Consideration of Resolution 2024-017, authorizing the consumption of alcohol and the potential erection of tents on public property for the Otto Wedding Dinner to be held Friday, October 11, 2024 in Devendorf Park

Adopt Resolution 2024-017 authorizing the consumption of alcohol and the potential erection of tents on public property for the Otto Wedding Dinner to be held Friday, October 11, 2024 in Devendorf Park.

The Otto Wedding Dinner is proposed to be held in Devendorf Park on Friday October 11, 2024. Set-up will begin at 1:00 p.m. and breakdown will be completed by 9:00 p.m. This is a private dinner for 70 invited guests and is not open to the public. 

Components of the event include the following: 

• A series of stained wood tables placed end to end will create one long table approximately 70' long with 35 people on each side, placed down the center of the park running east to west. 

• A 42" picket fence will define the perimeter of the event area, spaced out 12' from the tables, leaving plenty of room for the wandering public to utilize the park. 

• Battery operated candles on the tables will illuminate the setting as sunset approaches near 7 p.m. 

• A single musician will be playing acoustic guitar and singing with a battery-based amp system. 

• Catering to be provided by Vesuvio

• Wine to accompany dinner will be provided by the bride and groom. 

Note: A tent to cover the dining area may need to be erected only in the case of anticipated inclement weather.

Because this event proposes to serve alcohol on public property and erect of tents on public property or some combination thereof, further approval is required by City Council as follows: 

• Per Carmel Municipal Code section 9.20.020, it is unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public place within the City. The City Council may, however, authorize exceptions to the code for specific events of limited duration by adopting a resolution. 

• Per Carmel Municipal Code section 12.32.060, it is unlawful to construct or erect any tent upon any public property. The City Council may, however, authorize exceptions to the code for specific events of limited duration by adopting a resolution. 

The City receives applications on a regular basis for private events held on public property, almost 100% of the time for Carmel Beach, most often for wedding related events at which alcohol is served. Consumption, serving, and possession of alcohol on Carmel Beach is allowed between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. per the Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code section 9.20.030, which precludes the need for further Council approval for the consumption of alcohol for these events.