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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2000-411 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-411 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CENTER STREET AND A PORTION OF CHURCH AVENUE FOR THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista established a Business Improvement Area on November 16, 1971, which created the Downtown Business Association; and WHEREAS, on October 3, 1995, the City Council approved Resolution 180052 adopting Negative Declaration IS-95-30 and approving the closure of a portion of Center Street on Thursday afternoons between March, 1996 and October, 1996, for a Farmers' Market; and WHEREAS, on October 15, 1996, the City Council approved Resolution 18710 to expand the temporary closure of Center Street and add a portion of Church Avenue to accommodate the Farmers' Market on Thursday aRemoons subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 1999, the City Council approved Resolution 119367 extending the temporary closure of Center Street and a portion of Church Avenue for the Downtown Farmers' Market on Thursday afternoons for a two-year period subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association has requested the City Council extend the temporary closure of Center Street and extend and a portion of Church Avenue for the Downtown Farmers' market on Thursday afternoons subject to conditions; and WHEREAS, the extension of the street closures creates no new significant impacts and therefore no additional review of the project is required under CEQA; and, WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association insures its downtown events, including the Farmers' Market for $1 million in liability and names the City of Chula Vista as an additionally insured; and WHEREAS, the Farmers' Market special event will further the redevelopment effort within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista extends the temporary closure of Center Street and a portion of Church Avenue for the Downtown Farmers' Market on Thursday aRemoons through December 31, 2002 subject to conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is directed to return to the City Council at the December 5, 2000, City Council meeting to present alternative options. Resolution 2000-411 -- Page 2 Presented by Approved as to form by o" ;&', TT,;;elopmentDirectorAttorney J' PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, Califomia, this 14th day of November, 2000, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Horton NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None Shirley Horn, Mayor - ATTEST: Donna Norris, Deputy City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Donna Norris, Deputy City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-411 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of November, 2000. Executed this 14th day of November, 2000. Donna Norris, Deputy City Clerk R2000-411 EXHIBIT A November 14, 2000 Downtown Farmers' Market Center Street and a portion of Church Avenue CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The subject street closure shall be permitted through December 31, 2002 unless sooner revoked (in sole discretion of the City Council) to accommodate the Downtown Farmer's Market. At the end of that time, the Farmers' Market shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director and a recommendation made to the City Council. The City Council, at that time, may consider a further extension. 2 All Vendors or activities to take place within the closed street right-of-way, other than those approved herein shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to their participation on the Farmers' Market. Approved Vendors and Activities 1) Certified Farmers' Markett 2) Arts and Crafts hand made by the seller 3) Promotional activities that enhance the market but do not detract from the Downtown business environment to create significant noise, congestion, or safety hazards. 4) Downtown Business Association (DBA) merchants and businesses in good standing may sell or demonstrate merchadise and services that are currently sold within their Downtown premises. 3 The DBA shall provide, set up and remove all signs, barricades, temporary traffic control devices related to the Farmers' Market and street closure in a timely manner (set-up completed no later than 3:00 p.m. and removal completed no later than 8:30 p.m.)/All traffic control devices, signs, and barriacades shall be placed in accordance with the sign placement plan approved by the City Traffic Engineer and shall conform to the State of California traffic control requirements. 4 The DBA will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of all activities and regulations related to the street closure and Farmers' Market, the appropriate City of Chula Vista departments and staff, and any applicable County, State or Federal requirements. ~ A certified Farmers' Market is a location approved by the County Agricultural Commissioner, where certified farmers offer for sale only those items they grow themselves. Only the immediate family and salaried employees of a certified producer may act for and sell the products of that producer. Items include fresh and dried fruits and herbs, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, houseplants and cut flowers, jerky, fresh fish, olives and baked goods.