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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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April 20, 2010 ItemJl
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SUBMITTED BY:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DIRECTING THAT RIENSTRA PARK
BALLFIELDS BE POSTED WITH SIGNS PROHIBITING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL SECTION 2.66.043
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFIC!C';7"//
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REVIEWED BY:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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BACKGROUND
The issue of drinking alcoholic beverages at Rienstra Park Ballfields was raised at a recent City
Council meeting. Staff understands that residents have complained about the drinking of
alcoholic beverages at Rienstra Park Ballfields and therefore staff has prepared a resolution for
the City Council to request that signs be posted prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic
beverages. The resolution can be approved by a majority of Council.
Chula Vista Municipal Code ("CVMC") 9 2.66.043 governs alcoholic beverage consumption
and possession restrictions on public park properties. CVMC 9 2.66.043 states: "Any signs
posted pursuant to this section must be posted under the authority of a city council resolution
upon a finding by the council that the park, or portion thereof, was experiencing problems with
the public's consumption of alcohol."
If the majority of Council makes a finding by resolution that Rienstra Park has been experiencing
problems with the public's consumption of alcohol pursuant to CVMC 9 2.66.043 then signs can
be posted.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been detennined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined
under Section 15378 of the state CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change
in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines,
the activity is not subject to the CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Council Adopt The Resolution Directing That Rienstra Park Ballfields Be Posted With
Signs Prohibiting The Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages Pursuant To Chula Vista
Municipal Code 9 2.66.043. .
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council Members and has found no property
holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
None anticipated.
Prepared by: Chance Hawkins. Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney's Office
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DIRECTING THAT RIENSTRA PARK
BALLFIELDS BE POSTED WITH, SIGNS PROHIBITING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL SECTION 2.66.043
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista is authorized to request that
signs prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages be posted at public parks if the Council
makes a finding that parks, or portions thereof, have been experiencing problems with the
public's consumption of alcohol pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code 9 2.66.043; and
WHEREAS, the City Council herein makes a finding that Rienstra Park Ballfields,
located at 1500 Max Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, has been experiencing problems with the
public's consumption of alcohol; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista directs the City Engineer to post signs prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages
at Rienstra Park Ballfields, located at 1500 Max Avenue, Chula Vista, CA.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
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Chance C. Hawkins
Deputy City Attorney
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B C. Miesfeld
City Attorney
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