CC Resolution 2008-010
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
A VENIDA BERMUDAS BETWEEN CALLE ARROBA AND
CALLE NO GALES, AND THE SIDE STREETS TO THE
WEST THAT CONNECT TO AVENIDA NAVARRO, ON
MARCH 29, 2008, FROM 5:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. FOR
THE GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY SOAP BOX
DERBY
WHEREAS, the Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby has applied for City
Council approval to close Avenida Bermudas between Calle Arroba and Calle
Nogales, and the side streets to the west that connect to Avenida Navarro, for
their special outdoor event to be held March 29, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on the 18th day of March, 2008, reviewed this
request to temporarily close Avenida Bermudas between Calle Arroba and Calle
Nogales and those interconnecting streets to the west between the hours of 5 :00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following facts and reasons to justify
approval of said temporary street closure:
1. The temporary street closure is allowed based on Chapter 12.32.080 (D) of
the Municipal Code which permits the City Council, by Resolution, to
designate "temporary no parking" areas by placing signs adjacent to the
street curb. The posting of "no parking" signs and installation of traffic
barricades in all areas necessary to ensure traffic safety shall be completed
as required by the Public Works Encroachment Permit.
2. The temporary street closure will have minor impacts on the area because
other streets adjoining the site are available to provide access to the
immediate neighbors surrounding the race event. The affected property
owners will be notified of the upcoming event as required by Temporary Use
Permit 2008-786.
3. The City can grant an encroachment permit to allow activities on public
streets for specific periods if legitimate reasons are found to allow the
closure and safety standards (Chapter 12.16 of the Municipal Code, Traffic-
Control Devices) are provided, such as traffic barricades and "no parking"
signs to ensure that the public is not "at risk" while attending the special
event.
Resolution No. 2008-010
Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby
Adopted: March 18. 2008
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4. Approval of the temporary street closure will not create conditions that may
threaten the public health and safety needs of the community at the various
events because specific conditions will be imposed and shall be met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
Section 1. That the above citations are true and correct and constitute the
findings and requirements of the City Council in this case.
Section 2. The City Council approves the closure of portions of Avenida
Bermudas between Calle Arroba and Calle Nogales, and the side streets to the west
that connect to Avenida Navarro (Attachment 1). from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
subject to conditions imposed by the Public Works and Planning Departments.
Section 3. The City Engineer, or his designee, will issue an Encroachment
Permit (Chapter 14.16 of the Municipal Code) to the Greater Coachella Valley Soap
Box Derby regulating the closure of the streets provided certain traffic control
standards and the Conditions of Approval for Temporary Use Permit 2008-786 are
met.
Section 4. "No parking" signs will be posted (Chapters 12.16 and 12.32 of
the Municipal Code) as required by the Public Works Director, a minimum of 24-
hours prior to the event. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will tow any
unauthorized vehicle within this area at the time of the event.
Section 5. In case of bad weather, the City Manager is authorized to
reschedule the street closure provided all conditions of approval under Temporary
Use Permit 2008-786 are met.
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Section 6. The Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby personnel shall
obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department, including a
traffic control plan, prior to closing the streets, and make arrangements to install all
traffic safety signs and barricades prior to the closure of said streets.
Section 7. A condition of Temporary Use Permit 2008-786 shall be to have
Riverside County Sheriff's Department personnel on hand to assist the applicant
with on-site security and provide traffic control measures needed to carry out the
street closure permit.
Resolution No. 2008-010
Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box Derby
Adopted: March 18, 2008
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Section 8. The City Council authorizes City staff or other assigned safety
personnel to close the event if at any time all safety standards are not being met,
and thus could jeopardize those persons attending the function; and
Section 9. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be posted after its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Ouinta City Council, held on this 18th day of March 2008, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DON ADOL ,M
City of La Ouinta,
ATTEST:
VERONICA J. NTECINO, CMC, City Clerk
City of La OUlnta, California
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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