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ORDINANCE NO. 3310 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SANITATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.27, TRAINING IN RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SERVICE REQUIRED FOR ON-SALE LICENSEES AND EMPLOYEES, TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
This ordinance will require that on-sale alcohol licensees and their employees complete training in responsible alcoholic beverage service, either through the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control's LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs), or another privately offered RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
Education Enhances Public Safety
Alcohol-related crime and disorder is preventable, through the personal responsibility of the consumer and the professional responsibility of the provider. Accordingly, requiring training in responsible alcoholic beverage service is important to enhance public safety in Chula Vista. Underage drinking and alcohol-fueled injuries and deaths in vehicle crashes, sexual assaults, domestic violence, and other crimes threaten public health and safety. Nuisance behavior linked to ABC businesses or patrons also may diminish quality of life for owners, employees, other patrons, and nearby residents. Educating providers in the responsible service of alcoholic beverages will go a long way to prevent alcohol...
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