CC Resolution 1995-083^!I RESOLUTION 95-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ALLOW THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE SOUTH LEG
OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA BETWEEN EISENHOWER
DRIVE AND AVENIDA NAVARRO FROM 9:00 A.M TO
5:00 PM. ON NOVEMBER 10, 11 AND 12, 1995, FOR
THE FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF MINOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT
95-096
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 9.216 Temporary Outdoor Events) of
the Municipal Code, the La Quinta Arts Foundation applied for and received approval,
under Minor Temporary Outdoor Event Permit 95-096, for the Fall Festival Of The
Arts to be held on November 10, 11 and 1 2, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Condition 17 of Minor Temporary Outdoor Event Permit 95-
096 requires a street closure permit for the event; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has chosen the 7th day of November, 1995,
to review and hear any public testimony on this request to temporarily close the south
leg of Avenida Montezuma south of the Frances Hack Park) for the La Quinta Arts
Foundation on November 10, 11 and 12, 1995, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to
5:00 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 Council, by Resolution, to
designate no parking" areas by signing or applying red paint to the
street curbing.
2. The temporary street closure will have minor impacts on traffic in the
downtown area because other streets adjoining the site are available to
provide access to the immediate neighbors and/or businesses.
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 insure that the public is not at risk"
attending the event.
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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
La Quinta Fall Festival of the Arts event 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 the findings of
the City Council in this case.
Section 2. The City Council approves the closure of the south leg of Avenida
Montezuma between Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Navarro per attached Exhibit A"
on November 10, 11 and 12, 1995, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM. subject to
conditions imposed by the Public Works and Community Development Departments.
Section 3. The City Traffic Engineer, or his designee, can issue an
encroachment permit Chapter 14.16 of the Municipal Code) to the La Quinta Arts
Foundation regulating the closure of the street provided certain traffic control
standards and the Conditions of Approval for Minor Temporary Even Permit 95-096
are met.
Section 4. No parking" signs will be posted Chapters 12.16 and 12.32 of
the Municipal Code) on the south leg of Avenida Montezuma between Eisenhower
Drive and Avenida Navarro. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will tow any
unauthorized vehicle within this area at the time of the event.
SectionS. In case of bad weather, the Community Development Director and
City Engineer are authorized to reschedule the street closure provided all conditions
of approval under MTOE 95-096 are met.
Section 6. 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 7. 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this the 7th of November, 1995, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Bangerter, Cathcart, Perkins, Sniff,
Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
UNDRA L. HOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN HONEYWELL'C* Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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