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39.Ordinance Amending Article VI Stadium Sec. 2-743 Liquor of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Allow for the Sale and Consumption of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at Eddie West Field -Santa Ana Stadium Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article VI (Stadium), Section 2- 743 (Liquor) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) (Exhibit 1) to allow for the sale and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at Eddie West Field - Santa Ana Stadium with the expressed written consent of the City Manager or designee. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3069 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE Vl (STADIUM), SECTION 2-743 — LIQUOR 2. Determine that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities). 3. MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza presented the staff report and stated the purpose of the item is to enhance the venue's marketability and competitiveness. Mayor Amezcua requested clarification on the number of vendors and security for such events. Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item and requested to strike out language of "adult event." Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of striking out language of "adult event." Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item and striking out "adult" language and requested to increase visibility of language that encourages safe, responsible drinking and to promote local downtown businesses. Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item and recommended amendments to the ordinance language. Councilmember Bacerra asked whether the City has an ABC license for the stadium. CITY COUNCIL 21 AUGUST 20, 2024