SPEV 2018-0028 Desert Triathlon (02.21.2019)
February 21, 2019
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit 2018-0028
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Desert Triathalon
March 3, 2019
Lake Cahuilla Regional Park and local roads (see attached exhibits)
APPLICANT
Mr. Matt Sills
Southland Events
638 Camino de los Mares, H130-194
San Clemente, CA 92673
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved
Special Event Permit 2018-0028, 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, as all
parking associated with the event will occur at Lake Cahuilla County
Park.
D. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage
disposal methods and potable water service have been/will be provided
for.
E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been/will be provided to the
satisfaction of the Fire Marshal (CalFire).
F. Security plans and facilities have been/will be provided to the
satisfaction of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD).
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, with
implementation of the proposed traffic control plans and required
Conditions of Approval.
H. The event is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) provisions pursuant to Section 15304(e).
I. The Applicant has contracted for the necessary staffing of traffic control
officers, California Highway Patrol personnel (Permit number R018-630-
0147 on file) and traffic control devices and signing through Tops and
Barricades, as deemed appropriate by the Riverside County Sheriff’s
Department/La Quinta Police Department.
J. Adherence to the conditions attached to this application, as outlined
herein, will ensure that no adverse impacts to surrounding properties
will occur.
This approval authorizes you to conduct the event pursuant to compliance
with all conditions of approval of this permit. The applicant must also comply
with the provisions and conditions of any other permits, as may be
required/referenced herein, in order to physically set up and conduct the
event.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Completion/confirmation prior to start of event:
1. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License. A listing of all vendors,
with contact information, shall be submitted to the Design and
Development Department. 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.
2. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with
guests. Generators and internal combustion sources shall be separated
from tents/canopies by a minimum of 20 feet and shall be isolated from
the public. 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.
3. If ground excavations are required, please contact Underground Service
Alert (USA) at 1-800-227-2600 or 1-800-422-4133. This service is free
of charge provided USA is given a two-day notice prior to
commencement of work.
4. All temporary electrical wiring to any concession/vendor spaces shall be
secured to prevent physical hazards to the public and participants.
Wiring/cords shall not be subjected to environmental or physical
damage.
5. An adequate number of portable restroom facilities shall be provided, to
accommodate participants and guests. ADA-compliant portable
restrooms shall be provided as required by the Building Division.
6. Obtain any building permit(s) as may be required for temporary electric
service and any other required items (e.g. bleacher, portable
generators, etc.). Contact the Building Division at (760) 777-7125 for
permit requirements.
7. Applicant shall post all affected gated communities, particularly along
the north side of Avenue 58 and along Madison Street, with a flyer or
similar format that provides event dates and times, indicates that
security personnel will be present to ensure traffic safety, and lists the
applicant’s contact information. Information shall be posted at or near
callboxes and/or gate control actuators.
8. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for the off-site
directional signs and traffic controls placed in the City’s right-of-way
that are allowed and as conditioned with this permit. Traffic control
plans shall be submitted along with the permit application for City
approval. Please contact Amy Yu at (760)777-7047.
9. The applicant shall contact and make arrangements with the La Quinta
Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff Department to post
a traffic control officer at every intersection within the City of La Quinta
where bicyclists will have non-stop passage through stop and signalized
intersections requiring traffic on the race route to make a legal stop, or
where non-stop left-turns are intended in front of oncoming traffic. The
applicant shall provide additional traffic control officers, traffic control
devices, and signage deemed appropriate by the Police and/or Sheriff
Department.
10. The applicant shall contact the appropriate departments in Riverside
County to confirm what traffic control measures are required on the
streets and roads where the race route passes through county
jurisdiction outside the La Quinta City limits.
11. The applicant shall obtain approval from the County of Riverside for the
proposed street closures shown on the traffic control plan.
12. The applicant shall provide informative message board(s) informing the
commuters using the affected roadways of possible traffic delays due to
the street closures and time of the event. The message board shall be
provided for the commuters 48 hours prior to the start of event.
13. The applicant shall give advance notice of the anticipated traffic
restrictions to be enforced during this event and provide a simplified
traffic control plan showing the access routes to the Homeowners’
Associations of PGA West, Griffin Ranch, Madison Club, Quarry,
Andalusia, and Trilogy.
14. Additional signs may be required after issuance of this Temporary Use
Permit if deemed necessary by the City Engineer. The Traffic Control
Plan shall be approved prior to issuance of any applicable encroachment
permit.
15. Additional signs may be required after issuance of this permit if deemed
necessary by the City Engineer, Fire Marshal, La Quinta Police
Department and/or Riverside County Sheriff Department.
Completion/confirmation during event:
16. The event is permitted for March 2-3, 2019. Event set-up may begin on
March 1, 2019. Event hours shall be limited to 10:00 AM through 4:00
PM on March 2, 2019, and 5:00 AM through 2:00 PM on March 3, 2019.
At the conclusion of the event, the event site and all roadways shall be
returned to pre-event conditions. Take down of the site shall be
completed by 9:00 PM on March 4, 2019.
17. The applicant shall comply with County of Riverside Transportation
Department Parade and Special Event Permit No. 49-0726 (on file).
18. The applicant shall coordinate third party independent inspections to
maintain the traffic control plan (TCP) measures as approved under the
traffic control plans. Any takedown and/or relocation and re-installation
of any traffic control devices as approved in the TCP shall be inspected
by said third party for conformance with the intent and provisions of the
approved TCP. In the absence of a third party contract inspector,
services may be provided by RCSD and/or Tops and Barricades.
19. 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.
20. Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent or canopy or in any adjacent
area where hay, sawdust or any other combustible materials are stored
or used unless approved by the fire inspector. NO SMOKING signs shall
be posted in all tents and canopies.
21. All tent and temporary member plans shall meet the requirements of
the California Fire Code.
22. No fireworks, or open flame, or any other device emitting flame or fire
or creating a glow capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted.
23. No fire-lanes, fire hydrants or any other Fire Department appliances
shall be blocked or obstructed.
24. Roadways/traffic aisles to structures and activities in and around the
event will be maintained accessible to emergency vehicles at all times.
Any/all parking monitors shall wear light-colored clothing and reflective
vests as needed.
25. No on-street parking outside the approved event area may be utilized
for event parking. All on-street parking areas not otherwise restricted
under the traffic control plan as approved shall remain available for
public use.
26. 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.
27. Applicant shall be responsible for paramedic/medical service during the
event.
28. All motor vehicles shall be parked in designated parking areas.
Designated Fire Lanes are to be kept open with minimum of 20 feet
unobstructed access at all times. Fire lanes shall be clearly outlined in
an approved manner throughout the event grounds by posting “NO
PARKING FIRE LANE”.
29. The use of amplified equipment for announcements and award
presentations is permitted, provided that all provisions of the City of La
Quinta’s Noise Ordinance (LQMC 9.100.210) are complied with.
Completion/confirmation after conclusion of event (if necessary):
30. The event route and any 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.
31. All traffic control provisions (CMS, cones, barricades, etc.) for the course
shall be removed immediately after the final participant(s) as they
complete the course.
32. All signing must be removed at the conclusion of the event, or each sign
is subject to a $50.00 fine. Please contact the Code Compliance Division
at (760) 777-7050 regarding removal of signage.
33. 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, pavement and street lights
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. It is acknowledged
that modifications to traffic control and other approved measures may be
necessary during the event to address unanticipated problems that may
arise.
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:
Chris Olsen
Police Department
760-836-3215
CARLOS FLORES
Planning Division
760-777-7069
BRYAN MCKINNEY
Public Works Department
760-777-7045
KEVIN MERIDETH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034
NO SCALE
NOTES: 1. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2014
CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (Ca.M.U.T.C.D.)
2. TRAFFIC CONTROL SHOWN HEREIN IS THE MINIMUM REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL
MAY BE REQUIRED TO FACILITATE PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC FLOW IF DEEMED NECESSARY BY
CITY OF LA QUINTA AND/OR COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE REPRESENTATIVE.
3. THROUGHOUT EACH WORK PERIOD, CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT TRAFFIC CONTROL (SIGNS,
BARRICADES AND DELINEATORS) AND MAINTAIN SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS.
4. PARTICIPANTS SHALL FOLLOW ALL TRAFFIC LAWS.
5. ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
6. THIS TRAFFIC CONTROL SHALL BE IN PLACE DURING EVENT HOURS ONLY. THE EVENT IS ON SUN 3/03.
THE HOURS ARE 6:30 AM TO NOON. TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ARE LIGHT VOLUME.
7. A POLICE OFFICER OR CADET/VOLUNTEER SHALL BE POSTED AT EACH INTERSECTION ALONG THE ROUTE
TO MONITOR AND CONTROL TRAFFIC AS NECESSARY.
8. THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MADISON & AIRPORT BLVD SHALL BE PLACED IN RED FLASH WHILE THIS TRAFFIC
CONTROL IS IN PLACE.
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LAKE. BIKES & CARS WILL BE SEPARATED BY
DELINEATORS WITH TAPE STRUNG BETWEEN THEM
AND PEDESTRAIN BARRICADES ON THE CURVE.
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