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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ALLOW THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF
AVENIDA BERMUDAS BETWEEN CALLE ARROBA AND
CALLE NOGALES AND THOSE INTERCONNECTING
STREETS TO THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 200-FEET ON
APRIL 4, 1998, FROM 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. FOR THE
GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY SOAP BOX DERBY
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
MINOR USE PERMIT 98-053
APPLICANT: GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY SOAP BOX
DERBY MRS. LUCIA MORAN, RACE DIRECTOR)
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Zoning Code, the Greater Coachella
Valley Soap Box Derby has applied for and received approval, under Minor Use Permit
98-053, for their Derby event to be held on April 4, 1 998, provided City Council
approval is obtained to close portions of Avenida Bermudas between Calle Arroba and
Calle Nogales and those interconnecting streets to the west approximately 200-feet
for this special outdoor event; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on the 1 7th day of March, 1 998, reviewed
and heard public testimony on this request to temporarily close Avenida Bermudas
between Calle Arroba and Calle Nogales and those interconnecting streets to the west
approximately 200-feet between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 7:00 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 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 surrounding the race event. The affected property owners will be
notified of the upcoming event as required by Minor Use Permit 98-053.
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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 special one-day 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 and requirements of the City Council in this case.
Section 2. The City Council approves the closure of portions of Avenida
Bermudas between Calle Arroba and Calle Nogales and those interconnecting streets
to the west approximately 200-feet Exhibit A") from 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 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 14.1 6 of the Municipal Code) to the Greater Coachella
Valley Soap Box Derby regulating the closure of the streets provided certain traffic
control standards and the Conditions of Approval for Minor Use Permit 98-053 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 Manager is authorized to
reschedule the street closure provided all conditions of approval under MUP 98-053
are met.
Section 6. A traffic control plan shall be submitted by the applicant and
approved by the Public Works Department. The Greater Coachella Valley Soap Box
Derby personnel shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Public Works
Department prior to closing the streets, and install all traffic safety signs and
barricades prior to the closure of said streets.
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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 measures
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
Section 9. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be posted after its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 1 7th day of March, 1 998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN PEN Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
*AUNDRA L. JU OL Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DAWN C. HONEYW E!LL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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