Item 23 - Proposed City of Santa Ana Events Permit Policy

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City Manager’s Authorization City of Santa Ana Events Permit Policy Date November 16, 2021 City of Santa Ana Administrative Policies and Procedures Purpose The purpose of the Policy is to provide an effective framework for the administration of Event permits that provide equitable and reasonable access to City public facilities. The intent of this Policy is to provide guidance for use of City facilities by residents, community organizations, businesses, and nonresidents for 1) Park Facility Permits; 2) Film Permits; 3) Land Use Certificates and 4) Special Event Permits. This Policy governs all City of Santa Ana properties and their supporting amenities. Definition The City Manager’s Office (CMO) or designee, are responsible for managing the City’s Events Permit Process. This Events Permit Policy (Policy) is established to ensure the use of City facilities for events 1) aligns with the City’s core mission, vision, and values; 2) provides equitable and fair access to all users; 3) remains equitably and fairly priced; 4) operates in a fiscally responsible manner; and 5) supports a healthy, safe, vibrant, and sustainable community. Policy 1.0 Policy Establishment and Permit Fees The CMO or designee shall implement and administer the Policy. All fees charged will be pursuant to the City’s Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, as adopted and periodically amended by the City Council. 2.0 USER CLASSIFICATIONS User classifications are for the purposes of assessing fees and determining priority as follows in section 4.1 of this Policy. 2.1 Park and Facility Permits The resident and nonresident permit priorities below define the scheduling priority and corresponding fees. Priority 1 City-sponsored special event serving Santa Ana residents. Priority 2 Resident: Non-Profit Organization (Special Events) High School or College Students Resident and Non-Resident (Film) Priority 3 Resident: Private Party or Business Exhibit 2 DRAFT