CC Resolution 2000-139RESOLUTION NO. 2000-139
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LA QUINTA CLOSING A 100-
FOOT LONG SEGMENT OF AVENIDA MENDOZA TO MOTORIZED
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SOUTH OF FRANCES HACK PARK BETWEEN
AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND THE ALLEY
WHEREAS, subdivision map entitled Santa Carmelita at Vale La Quinta, Unit 14
created Avenida Mendoza in 1935; and
WHEREAS, the subdivider irrevocably dedicated Lot G, which is Avenida
Mendoza, on the tract map to public use and said dedication has been duly accepted
by the City of La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to close a 100-foot long segment of Avenida
Mendoza to motorized vehicular traffic, except golf carts, south of Frances Hack Park,
which is shown as Lots 130 and 131 on the tract map, between Avenida Montezuma
and the alley, but continue to accommodate pedestrians and bicycle traffic through the
closure area and potentially provide golf cart access through the area, if subsequently
approved by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, proposed closure to motorized vehicular traffic is permissible under
Vehicle Code §21 101(a)(1) and La Quinta City Council Resolution 2000-99; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a duly noticed public hearing at its regular
September 19, 2000 City Council meeting, and heard and considered all relevant
testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of La Quinta does hereby find, determine,
order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. The area closed to motorized vehicular traffic, except golf carts, is
more particularly described as being that part of Lot G located south of Avenida
Montezuma's south right of way line, which is Lots N and O on the tract map, where
said southerly line projects across Lot G; and located north of the alley's north right
of way line, which is Lots Q and R on the tract map, where said northerly line projects
across Lot G. The area of closure is sixty feet wide, east to west, and one hundred
feet long, north to south, and contains 6,000 square feet.
Section 2. The closure area is no longer needed for motorized vehicular traffic,
except golf carts, and there are sufficient alternative routes in the immediate area to
complete access needs of motorists to properties in the area with inconsequential
impact.
Resolution No. 2000-139
Street Closure/Avenida Mendoza
October 17, 2000
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Section 3. The public use of the closed area of Avenida Mendoza would be
a greater use as a parking lot for the City Museum with a pedestrian access through
the area and potentially golf cart access through the area, if subsequently approved
by the City Council.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall file this Resolution for recording by the County
Recorder.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 17th day of October, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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J PEN ayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JU REEK, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2000-139
Street Closure/Avenida Mendoza
October 17, 2000
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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P. KATHEAINE ANSON, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California