CC Resolution 1998-101d_V RESOLUTION NO.98-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE AND MODIFICATION OF JEFFERSON STREET TRAVEL LANES
BETWEEN AVENUE 52 AND AVENUE 54 ON JANUARY 23 AND 24,
1999, FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. AND 2:30 P.M. AND 5:00 P.M.
FOR THE BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC EVENT SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MINOR USE PERMIT 98-061
APPLICANT: BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Zoning Code, the Bob Hope Chrysler
Classic has applied for and received approval, under Minor Use Permit 98-061, for their
golf tournament event to be held on January 20-24, 1 999, provided City Council
approval is obtained to modify portions of Jefferson Street travel lanes between
Avenue 52 and Avenue 54, for this special outdoor event; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on the 1 5th day of September, 1 998, reviewed and
heard public testimony on this request to temporarily reroute traffic on Jefferson Street
between Avenue 52 and Avenue 54 between the hours of 7:30a.m. to 10:30a.m.
and 2:30p.m. and 5:00p.m. on January23 and 24, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following facts and reasons to justify
approval of said temporary request:
1. The request 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 rerouting of traffic on Jefferson Street will have minor impacts
on the area because other public streets adjoining the site are available to
provide access to the surrounding residential areas. PGA West Homeowner
Associations will be notified of the upcoming event as required by Minor Use
Permit 98-061.
3. The City Council can direct the Public Works Department to 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 1 2.1 6 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.
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4. Approval of the request 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 Jefferson Street rerouting plan
between Avenue 52 and Avenue 54 Exhibit A") from 7:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and
2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on January 23 and 24, 1 999, 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 Bob Hope Chrysler
Classic regulating the temporary closure of the street provided certain traffic control
standards and the Conditions of Approval for Minor Use Permit 98-061 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.
Section 5. In case of bad weather, the City Manager is authorized to
reschedule the street closure provided all conditions of approval? under MUP 98-061
are met.
Section 6. The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic personnel shall obtain an
Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department prior to redirecting traffic on
Jefferson Street, and install all traffic safety signs and barricades prior to the closure
of said street.
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
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Section 9. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be posted after its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1 5th day of September, 1 998, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JO PENA avor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
AUNDRALJUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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