SPEV 2017-0021 Sunline "Fill the Bus" Annual Food Drive (11.13.2017)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
November 13, 2017
CASE NUMBER
Special Event Permit 2017-0021
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Annual Sunline “Fill the Bus” Food Drive
November 16, 2017 (6:00 am – 7:00 pm)
78630 Highway 111 La Quinta, CA 92253
APPLICANT
Mr. Brian Nava
Sunline Transit Agency
32505 Harry Oliver Trail
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event Permit
2017-0021, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.130 (Special events – Nonresidential), based on the
following Findings:
A. The event will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community in the area of the proposed event.
B. There is adequate area to conduct the event and to accommodate the anticipated
attendance.
C. Sufficient parking will be provided for the anticipated attendance.
D. Food service operations, medical facilities, solid waste facilities, sewage disposal methods
and potable water service have been provided.
E. Fire protection plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the fire
marshal.
F. Security plans and facilities have been provided to the satisfaction of the sheriff.
G. Public roadways providing access to the event are capable of accommodating the
anticipated traffic volumes in a reasonable and safe manner with minimal disruption to
local traffic circulation.
This approval authorizes the applicant to conduct the event pursuant to compliance with all
conditions of approval of this permit. The applicant must obtain any permits, as may be required
below, in order to physically set up the event.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The event shall be held on November 16, 2017 between the hours of 6:00 am and 7:00
pm.
2. The event area shall be monitored and secured at all times.
3. The event shall be contained within the parking lot area within the immediate vicinity of
the Stater Brothers grocery store, per the highlighted portion of the attached exhibit. The
bus shall be parked entirely within the area established for the event duration.
4. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian and vehicular traffic aisles to other businesses
and activities in the vicinity shall be maintained accessible at all times. No fire lanes, or
other permanent access or drive ways may be blocked at any time.
5. No permanent markings may be applied to City streets, sidewalks, or other property,
private or public. The bus may have one (1) 3’ x 10’ banner placed on its exterior.
6. The site shall be left clean and in its original manner at the conclusion of the event.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/CONTACT INFORMATION
By holding this outdoor event, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
City of La Quinta (“the City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this temporary use permit. The City
of La Quinta shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly
notify the applicant of any claim, action or preceding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
The City may elect to add Conditions to this application request to mitigate any problems that
arise not previously addressed herein.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission, provided the written appeal and
filing fee of $1,505.00 are submitted to this Department within 15 calendar days. Please contact
this office should you wish to file an appeal, and we will assist you in that regard.
If you have any questions before, during, or after the event, please contact the following:
CARLOS FLORES
Design and Development Department
760-777-7069
GABRIEL PEREZ
Design and Development Department
760-777-7062
KEVIN MERIDETH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034