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TO: ; BOARD OF SUPERVISORS o.' ` County
FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon °°sT----------
Director of Community Development AcovK
DATE: July 9, 1996
SUBJECT: Proposed Off-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishment Ordinance
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS (S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. ADOPT the attached resolution establishing a liquor store/retail
store complaint protocol.
2 . REFER the matter of alcoholic sales issues and monitoring of the
protocol to the Finance Committee for consideration of a pilot
program in the North Richmond area.
FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal costs if the pilot program implementing the protocol is
carried out in the North Richmond area.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
A hearing on the proposed Ordinance was held by the Board on May 7,
1996, and continued to May 21, 1996 and June 25, 1996 . At its June
25, 1,096, meeting, the Board deferred action on the proposed ordinance
for approximately five months, and directed staff to return in 2 weeks
for the adoption of the liquor store/retail store complaint protocol.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: x YES SIGNATURE.
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD cdmmITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S) :
ACTION OF BOARD ON July 9, 1996 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Source: Aruna Bhat
646-4208
ATTESTED___
Orig. Dept. Community Development PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF
cc: County Counsel THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Sheriff's Office AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Substance Abuse Advisory Board
Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission
BYJ � , DEPUTY
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on July 9 1996 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Liquor Store/Retail Store Complaints Protocol RESOLUTION NO. 96/303
WHEREAS, in general, small businesses contribute to the health, safety and welfare of
communities and provide important services to our communities plus jobs and taxes which
improve our communities.
WHEREAS, at times, some businesses may not operate as a good neighbor and they can
contribute to activities that either directly or indirectly contribute to public nuisances.
WHEREAS, in some cases, such activities may threaten the quality of life and, ultimately, the
safety of the community.
WHEREAS, in some instances, unabated problems can negatively impact property values and
economic development opportunities; most complaints can be resolved by improved
communications between community representatives and the store owner or manager.
WHEREAS, when a complaint (or series of complaints) is made to the Sheriff or other County
enforcement agency regarding problems--on or near the premises at any retail store with wine,
beer and/or hard liquor sales--action needs to be taken to resolve these issues as soon as
possible.
WHEREAS, complaints may be centered around sales to minors, drinking on the premises,
loitering and littering on the premises or nearby, and in some instances, complaints have been
made regarding alleged drug sales on the premises, or "drug business" conducted through
phone located on the premises.
WHEREAS, Municipal Advisory Council members can assist in channeling detailed complaints
to the Sheriff's Department when they are notified of the problem.
WHEREAS, citizens and MAC members are encouraged to use a standard complaint form or
follow established complaint guidelines (attached) in a letter of complaint to the Sheriff's
Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the protocol for liquor store/retail store complaints
will be as follows:
LIQUOR STORE/RETAIL STORE COMPLAINTS PROTOCOL
1 . Municipal Advisory Council groups agree to the following:
A. MAC's will designate one MAC member or staff to be the code enforcement
coordinator for liquor sales/liquor establishment complaints.
B. The MAC will put complaints in writing on complaint forms or in a letter, or
encourage other citizens to do so directly. A copy of the complaint will be
provided by the MAC to the Sheriff's Department.
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C. MAC coordinators agree to provide information to the community on how to
register complaints properly and to provide some training opportunities for
citizens with concerns in this area.
D. The MAC coordinator agrees to be a communicating link to all parties and to
check to see if complainants feel that their concerns have been addressed.
E. The MAC coordinator agrees to copy the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) and the Grocer/Retailer's Association with a copy of
the complaint.
2. The Sheriff's Department agrees to:
A. Investigate the complaints--speaking with the store owner or manager and
providing a written warning or citation if appropriate.
B. The Sheriff's Department agrees to let the complainant (either MAC coordinator
or citizen) know what action has been taken.
C. The Sheriff's Department agrees to copy ABC and the Grocer/Retail Associa-
tions with a copy of any complaints received from individual citizens that have
not been handled by the MAC coordinator and has been a part of the MAC
notification process (outlined above).
3. ABC agrees to:
A. Investigate any complaints and to let the Sheriff's Department, MAC
coordinator (when involved) and complainant know what action has been taken.
4. The Grocer or Retailer's Association agrees to:
A. Contact the store owner and/or manager and assist in resolving the alleged
problem as soon as possible.
B. Offer training or counseling on how to correct the alleged problem.
C. Agrees to notify the Sheriff's Department, the MAC coordinator, and/or
individual citizen as to any actions taken by the Association.
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