R 1497
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RESOLUTI ON NO. 1497
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES TO SPONSOR LEGISLATION WHICH
WOULD PROVIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH THE ABILITY
TO EXERCISE MORE CONTROL OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
THAT SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WHEREAS, the consumption of alcoholic beverages contributes
significantly to crime problem~ in the community; and
[ WHEREAS, local ~tandards and needs regarding the sales of
alcoholic beverages and the control of premises are often not considered;
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WHEREAS, local government's principle means of controlling
where alcoholic beverages will be sold is through zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, zoning o-dlnances may not be an adequate or appropriate
manner to control where alcoholic b~)lerages ~In. be sold; and
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WHEREAS, local government is c;.hargeciwith'keeping order in the
conmunity and that in some instances the location or the conduct of a
business sel1ing alcoholic beverages may,be contrary to that charge; and
WHEREAS, existing law does not provide local government with
sufficient authority to control the proliferation of licensees or to
exercise control over licensed premises which are long term sources of
criminal activity; and
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WHEREAS, the 10~'foot rule as outlined in rule 61.4 of the State
of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control prior to its amended
form is an example of the legislation needed to assist local government on
, matters relating to where alcoholic beverages may be sold; and
WHEREAS, a more profound application of contemporary community
standards doctrine needs to be applied to alcoholic beverage licensing
and license control;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Arroyo Grande that the League of California Cities is urged to
support legislation which would expand the control of local government
on matters dealing with alcoholic beverage licensing and license control.
On motion of Council Member Millis, seconded by Council Member
Vandeveer, and on the following roll call Ivote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Smith, Millis, Vandeveer, Mayor Pope
[ NOES: Council Member Hogan
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 25th day of August, 1981.
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