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12/04/2025 Alcohol on City Property

Kelly-Louise Poggetti, City of Palo Alto

Hi all,


Looking for other members to share their policy on the types of alcohol permitted for City-run events and events on City Property.

Currently, CPA permits beer, wine and champagne only.


Thanks so much,


Kelly

2 replies
Oles Gordeev

12/31/2025 02:38:14 PM

Hi Kelly - attached is our Administrative Instruction on Events. While it does not address the types of alcohol permitted, the section on Sales and Consumption of Alcohol guides the overall matter. Thanks!

Download file: ii-4-4_rev101325-1.pdf
Alvaro Valdez

12/26/2025 05:33:37 PM

Hi there, we have an Alcohol and Drug Use Prohibition Policy (attached). Section III provides an exception which requires written consent by the City Manager. Alcohol is defined in section IV. It's rare for a City event to include alcohol. For events organized by the City and by members of the public, we require Liquor Liability Coverage.

Download file: 38alcohol-and-drug-use-prohibition-policy.pdf