(Office ofthe City Manager August 23, 2017 Ms. Amber Cummings via E-mail: LibertyPrincess925@amail.com 3504 Baywood Circle Antioch, CA 94531 Re: August 27, 2017 Permit Request Submitted on August 17, 2017 Dear Ms, Cummings: We are in receipt of a permit application dated August 17, 2017 for an estimated 300 attendees on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Civic Center Park. Pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code ("BMC") 6.46.050, the City is unable to issue a permit for your proposed event for the following reasons: © Your application is incomplete, missing critical information required by BMC 6.46.030. For example, it does not provide photo identification of the applicants; it does not provide information related to the location in the park that you wish to use; a description of arrangements for first aid or emergency medical services, ete. Pursuant to BMC 6.46.030, your application is late. Applications for major park events shall be made at least ten (10) business days prior to the major park event. Your application was received seven (7) business days prior to your proposed event. © Pursuant to BMC 6.46.050, your application lacks any explanation of security arrangements. . ‘= Pursuant to BMC 6.46.090, while you signed the required Hold Harmless Agreement you hand-wrote additional language indicating that you disagree with its provisions. Therefore, the agreement is invalid. 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tol: 610.981.7000 TDD: 510.981.6903 Fax: §10.081-7089 E-mail: manager@ci berkeley.ca.usPage2 August 23, 2017 Ms. Amber Cummings Re: August 27, 2017 Permit Request * Your application indicates a plan to use amplified sound. Pursuant to BMC 13.40.100, applicants wishing to use sound outdoors for an event must obtain a permit no less than thirty (30) days from the date of the event. Failure to do so is grounds for an automatic denial. You attached an application for an amplified sound permit that not only is late, but also incomplete as it fails to identify required information such as operator information, site plans, etc. In addition to these concems, the City is aware of several demonstrations and rallies on August 27, 2017 in light of national events, as well as calls to action on social media dating back to June 2017. The City has been in the process of actively planning and directing appropriate resources in an effort to protect the health and safety of its residents, businesses, and visitors, and to protect public and private property. Given the totality of circumstances, we cannot issue a permit to you for the use of Civic Center Park on August 27, 2017. The City is committed to upholding First Amendment rights of free speech and assembly while taking measures to ensure that any rallies or demonstrations remain peaceful. If you are interested in pursuing an alternate date for your event, please contact Shallon Allen at 510-981-7071 to discuss. Alternative dates ‘may be considered if a complete application that addresses the deficiencies is timely received. Sincerely, QA Jovan Grogan Deputy City Manager cc: Dee Williams-Ridley, City Manager Shallon Allen, Sr. Management Analyst, City Manager's Office