Parties, gatherings and events ordinance (Chapter 11.14)
Ordinance establishing an administrative process and civil fine, up to the $1,000 state maximum, for unruly gatherings on private property, replacing the police response service fee. The Council adopted it as Ordinance 49 of 2025 on August 12, 2025; a companion ordinance on administrative hearing appeals was set for August 19.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
Every hearing and vote
August 12, 2025 · City Council
Chapter 11.14 parties, gatherings or events (Ordinance 49 of 2025)
Approved · 7-0
The Council adopted an ordinance replacing the police response service fee with an administrative fine for unruly parties or gatherings on private property, issued after notice to the property owner. Five speakers supported it, citing safety hazards, large college parties and enforcement of fines, including higher penalties for repeat offenses. Council Member Puy said the $1,000 fine is the maximum state law allows; Council Member Lopez Chavez said the policy addresses community concerns, adds safety measures for large events and provides an enforcement framework.
August 12, 2025 · City Council work session
Ordinance amending the administrative hearing process
Discussed
Staff described an update to the general administrative hearing process for civil violations that would replace the Small Claims Court process for formal appeals and add a fee for formal administrative appeals; it would apply to the parties and gatherings ordinance. There was no further discussion. A hearing was set for August 19 at 6 p.m.