SPEV 2019-0006 Taste of La Quinta (03.28.2019)1
March 28, 2019
CASE NUMBER
SPEV2019-0006
ACTIVITY/EVENT
Taste of La Quinta
April 4, 2019 (4:00pm – 7:00pm)
La Quinta Civic Center
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
APPLICANT
Ms. Guadalupe Fox
Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce
82921 Indio Blvd, Indio, CA 92201
APPROVAL
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved Special Event
Permit 2019-0006, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.130 (Special Events-Nonresidental),
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.
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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
Completion/confirmation prior to start of the event:
1. Permits for any temporary structures (e.g. tents and/or canopies exceeding 400
square feet), stages or open flame devices shall be obtained prior to their
installation. Prior to the event set-up, please contact the La Quinta Building
Division and Riverside County Fire Safety for any additional requirements of the Fire
Marshal. All tents/temporary membrane structures and raised structures shall meet
the requirements of the applicable California Fire Code.
2. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit for any off-site directional signs
and traffic controls placed in the City’s right-of-way that are allowed and as
conditioned with this permit. Traffic control plans shall be submitted along with the
permit application for City approval. Please contact Amy Yu, Assistant Civil Engineer
at 760-777-7047 for assistance on obtaining an encroachment permit.
3. All vendors shall obtain a City Business License. The serving of food and alcoholic
beverages during the event shall be subject to the rules and requirements of the
Riverside County Health Department and State of California Alcoholic Beverage
Control, respectively. The applicant shall provide the City with proof of ABC
approval prior to the event.
4. Temporary electrical installations require review and approval by the La Quinta
Building Division. Examples of temporary installations would be generator use, or
setup of any transformers, subpanels or receptacle branch circuits, but would not
necessarily include cord and plug lighting.
5. Portable generators shall be shielded to prevent accidental contact with guests.
Generators and internal combustion sources shall be separated from tents/canopies
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by a minimum of 20 feet and shall be isolated from the public. Any lighting shall be
directed away from surrounding roadways and surrounding residential properties.
No spot or searchlights are permitted.
6. Extension cords shall be ground-secured to prevent tripping and shall be over-
current protected and/or ground-fault interrupter protected. No additional taps are
to be in any device. (NO octopus, 2 way, 3 way taps, cube adapter or multi-plug
extension cords). Quad boxes are approved if wired with 12/3 gauge wire or
greater. All extension cords shall be of 12/3 gauge wire or greater with approved
connectors.
7. The minimum fire extinguisher (2A10BC) coverage shall be provided in every tent
and canopy as per the following:
a. 200 to 500 aggregate square feet of floor area: One 2A-10BC
b. 501 to 1000 square aggregate feet of floor area: Two 2A-10BC
c. Each additional 2000 square feet of floor area: One 2A-10BC
Extinguishers shall be securely installed and mounted 3-5 feet from the ground.
Fire extinguishers shall be inspected at time of final inspection.
8. Electrical heating, cooking equipment, and extension cords shall be of a grounded
type, and approved for exterior use upon inspection.
9. Operations such as warming of foods, cooking demonstrations and similar
operations that use solid flammables, butane or other similar devices which do not
pose an ignition hazard, shall be approved upon inspection.
Completion/confirmation during the event:
10.Certain areas providing access to the event area are public and, as such, general
public access may not be denied or restricted in any manner that extends beyond
the limits of this event as approved.
11.The set-up and operation of the event shall be consistent with the attached exhibits
and event information on file.
12.The event is subject to spot inspections by the Police Department and/or City staff
to ensure compliance with the conditions of this letter.
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13.Security personnel shall be easily identifiable to the public by the provision of
uniformed personnel. All designated private security personnel must be licensed by
the State of California and possess a valid private security license.
14.The applicant shall conform to the City’s Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code Section
9.100.210) and specifically the following noise limitations during the event:
Before 10:00pm: Sixty-five decibels (65 dB(A))
After 10:00pm: Fifty decibels (50 dB(A))
If the noise consists entirely of impact noise, speech or music, or any combination
thereof, each of the noise levels specific above shall be reduced by five dB(A).
15.Public property shall not be defaced by paint or other types of permanent materials
such as pen, markers, etc.
16.Surrounding roadways and intersections shall remain readily accessible for passage
of emergency response vehicles and private vehicles. There shall be no queuing of
vehicles along all surrounding roads for the purposes of dropping off for, picking up
for, or entering the event.
17.Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent or canopy or in any adjacent area where
hay, sawdust or any other combustible materials are stored or used unless
approved by the fire inspector. NO SMOKING signs shall be posted in all tents and
canopies.
18.Designated Fire Lanes are to be kept open with minimum of 20 feet unobstructed
access at all times. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles to other
businesses in the vicinity shall be maintained accessible at all times. No fire-lanes,
fire hydrants or any other Fire Department appliances shall be blocked or
obstructed.
19.No fireworks, or open flame, or other device emitting flame or fire or creating a
glow capable of igniting combustibles shall be permitted.
20.LP-Gas containers shall be located outside and adequately protected to prevent
tampering, damage by vehicles or other hazards. Equipment such as tanks, valves,
tubing and other related components shall be approved.
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21.At least one 40BC or Class K type fire extinguisher shall be provided for each
kitchen with a deep fat fryer, power generator, transformer, cooking operations and
at locations where flammable or combustible liquids are stored or dispensed.
22.Location of concession stand utilized for cooking shall have a minimum of 20 feet of
clearance from other concession stands, cooking tents, outdoor cooking, and rides.
Completion/confirmation after the conclusion of the event (if necessary):
23.The event sites used shall be left clean and in its original manner after the event.
All event areas shall be left free of debris at the end of each day’s activities, and
after the event concludes.
24.All signage must be removed at the conclusion of the event, or each sign is subject
to a $50.00 fine. Please contact the Code Compliance Department at (760) 777-
7050 regarding removal of signage.
25.Any damage to public hardscape due to the installation and/or removal of the
directional signs shall be repaired as directed by the City Engineer. This includes
but is not limited to sidewalks, curb and gutter, landscaping, and pavement
especially within the surrounding public streets.
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.
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If you have any questions before, during, or after the event, please contact the following:
CHERI FLORES
Planning Division
760-777-7067
KEVIN MEREDITH
Code Compliance Division
760-777-7034
EDGAR GONZALES
Riverside County Fire
760-777-7074
CHRIS OLSEN
La Quinta Police
760-863-8784
Stage Entrance/Exit Tables/chairs
Restaurants
White picket fence 42” tall
4 Restroom s & Handwash Station (ideally
we would like to have them placed near
Tampico St.) All restrooms would be in the
same area.
Tampico
Trash bin = 3 yard bins (2 total)
Placement would be tucked in a parking space
PLANNING APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
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EXHIBIT# ____________________
INITIAL clflores
DATE 03/28/2019 10:23:58 AM
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