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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06082010 TEEN ORDINANCE PRESENTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxx x k. .rr..rr ri~_~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dance Hall/Teen Events [Commercial] Proposed Ordinance ,. City Council Presentation Chief A. M. Jacoclcs, Jr. June 8, Zoio PROBLEM STATEMENT • Large crowds -mainly teens • Target audience is i5-ZO years old • Security is lacking • Promoters are not often present • Lost tax revenue • Teen events not currently regulated ~~ TEEN EVENTS -POLICE ACTIVITY Beach House, lath Street Philippine Cultural Center, Baxter Rd Knights of Columbus, Prosperity Rd At The Hop, Sonic Dr The Jungle Gym, Dean Dr Magic Moments, Great Neck Rd Body Worlcs, S. Boggs Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High School ages Late night events -curfew f- .. ~ ~ -. TARGETING TEENS TARGETING TEENS: Note: "i5 & Up Party" Exceeds curfew time y ~ ~ '~+~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ . CURFEW? TEENS CURFEW Targets high school students • Overcrowding • Restroom facilities • Parking • Security ISSUES • Certificate of occupancy • Lack of business license C RREN R CE • Does not regulate commercial teen themed events • Limited regulation or oversight of promoters • Difficult to identify and control unsafe conditions • Definitions clarified • Permit now required and process standardized •Approval from city agencies required • Security requirements defined • Alcohol prohibited • Curfew law considerations PROPOSED NEW ORDINANCE ~t REVENUE IMPACT •Business license and permit fees required •Each event generates varying tax revenues PERMIT PROCESS • Full disclosure in advance • Inspection immediately before event -health and fire • Proof of liability insurance • Security -based on occupancy PENALTIES •Class 3 misdemeanor as per ordinance ($50o fine) •Permit maybe immediately revolted when hazardous conditions cannot be remedied EXEMPTIONS The proposed ordinance exempts any event sponsored by a school, religious use or government entity • Solicit input from external stakeholders • Direct mailing (Feb 8, Zoio) • Web site (posted Feb 8 - Z8, Zoio) • Council presentation • Council public comment • Council action PUBLIC INPUT CONCLUSION •Public Safety concerns identified •Voluntary compliance desired •Ordinance revision necessary to ensure safety QUESTIONS? Questions, comments and suggestions welcomed Police Web Inquiries (link): http:/ /www.vbgov.com/