alcohol-related problems. Sincerely Barbara Graves Director 475 Aviation Blvd., Suite 210 phone (707) 565-6650; fax (707) 565-6619 MAR 2 R m PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Santa Rosa, 1 1 www.sonoma-county.org/he; McDowell Drug Task Force "High on Life" Petaluma Recreation, usic & Parks Commission 11 English Street Petaluma, CA. 94952 Dear Commissioners ATTACHMENT C-5 1712 Orinda Court Petaluma, CA 94954 (707)762-7702 FAX (707)762-3654 March 23, 2006 On behalf of the �;'IcDowell Drug Task Force I urge you to adopt the proposed policy changes in regard to the use of alcohol at events held at the community center. This has been a long standing problem with no one willing to step up to the plate until now. Having read over the policy submitted by ,Tim Carr, the Parks uL Recreation Director we can be assured that every step is being taken as far as the city is concerned to eliminate the use of alcohol by underage party attendees. As a former Parks 'L Recreation Commissioner for eight years myself this problem was never brought up generally for fear that it might offend someone. The -McDowell Drug Task Force has been in the community for 24 years and has been at the forefront of alcohol education in the schools through the Red Ribbon Week program, DARE, Project Graduation and Every 15 Minutes and yet the beat has gone on and we have lost the lives of precious youth because of poor adult decisions. The McDowell Drug Task Force urges your support for the new policies as outlined by the Director of Parks and Recreation and to vote to pass this policy with great haste. �Sincerely, (�•i ,X to. ...�JJQQ� Richar W. Sharke Executive Director McDowell Drug Task Force VtSCEIVED MAR 2b?Pr PAR D;bW EPARIMEWS k ATTACHMENT C-6 PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS PETALUMA CITY (ELEMENTARY) SCHOOL DISTRICT PETALUMA JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT March 3, 2006,1 00 Douglas Street, Petaluma, Civornla 94952-2575 (707)778-4813 www.petalumacltyschools arg Petaluma Recreation, Music & Parks Commission 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Dear Commissioners: On behalf of Petaluma City School Districts, I wish to express support for the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed changes to address alcohol related problems occurring in City of Petaluma operated facilities. The proposed policies are the result of a careful deliberative process on the part of the Parks and Recreation staff in collaboration with the Petaluma Regional Work Group to Prevent Binge Drinking. Jim Carr, the Parks and Recreation Director, has been a member of the Regional Work Group since its inception 15 months ago. The proposed policies are an effective way to reduce the increasing alcohol-related problems occurring at events on city property where alcohol is served and consumed. Prohibiting the consumption of alcohol at "youth" events makes good sense. It assures that children will be able to celebrate in an environment free of alcohol and reinforces a community norm that it is acceptable to enjoy a party without alcohol present. For those events in which alcohol will be allowed, the proposed regulations will reduce the likelihood that problems will occur. There is ample evidence supporting the fact that simple measures, including requiring servers of alcohol to receive Responsible Beverage Service Training, insuring standard drink sizes, requiring identification to prevent sales to minors, and requiring security at the event, among others, will prevent and reduce the sorts of problems prompting the development of these policies. I urge your support of the Alcohol Policies for City Facilities to improve the health, safety, and quality of life in Petaluma. Thank you for your consideration of this policy. Sincerely, Greta Viguie, Superintendent Petaluma City Schools 6% Cc: Jim Carr PCS Board of EducatlonGRETA VIGUIE, ED.D., SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: CHRISTINA KAUK, CAMILLE SAUVE, MARY SCHAFER, LOU STEINBERG, CAROLYN TENNYSON Superintendents Office Curriculum d Instruction Business Services Human Resources 17071776 4604 17071778-4618 17071778-4621 (7071 77B 5070 FAX 17071 776 - 4736 FAX 17071 778 - 4785 FAX(707) 776- 4822 FAX 17071778 -4770 13 1 2 ATTACHMENT D 3 4 5 6 7 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALCOHOL USE POLICY FOR CITY OF s PETALUMA FACILITIES 9 10 Whereas, an alcohol use policy for City facilities has been developed to I t control the use of alcohol by events using City facilities, and to prevent out of control 12 situations from developing that places organizers, the City of Petaluma and the 13 general public at risk; and 14 15 Whereas, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission has reviewed the 16 proposed alcohol use policy and recommends its approval. 17 18 Now, 'Therefore, Let It Be Resolved that the City Council of the City of Petaluma does 19 hereby approve the proposed alcohol use policy for City of Petaluma Parks and Facilities. 20 14 4 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALCOHOL USE POLICY FOR CITY OF 5 PETALUMA FACILITIES 6 7 Whereas, an alcohol use policy for City facilities has been developed to s control the use of alcohol by events using City facilities, and to prevent out of control 9 situations from developing that places organizers, the City of Petaluma and the 10 general public at risk; and 11 12 Whereas, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission has reviewed the 13 proposed alcohol use policy and recommends its approval. 14 15 Now, Therefore, Let It Be Resolved that the City Council of the City of Petaluma does 16 hereby approve the proposed alcohol use policy for City of Petaluma Parks and Facilities. 17 15