CC Resolution 1996-086^ M5 RESOLUTION 96-86
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 ON NOVEMBER 8-10,
1996, FROM 9:00 AM. TO 5:00 PM. FOR THE FALL
FESTIVAL OF ARTS JAZZART) EVENT SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MINOR TEMPORARY
OUTDOOR EVENT 96-126
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Zoning Code, the La Quinta Arts
Foundation has applied for and received approval, under Minor Temporary Outdoor
Event Permit 96-1 26, for their Fall Festival of Arts JazzART) event to be held on
November 8-10, 1996, provided City Council approval is obtained to close the south-
leg of Avenida Montezuma between Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Navarro, a public
one-way street, for this special outdoor event pursuant to Condition #1 5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on the 5th day of November, 1996, reviewed
and heard public testimony on this request to temporarily close Avenida Montezuma
between Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Navarro between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and
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 Section 1 2.32.080 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. The
posting of no parking" signs and installation of traffic barricades in all areas
necessary to ensure traffic safety shall be completed as required by the Public
Works Department.
2. The temporary street closure will have minor impacts on the area because other
streets adjoining the site are available to provide access to the immediate
neighbors or businesses surrounding the Frances Hack Park. The affected
property owners have been notified of the upcoming event pursuant to
Condition #7 of Minor Temporary Event Permit 96-126.
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3. The City Council can grant an Encroachment Permit 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 while attending the event.
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 various
events 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 constitute 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 Exhibit A") from 9:00
A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 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 1 4.1 6 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 Event Permit 96-126
are met.
Section 4. No parking" signs will be posted Chapters 12.16 and 12.32 of the
Municipal Code) as required by the Public Works Director. 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 City Manger is authorized to reschedule
the street closure provided all Conditions of Approval under MTOE 96-1 26 are met.
Section 6. A traffic control plan shall be submitted by the applicant and
approved by the Public Works Department. The La Quinta Arts Foundation personnel
shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department prior to closing
the street, and install all traffic safety signs and barricades prior to the closure of said
street.
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Section 7. Riverside County Sheriff's Department personnel will be on hand
to assist the applicant with on-site security and provide traffic control assistance
needed to carry out the street closure permit.
Section 8. 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
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this the 5th of November, 1 996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTyST:*,**,
A, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYW ELL, CiW Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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