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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Crosby, Proof, Memphis, Lola Gaspar, the planned Yost Complex <br /> and entertainment within the Empire Building and the Grand <br /> Central Arts Theater. <br /> <br /> D. Each of these developments, when approved, add a component <br /> necessary to create a more dynamic living community operating <br /> within an urban environment. The integration of living, working and <br /> entertainment space provides a lifestyle that has proven successful <br /> in other metropolitan areas and contributes to the vitality of the <br /> Downtown by enhancing the activity, and thus viability of the Artists <br /> Village. <br /> <br /> E. With reduced revenues and the increased growth of nightlife in the <br /> downtown area, the Police Department is seeking to support the <br /> emerging vibrant uses by developing a strong ordinance to mitigate <br /> any negative impacts associated with these venues and minimize <br /> calls for service while ensuring a reduced fiscal impact on the City. <br /> <br /> F. The City of Santa Ana has a long history with alcohol beverage <br /> establishments that generate an extraordinary amount of police- <br /> related calls for service. Numerous studies have shown the <br /> correlation between alcohol and violence. The police department <br /> has evaluated the relationship between alcohol-licensed <br /> establishments and the impact that entertainment such as public <br /> dancing has on police services. These studies found that police- <br /> related incidents at dance establishments generate a higher <br /> number of calls than non-dance establishments and those calls <br /> require an increased level of manpower. <br /> G. Police department data convincingly supports the premise that the <br /> City's dance establishments generate an extraordinary amount of <br /> police-related calls and require a greater number of police service <br /> hours than establishments that do not provide that type of <br /> entertainment. <br /> <br /> H. To help the City recapture some of those extraordinary costs, the <br /> Police Department proposes to assess a `cost recovery fee'. <br /> Establishments that obtain a public dance permit will be assessed <br /> this fee in addition to the application fee. Both fees will be collected <br /> each time the establishment applies to renew their dance permit. <br /> The goal of this fee is to maintain a strong sense of public safety <br /> without creating a burden to the City. <br /> <br /> 1. It is within the power of the City to protect itself from extraordinary <br /> emergency expenses by passing statutes and regulations that <br /> permit recovery from responsible parties. The City of Santa Ana <br /> may charge a fee to recover the reasonable costs incurred by the <br /> <br /> <br /> Ordinance No. NS-XXX <br /> 50A-4 Page 2 of _ <br />