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ORDINANCE NO. 3073
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
SECTION 2.66.040 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW THE PERMITTING OF ALCOHOL
DURING FACILITY RENTALS AT SALT CREEK,
MONTEVALLE AND VETERANS RECREATION CENTERS
AND AMENDING SECTION 2.66.015 (A) TO REDEFINE THE
TERM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TO INCLUDE BEER, WINE
AND CHAMPAGNE ONLY
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department currently allows alcohol to be served at
functions in facilities rented by the public at the Norman Park Center, the Woman's Club and
Rohr Manor in Rohr Park; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department is proposing to expand its existing policy to
issue permits allowing alcohol to be served under strict permit standards during facility rentals at
Salt Creek, Montevalle and Veterans Recreation Centers; and
WHEREAS, this proposal will require the amendment of Chula Vista Municipal Code
(CVMC) Sections 2.66.040 and 2.66.015 (A), which relate to alcohol at recreation centers in
order to add the additional recreation centers to the current list of authorized facilities and to
limit the type of alcohol that can be served; and
WHEREAS, during the design phases of the Salt Creek, Montevalle and Veterans
Recreation Centers, emphasis was placed upon making these facilities as desirable as possible in
regards to their potential to be rented by the public for activities such as wedding receptions,
birthday parties ands other similar social functions; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Recreation Department's desire to provide a service to the
community by providing affordable rental space, the ability to allow alcohol to be served at
permitted functions factored into market planning and revenue projections for the current fiscal
year; and
WHEREAS, at its August 17, 2006 meeting the Parks and Recreation Commission voted
to recommend adoption of new alcohol permit standards related to the use of alcohol during
facility rentals and to add Montevalle Recreation Center to the facilities that allow alcohol to be
served; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department anticipates that in order to meet its projected
revenues from facility rentals the Salt Creek and Veterans Recreations Centers must also be
authorized to serve alcohol at permitted functions.
Ordinance No. 3073
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
THAT CVMC 2.66.040 AND 2.66.0I5(A) BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
2.66.040 Sale or serving of alcoholic beverages in recreation buildings prohibited.
A. Except as authorized in CVMC 2.66.040 (B), it is unlawful to sell or serve
any alcoholic beverage at any recreation center.
B. Alcoholic beverages may be served, pursuant to a special permit issued by
the director of parks and recreation, at the following recreation centers: Norman
Park Senior Center, Chula Vista Women's Club. Rohr Manor, Salt Creek
Recreation Center, Montevalle Recreation Center and Veterans Recreation
Center. (Ord. 2713 ~ I, 1998; Ord. 2651 ~ I, 1995; Ord. 1557 ~ I, 1974; Ord.
1179 ~ I Art. 3, 1969; Ord. 857 ~ 2(B), 1963; prior code ~ 21.3.2(2)).
2.66.015 Definitions.
Within this chapter, the following definitions apply:
A. "Alcoholic beverage" beer, wine and champagne only.
B. "Park" or "city park" means the land and easements owned or leased by the
city of Chula Vista which, by ordinance, resolution, regulation or agreement, is
dedicated to or operated by the city for purposes of sports and public recreation.
The term shall include the buildings, parking lots, streets and sidewalks within the
territorial boundaries establishing the park.
C. 'The director of parks and recreation" means the director of parks and
recreation or designee.
D. "Recreation facility" or "recreation center" means a building and the
appurtenant land owned, leased or operated by the city of Chula Vista for the
purpose of sports and public recreation activities, and includes a parking lot
serving the building and any contiguous sidewalks. Although a recreation center
or recreation facility may be located within a city park, it is a separate and distinct
term for purposes of this chapter.
E. "Recreation area" means a city park, as defined in this section.
F. "Recreation trail" means a path or way located within a city park, or within
open space within the city of Chula Vista, that by ordinance, resolution,
regulation or agreement is dedicated to or operated by the city of Chula Vista for
purposes of recreational hiking and riding. (Ord. 2651 ~ I, 1995).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force
thirty (30) days after its adopt"
Approved as to Form by
Buck Martin
Recreation Director
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 3073
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of May 2007, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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Cheryl Co Mayor
ATTEST:
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r Susan Bigelow, MMe:, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3073 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of May, 2007
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 22nd
day of May 2007.
Executed this 22nd day of May 2007.
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r Susan Bigelow, MMe, City Clerk