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Yucaipa council adopts tighter special-event rules, raises EMS threshold and removes off-duty sheriff language
Summary
The council approved a revised temporary special-events ordinance Aug. 11 that clarifies permit conditions, raises on-site EMS staffing thresholds and removes a sentence that permitted hiring off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff deputies.
The Yucaipa City Council on Aug. 11 approved the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 460, revising the city's temporary special-events permit rules and standard conditions.
Megan (staff member) told the council the updated ordinance adds standard conditions for parking and traffic control, restroom facilities, amplified sound, alcohol service controls and emergency medical services. She said the fire captain recommended increasing the number of attendees that trigger a requirement for certified on-site EMS personnel from 500 to 4,000; staff agreed that change could be added before second reading.
After discussion about security staffing, staff recommended removing language that suggested the use of "off-duty law enforcement" from the Sheriff's Department because the county policy limits such assignments. The ordinance will instead require "licensed security staff" for events involving alcohol, street closures or activities after 8 p.m.
Megan said the insurance requirement will remain flexible so the city's insurer (Alliant/CIRA) and city manager can set liability limits tailored to an event's type and hazards; she noted that recent larger events have required limits such as $2 million liability and $4 million aggregate. Staff said applicants can consult insurers before submitting an application and can appeal a city-manager requirement to the council.
Councilmember Bieber moved approval; the motion received a second and passed on a voice vote. Councilmembers and staff emphasized the ordinance is intended to be practical rather than a barrier for small events and that the city would provide pre-application guidance.
The ordinance now returns for a second reading where the EMS attendee threshold and any final edits will be finalized.
