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Lake Elsinore council approves new special-events procedures after split vote
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The Lake Elsinore City Council voted 3-2 to adopt a new special-events procedure after a debate over whether the rules will deter neighborhood or nonprofit organizers or protect taxpayers and public safety.
The Lake Elsinore City Council on Tuesday adopted new special-events procedures in a 3-2 vote after members debated whether the rules would discourage grassroots organizers or fairly protect taxpayer and public-safety resources.
The procedures, presented after a rewrite by the city attorney, create a formal application and review path for events held within the city. Supporters said the rules provide clarity, accountability and public-safety safeguards; opponents said the procedures risk “chilling” modest neighborhood or nonprofit events.
Councilwoman Johnson, who moved approval, said she had "pushed to have it brought back at this meeting" to give event organizers "a foundation and a plan and stability." Johnson said the procedures aim to ensure fiscal responsibility and consistent safety…
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