SPEV 2024-0021 LQ Car Show - LQ Community Park (02.06.2025)
February 6, 2025
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit 2024-0021
ACTIVITY/EVENT
La Quinta Car Show 2025
February 22, 2025 (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
La Quinta Community Park
APPLICANT
Ms. Tina Rodriguez
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce
45-149 Smurr Street
Indio, CA 92201
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit 2024-0021,
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. Permits for any temporary structures (e.g. tents and/or canopies exceeding 400 square feet),
stages or open flame devices shall be obtained prior to their installation. Prior to the event set-
up, please contact the La Quinta Building Division and Riverside County Fire Safety for any
additional requirements of the Fire Marshal, including obtaining inspection permit from the
Riverside County Fire department.
2. Generators (and/or internal combustion power sources) shall be separated from temporary
membrane structures, tents, canopies by a minimum of 20 feet and be isolated from contact with
the public. Additional fuel containers will not be allowed to be stored with the generator.
3. If any 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. Extension cords shall be over-current protected and/or ground-fault interrupter protected. No
additional taps are to be in any device. All extension cords shall be of 12/3-gauge wire or greater
with approved connectors.
5. 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 all existing
businesses (i.e. Veterinarian Office and the Pet Salon) on Avenida Montezuma, the La Quinta
Museum, and the residential properties in the surrounding area. With exception of the temporary
street closure of Avenida Montezuma, all roadways, parking areas and pedestrian traffic aisles to
other businesses and activities in the vicinity shall be maintained accessible at all times.
6. No on-street parking outside the approved event area may be utilized for valet parking services.
All on-street parking areas shall remain available for public use.
7. An adequate number of restroom facilities shall be provided, to accommodate participants and
guests. ADA-compliant portable restrooms shall be provided as may be required by the Building
Division.
8. Temporary trash receptacles shall be provided at the event area so that trash/debris can be
deposited accordingly. Please coordinate your recycling activities with Burrtec Waste and
Recycling Services (760) 340-2113 to ensure the site is left free of any litter.
9. Any changeable message boards placed in the City’s right-of-way shall not interfere with existing
traffic control devices particularly traffic signal equipment and shall not be placed closer than 100
feet from intersections.
10. The City of La Quinta reserves the right to require modifications of the work be made at permittees’
sole cost for proper sight distance requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO “A Policy on
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 5th Edition” or latest, in the installation of all
appurtenances abutting and within the public street right-of-way.
11. The applicant shall apply for and adhere to a City of La Quinta encroachment permit, issued by
the City’s Public Works department. Applicant shall apply for encroachment permit and complete
necessary insurance requirements.
12. Applicant shall comply with the attached conditions of approval from Riverside County Fire
Department. This includes pending fees that shall be paid prior to event inspection.
13. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License. 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.
14. No stage structure is permitted as part of this event.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
15. The use of amplified equipment for music presentations is permitted, provided that all provisions
of the City of La Quinta’s Noise Ordinance (LQMC 9.100.210) are complied with.
16. 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.
17. Public property shall not be defaced by paint or other types of permanent materials such as pen,
markers, etc.
18. Operations such as warming of foods, cooking demonstrations and similar operations that use
solid flammables, butane or other similar devices which do not pose an ignition hazard, shall be
approved upon inspection.
19. As the applicant proposes to place signs in City street rights of way, the signs shall conform to
Section 9.160 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (the Sign Ordinance) and the conditions set on
the encroachment permit for said signage.
20. All attached Conditions of Approval issued by County of Riverside Fire Department shall be
complied with.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
21. 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.
22. All signage must be removed at the conclusion of the event, or each sign is subject to a $50.00
fine. Please contact the Code Compliance Department at (760) 777-7050 regarding removal of
signage.
23. Any damage to public hardscape due to the installation and/or removal of the directional signs
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 special event 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.
La Quinta Community Park
77865 Avenida Montezuma
La Quinta, CA 92253
Start your engines and get ready for the Annual La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show
on February 22nd, 2025. Brought to you by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of
Commerce in partnership with the City of La Quinta and Title Sponsor La Quinta Chevrolet
Cadillac and Presenting Sponsor BMW Performance Center, this event will be held at La
Quinta Community Park located at 77-865 Avenida Montezuma. Entertainment, food,
drinks and a beer garden will be available at this family friendly event. The event will be
open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is FREE to attend as well as FREE parking.
The vehicles will meander through the spacious grounds of the park, allowing viewers to
take their time and comfortably enjoy each vehicle on display. This year the show will be
recognizing several prize-winning categories, including Best Street Rod, Best Classic, Best
Muscle Car, Best Sports Car, and more. Attendees will enjoy the proximity to Old Town La
Quinta and many area shops, restaurants, hiking trails and parks.
Thank you to our community sponsors Alpha Media, Burrtec, Entravision, Jeff Fishbein Real
Estate, KESQ News Channel 3, Motz -Rusin Insurance Agency, NBC Palm
Springs/Univision, One Coachella Valley and Riverside County Supervisor V Manuel Perez.
For additional information about the show contact the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
of Commerce at 760.347.0676.
NOTES: 1. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR THIS PROJECT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVISION 6 OF THE 2014 CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROLS (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 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. THE LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SHALL CONTACT THE NEWS MEDIA FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT THE CAR SHOW AND THE CLOSURE OF THE STREETS AROUND THE PARK. AN ANNOUNCEMENT SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT
WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR NON EVENT TRAFFIC TO AVOID THE AREA.
5. THE LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SHALL CONTACT ALL BUSINESSES & RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE EVENT. THE CHAMBER & THE BUSINESSES WILL NEED TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT ABOUT ACCESS TO THEIR LOCATIONS OR LACK OF.
6. THIS TRAFFIC CONTROL SHALL BE IN PLACE SATURDAY 2/26/22 FROM 7:30 AM TO 5 PM. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES USED DURING HOURS OF DARKNESS SHALL BE RETRO-REFLECTIVE AND ALL BARRICADES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH FLASHING LIGHTS.
Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
The Greater CV Chamber of Commerce
Tops N Barricades, Inc.
(800)852-TOPS 1 XX 1/19/22
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PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
CASE # ____________________
EXHIBIT # ____________________
INITIAL :
DATE :
SPEV2024-0021
sfernandez
2/6/2024 3:44:18PM
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL – LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7078
• www.rvcfire.org
January 3, 2025
ATTN: Tina Rodriguez
Re: Special Event
La Quinta Car Show: Scheduled 2/22/25 10am – 3pm
SPEV2024-0021/ 77865 Avenida Montezuma
The information you submitted for the above referenced event was reviewed by the Riverside County Fire
Department. The following conditions of approval will apply:
Apply for a Fire Special Event permit online at https://www.laquintaca.gov/HUBOnlinePortal. And upload
the traffic control plan.
Temporary tents and structures in excess of 400 square feet shall not be erected for any purpose without first
obtaining approval and a permit from the Office of the Fire Marshal.
No designated fire lanes, fire hydrants or any other Fire Department appliances shall be blocked or
obstructed.
Generators (and/or internal combustion power sources) shall be separated from temporary membrane
structures, tents, canopies by a minimum of 20 feet and be isolated from contact with the public [CFC
3107.16]. Additional fuel containers will not be allowed to be stored with the generator. Each generator will
need to have a 10BC fire extinguisher, with a current service tag (within one year). Combustible material
(including trash) shall be kept clear of the generators.
HEATING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT [CFC 3107.12]
At least one 2A10BC fire extinguisher, with a current service tag (within one year), shall be provided at all
vendor booths that are cooking. One Class K type fire extinguisher, with a current service tag (within one
year), shall be provided for each vendor booth with a deep fat fryer. Deep fat fryers shall be located outside
tents.
All L.P.G. tanks (empty or full) shall be secured with a chain or other approved device to prevent tipping
over/unintentional movement and kept a safe distance from open flame. The pressure relief vent should be
pointed away from any open flame.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Office of the Fire Marshal
staff at (760)777-7078.
Chris Cox – Supervising Fire Marshal