CC Resolution 1995-077^!I RESOLUTION 95-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ALLOW THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON
STREET BETWEEN CALLE TAMPICO AND 52ND AVENUE
AND 52ND AVENUE BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET
AND THE EASTERN CITY LIMITS ON NOVEMBER 12, 1995
FOR THE LA QUINTA 10K RUNI2 MILE WALK, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS OF MINOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR
EVENT 95-103
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 9.216 Temporary Outdoor Events) of
the Municipal Code, the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce applied for and received
approval, under Minor Temporary Outdoor Event Permit 95-103, for the La Quinta
10K RunI2 Mile Walk on November 12, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has chosen the 17th day of October, 1995,
to review and hear any public testimony on this request to close portions of
Washington Street and 52nd Avenue on November 12, 1995, between the hours of
7:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following facts and reasons to
justify approval of said temporary street closure:
1. This temporary street closure is allowed based on Section 12.32.080(d) of the
Municipal Code which permits the Council, by Resolution, to designate No
Parking" areas by signing or applying red paint to the street curbing. Since this
closure is temporary, signs will be used notifying people that the road is
closed. Additional conditions will be imposed as necessary to regulate vehicle
traffic and ensure pedestrian and participant safety.
2. This temporary street closure will have minor impacts on traffic in the
surrounding area since there are alternate routes available and Sheriffs
Department personnel will be present for traffic control.
3. An Encroachment Permit can be granted by the City to allow activities on
public streets for specific periods if legitimate reasons can be 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" during the event.
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4. Approval of the temporary street closure will not create conditions that may
threaten the public's health and safety needs of the community because
specific conditions will be imposed as a part of Minor Temporary Outdoor
Event 95-103.
5. This temporary street closure which includes use of the Civic Center parking
lot for the start and finish of the race has been held for the last two years and
created no impacts.
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 constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case.
S**tion2. The City Council approves the use of the Civic Center parking lot
and closure of Washington Street between Calle Tampico and 52nd Avenue
and 52nd Avenue between Washington Street and the eastern City limits
between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Section 3. The City Traffic Engineer, or his designee, can issue an
Encroachment Permit Chapter 14.1 6 of the Municipal Code) to the La Quinta
Chamber of Commerce regulating the closure of the street provided certain
traffic control standards and the Conditions of Approval for Minor Temporary
Event Permit 95-103 are met.
Section 4. 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 5. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be posted within 72-
hours after its adoption in four 4) public places. Those places shall be: City
Hall, the La Quinta Library, the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, and the La
Quinta Post Office.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this the 17th of October, 1995, by the following vote,
to wit:
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