2019 SPRING BREAK PRESS CONFERENCE

This afternoon we held a press conference reference our 2019 Spring Break Action Plan.

Below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers.

We want everyone to enjoy their Spring Break, but please do it responsibly and safely.

Will there be extra patrolling on roads and beaches?

• Yes, Traffic Safety Section and additional uniform patrol officers will be patrolling the beach.
• We will also have additional DWI units on patrol.

Beach rules?

• No dogs on the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road on the North side of Packery Channel.                              
  •   City Ordinance 10-59 (Abbreviated)
    (d) The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, is authorized to prohibit all animals on portions of the beach during specified periods, including, but not limited to, high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends, and special events, and in areas designated as animal free zones.
    (e)The city manager, or the city manager’s designee, is authorized to prohibit animals, which are not on a leash, on portions of the beach during high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends, and special events.
• No glass bottles.
• Speed limit is 15 mph and all traffic laws apply on the beach.

Will you be able to build fires and if so where?

• Yes but the size will be restricted to 3x3x3 and no palettes will be allowed on the beach.

Parking on the beach, will you need special permits?

• Yes, permits can be purchased at most beach entrances and at convenience stores. The cost for a permit is $12.00.

Drinking on the beach, only certain containers or drinks? Or is it free for all?

• Yes, but must be of legal drinking age and no glass bottles.

Any road closures?

• No, but there will be an emergency lane for emergency vehicles.
• Traffic Section will be directing traffic as required by congestion.