""It will really be nice to have this area set up so that people can buy a cocktail or a glass of wine somewhere and walk down the street to play cornhole or sit and talk to friends someplace else," Councilmember Pat Showalter said. "I'm glad we're going forward with this.""
"The plan is to implement the ordinance as an 18-month pilot program starting May 28. The city will use the pilot period to assess the zone's impact on the downtown economy and public safety, according to a city staff report."
"Mountain View's ordinance will allow for brick-and-mortar businesses with existing alcohol licenses to let patrons take alcoholic beverages off the premises, as long as they stick to the areas designated for open consumption."
Mountain View plans to enhance its downtown area by permitting outdoor alcohol consumption during city-sponsored events. The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance designating five blocks of Castro Street as an 'entertainment zone' for this purpose. The pilot program will begin on May 28 and last for 18 months, allowing the city to evaluate its impact on the economy and public safety. The ordinance permits businesses with alcohol licenses to allow patrons to take drinks off premises within the designated area.
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