Sacramento – The Municipal Council of Sacramento plans to create entertainment spaces that allow other people to drink alcohol in open boxes that leave bars and restaurants.
“I think it would be wonderful so you don’t have to hit [your drink] and you can go out and enjoy it,” said Bonnie Nichols, who lives in Sacramento.
This is the city’s latest effort to pour into Sacramento’s nightlife.
“I think it is a city center, which I think is actually culturally and demographically vital,” said Brandon Robinson, founder of Tipsy Putt in the center of the Commons (Doco).
Robinson said it was a fight for corporations to recover from the pandemic, however, that the tipsy putt slowly saw foot traffic increase. He thinks that focusing on the nightlife and creating a fun, fluid and an environment where other people can help.
“We were in Arizona and we had to do more things like that,” said Stephanie Gustin. “It simply joined our enjoyment, but it has to be within the limits. “
The city thinks that these entertainment spaces can obtain advantages when special occasions occur nearby, which allows them to make alcohol sales.
“I know what I don’t need. I don’t need 24 hours, a safe component of the city that has a New Orleans and Mardi Gras,” said Mayor Kevin McCarty.
McCarty said Sacramento looked at cities like San Francisco that succeeded with its open container entertainment areas, adding near the persecution center.
“Honestly, I would not think that I would be really wise because you would have many other additional people in public,” said Iyesia Osborne, who lives in Sacramento.
Mayor McCarty told CBS13 that there would be contained spaces and times that police would build staff.
“We are very, very attentive,” said McCarty. “We are going to ask ourselves at our police service to expand this. “
There are still end positions that would fall in those entertainment areas, but McCarty discussed safe portions of K Street, R Street, and Capitol Mall.
“You need to bring more nightlife in the city center, but you have to spend insurance,” said Kris Errecart, who lives in Sacramento.
The Department of Liquor Control (ABC) is on board with this open-box replacement and requires special rentals for businesses in those areas.
Beyond the two years, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed allowing local governments to create entertainment areas.
The Sacramento City Council will talk about it at its town hall on Tuesday.
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