REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 04/19/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Community Services Department
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.22.020 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SALE OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to revise the Corona Municipal Code Section 9.22.020, to further allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property for permitted events and activities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council introduce by title only and waive full reading for consideration of Ordinance No. 3369, first reading of an ordinance amending Corona Municipal Code Section 9.22.020 of the Corona Municipal Corona to clarify provisions relating to the rules and regulations for the sale or consumption of alcohol on public property.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The purpose of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) Section 9.22.020 - Sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property is to establish a comprehensive set of rules, regulations, and standards for the use of alcohol in public places. This section was last updated in 2016, with modifications to allow for the use of and possession of alcohol as part of permitted special events. As the City expands both the frequency and size of permitted community events, there is a corresponding need for more and larger spaces. Utilizing the Historic Civic Center lawn would allow the City to provide a wider range of venues for community organizers to plan events where alcohol could be sold and consumed safely as part of the event permit
ANALYSIS:
The City of Corona's Strategic Plan, Goal 5 - Sense of Place, calls for increasing access to recreational and cultural activities and events. Amending CMC Section 9.22.020 would reflect current request and use trends, and anticipate a growing demand for the use of the His...
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