TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
SUBJECT:Title
Request for Special Permit: Limited Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public Property for Event on September 15, 2013 at Creative Arts Center.
TAKE ACTION ON THE REQUEST
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider the request from the Manhattan Beach Resident's Association (MBRA) for a special permit to serve alcohol at the City's Creative Arts Center for a function to be held on September 15, 2013.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No fiscal impact for the City. If the City Council grants the permit, the City will require that the Association pay all fees, including approximately $800 for insurance.
BACKGROUND:
The Manhattan Beach Resident's Association (MBRA) has requested a special permit to serve wine at the City's Creative Arts Center for the MBRA's 25th Anniversary party on September 15, 2013 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In order for a private entity to sell or serve alcohol on City property, the entity must:
1. Apply for and obtain a special permit from the City
2. Apply for and obtain a daily alcohol license from the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 4.48.090 (Attachment 1) provides:
"Limited alcoholic beverage use on public property-Special permit
Notwithstanding the other prohibitions of this chapter, the Council may grant special permits for the sale or consumption of wine or beer at special functions or activities in the City of Manhattan Beach, including the Manhattan Beach Pier, but excluding the remainder of the public beach, subject to the recommendations of the Chief of Police. Any such permit with the sale of beer or wine shall also be subject to the license requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Control...
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