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October 1, 1990
Mayor John Pena
La Quinta City Council
City of La Quinta
P.O. Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
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49-499 Eisenhower Drive
P.O. Box 69
La Quinla. California 92253
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I am writing to request a "Special Advertising Device" permit for
the use of a search light on October 31, 1990 between the hours of
5:00pm and 9:39pm.
On that evening the La Quinta Hotel will be holding it-'s Second
Annual Halloween Carnival for children of all ages (some of you
remember the Haunted House). There will be food and lots of games,
a photo "booth, and the Haunted House will be back - better and
scarier and more fun than ever.
The proceeds of our .event will go to the Foundation For The
Retarded of the Desert...
Last year we had approximately 1,200 people attend. We are hoping
for more this year-. .
I hope that you and; the Council will view our request favorably and
that you will all attend. It's fun and for a good cause -
Children.
Sincerely,
J dith Cox
Di or of Transportation
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October 17, 1990
Judith A. Cox
Director of Transportation
La Quinta Hotel
PO Box 69
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: r=LA Q T HOTEL HALLOWEARNIVAL
Dear Ms. Cox:
The City Council at their meeting of October 16, 1990, approved
your request to use a searchlight on October 31, 1990, between
the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in conjunction with your
annual Halloween Carnival.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact the
undersigned.
Very truly yours,
JERRY HERMAN
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Stan B. Sawa
Principal Planner
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City Council Minutes 9 October 16, 1990
MOTION = It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Rushworth
that Ordinance No. 181 be adopted on second reading.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES.: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff &
Mayor Pena.
NOES:, None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: (One Vacancy)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, 1990.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE GRADING BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF,
$87.,675 - TRACT 23935, 1 & 2.
4. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE 90-009 FOR A
SEARCHLIGHT AT THEE LA—QUINTA--HOTEL_ON OCTOBER 31, 1990.
BETWEEN 5:00 P.M. & 9:00 P.M..
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC CONTROLS
DURING SKINS GAME NOVEMBER 23-25, 1990.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON
VARIANCE 90-012 TO ALLOW OFF -SITE LOCATION OFA MONUMENT
SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION SIGN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AVENUE
50 BETWEEN WASHINGTON ST. & PARK AVENUE - APPLICANT: M. J.
BROCK & SONS.
7. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 25389-2.- DESERT FAIRWAYS AND
APPROVAL OF RELATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS - M.
J. BROCK AND SONS, INC.
8. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR SCULPTURE/ART AT
CIVIC CENTER SITE.
9. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP 26152-`WILMA PACIFIC, INC. -
LAKE LA QUINTA.
10. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE LETTERS OF CREDIT NOS. 2186
($20,000) AND 2286 ($13,600) LANDMARK LAND CO. OF
CALIFORNIA - PLOT PLAN NO. 86-285.
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October 23, 1991
Ms. -Mary Beth, Hunt -- -
La Quinta Hotel
P. O. Box 69
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE 91-009
Dear. Mr. Hunt:
On October 21, 1991, the La Quinta City Council approved your request for the use
of a searchlight at the Second Annual Halloween Carnival on October 31, 1991,
between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P-.M. A building permit will not be
required.
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
JERRY HERMAN
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR .
GLENDA M. LAINIS
Associate Planner
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ITEM TITLE:
REQUEST FROM THE LA QUINTA HOTEL
FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL
ADVERTISING DEVICE (SEARCHLIGHT)
FOR THEIR 2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN
CARNIVAL OCTOBER 31, 1990
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA HOTEL
BACKGROUND:
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AGENDA CATEGORY:
PUBLIC HEARING:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
The La Quinta Hotel is holding their 2nd Annual Halloween
Carnival -on October 31, 1990, and wish to use a_ searchlight from
5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDATION•
Action of the City Council may be taken by minute motion.
Staff believes no conditions of approval are necessary.
Submitted by: 'Approved for submission to
City Council:
RON KIEDROWSKI, CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY .COUNCIL
FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: OCTOBER 16, 1990
ITEM: SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE 90-009
SUBJECT: REQUEST FROM THE LA QUINTA HOTEL FOR APPROVAL OF A
SPECIAL ADVERTISING DEVICE (SEARCHLIGHT) FOR THEIR
2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL ON OCTOBER 31, 1990.
BACKGROUND:
Municipal Code Chapter 5.64, "Special Advertising Devices",
provides for a permit to be issued by the City Council for
advertising devices. other than the usual and customary
permanent business identification signs. This includes items
such as searchlights.
REQUEST:
The Applicant is requesting approval to use a searchlight
between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the evening of October 31,
1990. This will be in conjunction with their 2nd Annual
Halloween Carnival.
Attached is a letter from the Applicant explaining the request.
CITY COUNCIL FINDINGS:
Section 5.64.020 provides, in part, that permits are to be
issued for special purposes, "...and not on a continuing basis
for permanent advertising or identification purposes"; and,
further that, "Each permit shall be issued for a specified
period of time subject to renewal for good cause shown."
In taking action of a permit, the Council must find that the
special advertising device applied for would not:
1. Constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance to adjacent or
surrounding properties or to the public at large; or,
2. Be detrimental to the public convenience or welfare; or,
3. Be inconsistent with the various elements and objectives
of the General Plan and all other officially adopted
policies and regulations of the City.
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Conditions may be assigned'to any permit granted in order 'to
harmonize it with the -public purposes expressed in this,Chapter
of the ,Municipal Code.
The "Dark. -Sky" ordinance, prohibits searchlights for
advertising purposes, unless a temporary variance (Special
Advertising Permit) is granted by the City`Council.
RECOMMENDATION•
Action of the City Council may be taken by minute motion.
Staff believes no conditions of approval are necessary.
Attachments: 1. Letter of request from Applicant
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