HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-068 N.C.S. 04/17/2006 Resolution No. 2006-068 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALCOHOL USE POLICY
FOR CITY OF PETALUMA FACILITIES
WHEREAS, an alcohol use policy for City facilities has been developed to control the
use of alcohol by events using City facilities, and to prevent out of control situations from
developing that places organizers, the City of Petaluma, and the general public at risk; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music, and Parks Commission has reviewed the proposed
alcohol use policy and recommends its approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma does hereby approve the proposed alcohol use policy for City of Petaluma Parks and
Facilities.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ~ppr e as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17`x' day of April, 2006,
by the following vote: ,
Ci Attorney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Canevaro, Healy
ABSTAIN: None
r
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
Resolution No. 2006-068 N.C.S. Page 1
City of Petaluma Parks and Recreation Department
3.20 North 1VIcDowell Boulevard, Petaluma, CA '949'54. (707) 778-4380 FAX (707) 778-4473
ALCOHOL POLICY
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'/<-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.
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.
Resolution No. 2006-068 N.C.S. Page 2
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.
Resolution No. 2006-068 N.C.S. Page 3