From: Ada Hand
To: [email protected]
Subject: Sale of Beer or Wine at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 7:45:15 AM
I do not approve of the sale of beer or wine at the sports complex. This will lead to public intoxication at events for youth. It could result in inappropriate behavior by adults who are irritated at the score, the team, the coach or individual players. The possibility for adults leaving the complex after having been drinking could lead to traffic accidents and/or death.
Alcoholic beverages have no place at this event. Ada Hand, Huntington Beach resident for 14 years
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Ada J. Hand, Secretary
H.B. Mobile Home Resident Coalition
714-717-1294 (cell)
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From: chris macdonald
To: [email protected]
Cc: Kathleen Pedick
Subject: No On Item 16 Huntington Beach City Council
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 2:45:25 PM
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In regards to the Huntington Beach City Council Meeting on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025 let it be known that I'm against the item pertaining to selling alcohol at The Huntington Beach Sports Complex. It is not safe to do that with young children and can cause accidents there.
Thank You,
Chris MacDonald
Huntington Beach Native
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From: Stock
To: [email protected]
Subject: No On Item 16 Huntington Beach City Council
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 5:06:54 PM
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No On Item 16 Huntington Beach City Council
Dear Huntington Beach City Councilmembers,
I am opposed to selling alcohol at Huntington Beach Sports Complex because of the cost to taxpayer/citizens of Huntington Beach. If you calculate the income from alcohol sales versus the expense of law enforcement arrests, three DUI checkpoints in June, July & August 2025, and recent DUI traffic fatalities in Huntington Beach, it makes no sense to establish a new drinking venue in Central Park. I am not opposed to drinking, but do oppose promotion of alcohol and drugs on our public lands. Every drinker who gets behind the wheel of a car puts us at risk.
When you calculate alcohol-related enforcement, you also must consider the police officer salaries & benefits, HBPD vehicles, equipment, jail space and other personnel involved. Next, calculate the percent of their on-duty service spent arresting and booking alcohol related offenses (versus other offenses) for a fairer look at how much our city is currently spending to enforce and protect its citizens from alcohol-related infractions. Do we want to spend more? No!
1. According to Huntington Beach Police Department Adult Arrest Log, the #1 arrest category in the past 30 days was alcohol related. There were 150 DUI, alcohol related disorderly conducts, DUI hit & run and DUI alcohol causing bodily injury/deaths charges filed to over 120 adults (75% male/25% female) approx. The majority arrested were Huntington Beach residents with others coming from more than 30 cities. No other category (drugs, theft, violence, etc.) came close to alcohol arrests.
2. Central Park Sports Complex was created to maintain a dedicated space for youth and adults to play sports - free from drugs and alcohol.
3. Consumption of alcohol in sports leads to compromised motor skills, decreased coordination, delayed reactions, diminished judgment, and impaired balance, also increasing an athlete’s risk for injury.
4. Sales of alcoholic drinks at sports increases the likelihood of violence, according to a study in Journal of International Drug Policy.
On a personal level, my sister, who is a paid referee for soccer matches in California, says that adults drinking alcohol at games has put her at risk many times with their uncontrolled anger and violence.
Thank you for your time,
Debbie Stock, Huntington Beach resident since 1978 who lives within one mile of Central Park
From: Dave Chennault
To: [email protected]
Cc: Cuevas, Marco
Subject: RE: Sports Complex Beer Sales - Revenue to city and Revenue to Concessionaire Date: Monday, September 1, 2025 11:33:29 AM
Hello City Council,
Please see the following regarding revenue to the city and the operator for proposed beer sales at the sports complex.
Beer Sales at HB Sports Complex Concessions: Key Facts & Financial Overview
The sale of pints of beer at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex concessions presents a notable revenue opportunity for both the concessionaire and the City. Based on pricing, cost analysis, and visitor purchasing assumptions, here’s how the numbers break down:
Annual Revenue Breakdown – Year 1
Estimated Annual Beer Sales: 140,000 pints (Assumes 1 in 10 visitors purchases one pint of beer)
Revenue to the City: $112,000 per year (140,000 pints × $0.80 per pint) Revenue to Concessionaire: $1,000,080 per year (140,000 pints × $7.20 per pint) Key Fact: Revenue Allocation to the Sports Complex
Revenue generated from beer sales and paid to the City is deposited into the City’s general fund.
Importantly, none of this revenue is automatically allocated to the HB Sports Complex. Any future allocation decisions will be made by the City Council.
Detailed Financial Insights
1. Retail Price to Customers
Each pint of beer is sold at $10.00.
2. City Revenue Share
Under the current lease agreement (5 years with two optional 5-year extensions), the City receives $0.80 per pint sold.
This share is expected to increase to $1.50 per pint over time, assuming the retail price remains stable.
**Here is the revenue share from the lease
3. Annual Visitors to HB Sports Complex
According to the operator of the concessions and sports complex, the complex welcomed 1.4 million visitors last year.
4. Beer Cost to Concessionaire
Local craft beer is sourced from Mr. Kegs in Huntington Beach.
A ½ barrel keg (124 pints) costs $250, resulting in a $2.00 cost per pint.
5. Profit Distribution Per Pint
Item Amount
Retail Price $10.00
Cost of Beer (Retail) $2.00
Revenue Share to City $0.80
Gross Profit to Concessionaire $7.20
6. Annual Sales Assumption
140,000 pints sold annually, based on the assumption that 1 in 10 visitors purchases a pint.
7. Annual Revenue Summary
Party Annual Revenue
City $112,000.00
Concessionaire $1,000,080.00
Regards
Dave Chennault
From: Thomas LaParne
To: [email protected]
Subject: City Council Agenda Item 16
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:29:02 AM
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As a longtime resident with children who participate in sports in Huntington Beach, I have seen first-hand the effects alcohol has had on sporting events and spectators around the children, officials, and other parents. It is reckless and irresponsible to allow alcohol at the Sports Complex and will lead to further incidents and issues while watching sports. If someone cannot wait an hour to watch a game without alcohol, then we do not need those people enabled by access to alcohol while at the complex. I propose a denial of the alcohol and beer permit and suggest switching their offerings to craft root beer and non-alcoholic drinks for families and parents like slushies and craft iced coffees or other similar drinks to keep this place family friendly as it needs to be.
Sincerely,
Thomas LaParne