SPEV 2018-0015 Hilton Americas - Employee Event (06.04.2018)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
June 4, 2018
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit 2018-0015
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Hilton Americas – Employee Event
July 12, 2018 (6:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
49499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA (La Quinta Resort)
APPLICANT
Ms. Aimee Jones
Access Destination Services
40004 Cook St. Suite 1
Palm Desert, CA 92211
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit
2018-0015, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.130 (Special Events – Nonresidential), based on the
following Findings:
A. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community in the area of the proposed event.
B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the anticipated
attendance.
C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance.
D. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage disposal methods
and potable water service have been provided.
E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire
marshal.
F. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
G. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of accommodating the
anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe manner with minimal disruption to
local traffic circulation.
This approval authorizes the applicant to conduct the event pursuant to compliance with all
conditions of approval of this permit. The applicant must obtain any permits, as may be required
below, in order to physically set up the event.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Completion/confirmation prior to start of the event:
1. The outdoor event is approved for July 12, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The total
number of event participants, including staff, security and guests, shall not exceed 600
on-site at any given time. The applicant is required to maintain a count of all event
participants on-site at all times during the event. The event count shall be maintained by
event staff at the main entrance and made available upon request by the Police
Department or City Staff.
2. The applicant shall obtain all other applicable permits, if required, from the appropriate
agencies (i.e. Fire Department, Building Division, Sheriff’s Department, etc.)
3. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License. Applicant has indicated that no vendors
are included as of date of this letter. If additional vendor(s) are to be included in event,
applicant shall provide proof of City Business License for each vendor and updated vendor
list no later than 7 days prior to event (July 5, 2018).
4. The serving of food and alcoholic beverages during the event shall be subject to the rules
and requirements of the Riverside County Health Department and State of California
Alcoholic Beverage Control, respectively.
5. The applicant shall comply with State of California Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Occupational Safety and Health Amusement Ride Section Amusement Ride
Field Report permits A-43159 and A-43169, both of which are on file with the Planning
division.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
6. The set-up and operation of the event shall be consistent with the attached exhibits and
event information on file. Installation and use of Ferris Wheel shall comply with State of
California Amusement Ride Field Report permits A-43159 and A-43169.
7. The event shall not be open to the public and shall only be accessed by invited guests
staying at the hotel.
8. Security personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of uniformed
personnel. All designated private security personnel must be licensed by the State of
California and possess a valid private security license.
9. Certain areas providing access to the event area are public and, as such, general public
access may not be denied or restricted in any manner that extends beyond the limits of
this event as approved.
10. The applicant shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section
9.100.210) and specifically the following noise limitations during the event:
Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A))
After 10:00pm: Fifty decibels (50 dB(A))
If the noise consists entirely of impact noise, speech or music, or any combination
thereof, each of the noise levels specific above shall be reduced by five dB(A).
11. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests. Extension
cords shall be ground-secured to prevent tripping. Any lighting shall be directed away
from surrounding roadways and surrounding residential properties. No spot or
searchlights are permitted.
12. Extension cords shall be over current protected and or ground fault interrupter protected.
No additional taps are to be in any device. (NO octopus, 2 way, 3 way taps, cube adapter
or multi-plug extension cords). Quad boxes are approved if wired with 12/3 gauge wire or
greater. All extension cords shall be of 12/3 gauge wire or greater with approved
connectors.
13. Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for passage of
emergency response vehicles and private vehicles. There shall be no queuing of vehicles
along all surrounding roads for the purposes of dropping off for, picking up for, or entering
the event.
14. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and activities in and around the event will be
maintained accessible to emergency vehicles at all times.
15. The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City staff to
ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter.
16. No fireworks, or open flame, or any other device emitting flame or fire or creating a glow
capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
17. The event sites used shall be left clean and in its original manner after the event.
Temporary trash receptacles shall be provided in and around the event areas. All event
areas shall be left free of debris at the end of each day’s activities, and after the event
concludes.
18. Any damage to public hardscape caused by this event shall be repaired as directed by the
City Engineer. This includes but is not limited to sidewalks, curb and gutter, landscaping,
and pavement especially within the surrounding public streets.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION
By holding this outdoor event, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
City of La Quinta (“the City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this temporary use permit. The City
of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly
notify the applicant of any claim, action or preceding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems that
arise not previously addressed herein. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to revoke, suspend
or void this permit at any time.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written appeal and
filing fee of $1,505.00 are submitted to this Department within 15 calendar days. Please contact
this office should you wish to file an appeal, and we will assist you in that regard.
If you have any questions before, during, or after the event, please contact the following:
CARLOS FLORES
Design and Development Department
760-777-7069
GABRIEL PEREZ
Design and Development Department
760-777-7062
KEVIN MERIDETH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034
DAVID SMITH
La Quinta Police
760-863-8803
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AMUSEMENT RIDE SECTION
AMUSEMENT RIDE FIELD REPORT TEMPORARYPERMANENTX
OFFICE INSPECTOR INSPECTOR I.D.DATE INSPECTED STATE I.D. NUMBER
SA GLENN MIYOSHI M0008 02/21/2018 C17508
Page:1
2424 Arden Way, Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-3511
CERT / PERMIT
EXPIRES
DATE INSPECTION TIME SURVEY TYPE SPECIAL CALL
AMUSEMENT PARK NAME CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS CITY ZIP
RESPONSIBLE PARTY TELEPHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
AMUSEMENT RIDE NAME AMUSEMENT RIDE CLASSIFICATION
MANUFACTURE NAME TRADE NAME
Permit Number Tag Validation
03/01/2019
James Event Irvine Lake
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd
RAOP
Silverado
James Productions (562) 631-9606
1116 N OLIVE ST ANAHEIM CA 92801
Hy 5 Ferris Wheel
92626
Class 1
Eli Bridge Hy 5
2.25
A-43159
(562) 631-9606Blane Koondial
Hour(s)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHAMUSEMENT RIDE SECTIONAMUSEMENT RIDE FIELD REPORT
TEMPORARY PERMANENT X
OFFICE INSPECTOR INSPECTOR I.D.DATE INSPECTED STATE I.D. NUMBER
SA GLENN MIYOSHI M0008 02/21/2018 C17508
Page:2
2424 Arden Way, Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-3511
Prior to the Division's inspection, the following items were addressed:
The lap bar locking pin was replaced on passenger carrier #8.
NOTE: The Owner/Operator demonstrated the evacuation procedures in the event of a power loss.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AMUSEMENT RIDE SECTION
AMUSEMENT RIDE FIELD REPORT TEMPORARYPERMANENTX
OFFICE INSPECTOR INSPECTOR I.D.DATE INSPECTED STATE I.D. NUMBER
SA GLENN MIYOSHI M0008 02/22/2018 C15781
Page:1
2424 Arden Way, Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-3511
CERT / PERMIT
EXPIRES
DATE INSPECTION TIME SURVEY TYPE SPECIAL CALL
AMUSEMENT PARK NAME CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS CITY ZIP
RESPONSIBLE PARTY TELEPHONE NUMBER
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
AMUSEMENT RIDE NAME AMUSEMENT RIDE CLASSIFICATION
MANUFACTURE NAME TRADE NAME
Permit Number Tag Validation
03/01/2019
James Event Irvine Lake
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd
RAOP
Silverado
James Productions (562) 631-9606
1116 N OLIVE ST ANAHEIM CA 92801
Hy 5 Ferris Wheel
92626
Class 1
Eli Bridge Hy 5
2.25
A-43169
(562) 631-9606Blane Koondial
Hour(s)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHAMUSEMENT RIDE SECTIONAMUSEMENT RIDE FIELD REPORT
TEMPORARY PERMANENT X
OFFICE INSPECTOR INSPECTOR I.D.DATE INSPECTED STATE I.D. NUMBER
SA GLENN MIYOSHI M0008 02/22/2018 C15781
Page:2
2424 Arden Way, Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-3511
Prior to the Division's inspection, the following items were addressed:
The cracked spreader block was replaced on sweep #9.
The worn lap bar locking pin was replaced on passenger carrier #12