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HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 - ABC Licenses, Crime Trends, and Options for Balboa Peninsula - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed April 14, 2015 Item No. 18 From: Wetherholt, Drew < Drew. Wetherholt @marcusmillichap.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 12:25 PM To: Dept - City Council; Brown, Leilani; Duffield, Duffy; Kiff, Dave; Diane Dixon (ddixon @dianedixon2014.com); Selich, Edward; Curry, Keith; Petros, Tony; Kevin M. Muldoon; Peotter, Scott Subject: RE: Council Meeting 4/14/2015- Additional Officers for the Peninsula Council Members- thank you! I, as well as many residents, appreciate and welcome additional officers on the Peninsula. Better enforcement will not only create a better balance for our community but a safer, more enjoyable Peninsula. Drew M. Wetherholt Director, National Retail Group Marcus & Millichap 3281 East Guasti Road Suite 800 Ontario, CA 91761 License: CA: 01065168 (909) 456 -3400 office (909) 456 -7019 direct (949) 466 -6088 cell (909) 456 -7063 fax drew. wethe rh o It Q m arcusm l l i chap. co m Executive Assistant:0esirae Hurt (909) 456 -7020 d esirae. hul musmiliichap.com t i' CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE and DISCLAIMER: This email message is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain conf I a n and /or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. If you are the intended recipient but do not wish to receive communications through this medium, please so advise the sender immediately. Nothing in this communication should be interpreted as a digital or electronic signature that can be used to authenticate a contract or other legal document The recipients are advised that the sender and Marcus & Millichap are not qualified to provide, and have not been contracted to provide, legal, financial, or tax advice, and that any such advice regarding any investment by the recipients must be obtained from the recipients' attorney, accountant, or tax professional. From: Wetherholt, Drew Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:29 PM To: CityCouncil @newportbeachca.gov; ' Leilani Brown'; 'Duffy Duffield'; 'dkiff @city.newport- beach.ca.us'; Diane Dixon (ddixon (adianedixon2014.cc m); 'edselich @roadrunner.com'; 'curryk @pfm.com'; 'Tony Petros'; 'Kevin M. Muldoon'; 'speotter @newportbeachca.gov' Cc: Denys Oberman (dho (aobermanassociates.com); 'cynthia koller'; Lori Morris (lorirmorris(chgmail.com); 'Brian P'; 'George Schroeder'; Linda Klein Subject: Council Meeting 4/14/2015- Additional Officers for the Peninsula Council Members: I understand that tonight you are considering funding an additional four more police officers to help address the alcohol problems on the Newport Peninsula. I applaud and encourage that the City Council approve and move forward with this staff recommendation. As you are aware, the Peninsula has a serious problem with alcohol. Chief Johnson's presentation at the study session clearly illustrates the stats that are negatively impacting the community. The drunken debauchery, safety concerns, crime and property damage that takes on the Peninsula is not acceptable! In addition to adding additional officers to the area I would also encourage that the police department take a strong position against the bad behavior of intoxicated individuals, problematic parties and the bars that continuously over -serve their customers. Simply put, the PD needs to send a strong message, "Enjoy Newport, but do it responsibly!" More citations and arrests will send that message. Enforcement pressure on the problematic bars /restaurants will also go a long way. Its very sad that our beautiful Peninsula is often referred to as the " vomit mile." However, enforcement is only part of the equation. The Peninsula is over - concentrated with ABC establishments. We have more ABC licenses in such a small area than any other area of Orange County. We also have a ridiculous amount of alcohol related crime and police calls for service. Hoag Hospital's ER is often overwhelmed with alcohol problems coming from the Peninsula. Our police department cannot keep up with demand for service during the peak" witching hours." The City, planning department and police department need to construct a strict approval process in which the City grants ABC licenses on the Peninsula. This continued process of "green- lighting" every ABC license application is not acceptable. The Peninsula needs a balance, not an over - concentration of ABC licenses. Both the residents and the City have worked very hard to improve and revitalize the Peninsula over the last 10 years. Let's continue in this direction! Thank you! Drew Wetherholt- Peninsula Family Received After Agenda Printed April 14, 2015 Item No. 18 From: Wetherholt, Drew <Drew.Wetherholt @marcusmillichap.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:29 PM To: Dept - City Council; Brown, Leilani; Duffield, Duffy; Kiff, Dave; Diane Dixon (ddixon @dianedixon2014.com); Selich, Edward; Curry, Keith; Petros, Tony; Kevin M. Muldoon; Peotter, Scott Cc: Denys Oberman (dho @obermanassociates.com); cynthia koller; Lori Morris (lorirmorris @gmail.com); Brian P; George Schroeder; Linda Klein Subject: Council Meeting 4/14/2015- Additional Officers for the Peninsula Council Members: I understand that tonight you are considering funding an additional four more police officers to help address the alcohol problems on the Newport Peninsula. I applaud and encourage that the City Council approve and move forward with this staff recommendation. As you are aware, the Peninsula has a serious problem with alcohol. Chief Johnson's presentation at the study session clearly illustrates the stats that are negatively impacting the community. The drunken debauchery, safety concerns, crime and property damage that takes on the Peninsula is not acceptable! In addition to adding additional officers to the area I would also encourage that the police department take a strong position against the bad behavior of intoxicated individuals, problematic parties and the bars that continuously over -serve their customers. Simply put, the PD needs to send a strong message, "Enjoy Newport, but do it responsibly!" More citations and arrests will send that message. Enforcement pressure on the problematic bars /restaurants will also go a long way. Its very sad that our beautiful Peninsula is often referred to as the " vomit mile." However, enforcement is only part of the equation. The Peninsula is over - concentrated with ABC establishments. We have more ABC licenses in such a small area than any other area of Orange County. We also have a ridiculous amount of alcohol related crime and police calls for service. Hoag Hospital's ER is often overwhelmed with alcohol problems coming from the Peninsula. Our police department cannot keep up with demand for service during the peak" witching hours." The City, planning department and police department need to construct a strict approval process in which the City grants ABC licenses on the Peninsula. This continued process of "green- lighting" every ABC license application is not acceptable. The Peninsula needs a balance, not an over - concentration of ABC licenses. Both the residents and the City have worked very hard to improve and revitalize the Peninsula over the last 10 years. Let's continue in this direction! Thank you! Drew Wetherholt- Peninsula Family "Received After Agenda Printed" Item No. 18 4/14/15 From: Denys Oberman <dho @obermanassociates.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 4:44 PM To: Dept - City Council; Brown, Leilani Cc: 'Fred Levine'; Drew Wetherholt; cynthia koller; Linda Klein Subject: Comment for the Public Record Mayor and Council Members: I am unable to attend tonight's City Council session. I wish to thank Mayor Pro -tem Dixon and other Council members, as well as our staff and Police Chief who appreciate that police presence and vigorous enforcement stance are key to maintaining an environment that is both safe and pleasant for both residents and visitors. Our City's beach areas, in particular, the Balboa Penninsula, is widely recognized as a premier spot to enjoy the Beach . Our City has historically allowed drunk and disorderly, unsafe, and nuisance behavior to run rampant. This has had a compounding effect with the dramatic increase in resident and visitor base that we have. I applaud the Council for adding Police officer resources to this area. With the right policy direction,this should provide significant benefit in both restoring and maintaining a safe, enjoyable environment - -- addressing drunk /disorderly and drug — related disturbances; unsafe use of commercially provided Motor vehicles and safety problems on our boardwalk designed to accommodate Pedestrian use; and general control of property crime. With Newport Beach's sights set on being a leading destination resort, the Police play a key role in maintaining the quality of environment that residents and visitors are expecting . THANKYOU. Denys Oberman Resident and Community Stakeholder Regards, Denys H. Oberman, CEO tia 0- BERMAN OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors 2600 Michelson Drive, Suite 1700 Irvine, CA 92612 Tel (949) 476 -0790 Cell (949) 230 -5868 Fax (949) 752 -8935 Email: dhona.obermanassociates.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is legally privileged. 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