5.35.170 Crowd and traffic control.
(1) In reviewing each application, the Police Chief shall determine the minimum number of police officers and the number of hours for each officer to be in attendance at the event for the purpose of providing crowd and traffic control.
(2) At the applicant’s request, the Police Department shall determine the minimum number of private security officers and the number of hours for each officer to be in attendance at the event for the purpose of providing traffic and crowd control. This shall be in lieu of the requirement of the City’s police officers. The applicant may request a computation of the number of City police officers and their hours in combination with the number of private security officers and their hours in lieu of having security provided entirely by the City Police Department or entirely by private security officers.
(3) The number, duties, and gender of police or security officers that may be required by the Police Department for approval shall be based upon the following:
(a) The type of event and the estimated attendance;
(b) The design and location of the premises;
(c) The past history of disorder, criminal events and demand for safety services associated with prior events held by the applicant, the type of event, or the premises in which it is located;
(d) The past record of the private security agency providing crowd and traffic control for such events; and
(e) The physical abilities and training of the police officers or private security officers assigned to the event.
(4) Police and fire officials shall be provided necessary access to the event premises. Failure to allow access shall be grounds for permit revocation. [Ord. 3524 § 4, 2001; Code 1970 § 5.25.110.]