CC Resolution 1999-037d_Y RESOLUTION NO.99-37
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 MONTEZUMA BETWEEN EISENHOWER DRIVE
AND AVENIDA NAVARRO ON MARCH 18-21, 1999, FROM
9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. FOR THE LA QUINTA ARTS
FESTIVAL EVENT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 98-175
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Zoning Code, the La Quinta Arts
Foundation has applied for and received approval, under Temporary Use Permit 98-
175, for their La Quinta Arts Festival event to be held on March 18-21, 1999,
provided City Council approval is obtained to close the south-leg and portions of the
north-leg of Avenida Montezuma between Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Navarro, a
public one-way street, for this special outdoor event; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on the 2nd day of March, 1 999, 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
10:00 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 or businesses surrounding the Frances Hack Park. The affected
property owners will be notified of the upcoming event as required by
Temporary Use Permit 98-175.
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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 and requirements of the City Council in this case.
Section 2. The City Council approves the closure of the south-leg and portions
of the north-leg of Avenida Montezuma between Eisenhower Drive and Avenida
Navarro Exhibit A") from 9:00A.M. to 10:00P.M. on March 18-21, 1999, 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 Temporary Use Permit 98-175 are met.
Sec(ion4. No parking" signs will be posted Chapters 1 2.1 6 and 1 2.32 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 Manger is authorized to reschedule
the street closure provided all conditions of approval under TUP 98-175 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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Secton7 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 the 2nd day of March, 1 999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pena
ABSTAIN: None
City 0 a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
UNDRALJUHOL?, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWEL?,CiW Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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