FROM:
Community Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Adopt Ordinance No. 1967, Amending Chapters 16, 17, and 19 of the Fontana Municipal Code to make sections more intuitive and to incorporate current best practices.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Read by title only and waive the further reading of section 16-17 to allow the sale and consumption of beer and alcohol incidental to the purpose of a permit obtained for a designated area in a public park under sections 17-5 and 19-3 of the FMC with approvals, including that of the city manager, as it pertains to tourism, community, and cultural events.
2. Read by title only and waive the further reading of section 17-5 to amend the requirements and timeframes for permits for meetings, assemblies, rallies, demonstrations and parades consisting of 50 or more individuals on a public street, sidewalk or other public place within the city to grant the City an appropriate amount of time to receive and review applications and to include additional methods of service for applicants to receive notice of the City’s decision on such applications.
3. Read by title only and waive the further reading of Chapter 19, sections 19-1, 19-2, 19-3, and 19-35 to update references to the Parks, Community and Human Service Commission; prohibit any tournament or the charge of admission fees or associated fees in any publicly maintained park; increase the threshold of the number of people required for a permit under the chapter; amend the reservation procedure to provide an indemnity provision and to increase the timeframes for reservation requests for permits under the chapter; amend the conditions for denial to further clarify such conditions for permits under the chapter; and to update the duties of the parks, community and human services commission to bring the municipal code current.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
• Increase citizen involvement by seeking community input.
• Increase citizen involvement by informing the public about issues, program, and accomplishments.
DISCUSSION:
The recommended revisions to Chapters 16, 17, and 19 of the Fontana Municipal Code (“FMC”) initiate the commencement of a series of revisions that make for a more clear and concise code that aligns with the City’s preferred and/or most current practices.
The revision to Chapter 16, Section 16-17 will allow for the sale and consumption of beer and alcohol for community and cultural events at specifically designated public parks under Sections 17-5 and 19-3 of the FMC with approvals, including that of the city manager.
The revision to Chapter 17 Section 17-5 amends the requirements and timeframes for permits for meetings, assemblies, rallies, demonstrations and parades consisting of 50 or more individuals on a public street, sidewalk or other public place within the City. Allowing the City the appropriate amount of time to receive and review applications, and to include additional methods of service for applicants to receive notice of the City’s decision on such applications.
The revision of Chapter 19, Section 19-1 will update the references to the Parks, Community and Human Services Commission and prohibit any tournament or charge of admission and associated fees in any publicly maintained park.
The revision of Chapter 19, Section 19-2 will increase the threshold of the number of people required for a permit under the chapter.
The revision of Chapter 19, Section 19-3 will amend the reservation procedure to provide an indemnity provision and to increase the timeframes for reservation requests for permits under the chapter and amend the conditions for denial to further clarify such conditions for permits under the chapter.
The revision of Chapter 19, Section 19-35 updates the duties of the Parks, Community and Human Services Commission to bring the municipal code current.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
MOTION:
Accept Staff Recommendations