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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1997-18652 RESOLUTION NO. 18652 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "E" TO "G" STREETS FOR THE CHULA VISTA THIRD AVENUE LEMON FESTIVAL ON JUNE 1, 1997, WAIVING SIDEWALK SALES ORDINANCE, AND WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN EVENT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista established a Business Improvement Area on November 16, 1971 which created the Chula Vista Downtown Business Association ("DBA"); and WHEREAS, the DBA has requested to close Third Avenue from "E" to "G" Streets including adjacent side streets to the alleyway in order to conduct the 1997 Chula Vista Third Avenue Lemon Festival on June 1, 1997; and WHEREAS, the DBA has requested a waiver of the City's Sidewalk Sales Ordinance so that the DBA can conduct the 1997 Chula Vista Third Avenue Lemon Festival; and WHEREAS, the DBA has also requested a waiver of the Business License Tax for promotional events for the DBA and vendors participating in the 1997 Chula Vista Third Avenue Lemon Festival. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the closure of Third Avenue from "E" to "G" Streets on June 1, 1997 for the purpose of the DBA conducting the 1997 Chula Vista Third Avenue Lemon Festival subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista approves the requested waiver of the City's Sidewalk Sales Ordinance so that the DBA can conduct the 1997 Chula Vista Third Avenue Lemon Festival on June 1, 1997. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista approves the requested waiver of the City's Business License Tax for the Downtown Business Association and all vendors taking part in the 1997 Chula Vista Third Avenue Lemon Festival on June 1,1997, which would otherwise be required to be paid in connection with that event. Presented by Approved as to form by Chris Salomone h ~ M K ny Community Development Director Resolution 18652 Page 2 Exhibit A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CHULA VISTA THIRD AVENUE LEMON FESTIVAL 1. The DBA shall provide for adequate traffic and crowd control, as determined by the City's Traffic Engineer and Police Department; 2. The DBA shall provide adequate litter control during and after the event, including professional street sweeping; 3. The DBA shall notify all property owners and tenants (including businesses and residents) that will be affected by the street closure. The notification must be undertaken seven days prior to the event date; 4. The DBA will be responsible for measures to insure that the noise generated by the event's activities does not reach an excessive level; the DBA will undertake the following measures in order to implement this condition: A) DBA shall continually monitor noise levels of performing bands, stereos, and other sound-emitting devices and will make adjustments as needed. B) A plan showing the location of the performing stages will be submitted for Community Development staff review and approval prior to the event. C) All band performances shall be limited to the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5. In order to meet the requirements of the Fire Marshall, the alleyways between "E" Street and "G" Street, east and west of Third Avenue, shall remain open and unobstructed for the purpose of fire apparatus access in the event of an emergency. The Fire Marshall has required that all food-cooking vendors have a 2A10BC-type Fire Extinguisher readily available in their booths; 6. In order to meet the requirements of the Fire Marshall and the Transit Division, "E" and "G" Streets must remain open to traffic; 7. The Downtown Business Association must provide, 10 days prior to the Festival, evidence of general liability insurance in the amount of $2 million, in the form of a certificate of insurance and policy endorsement satisfactory to the City, naming the City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency as additional insured; and 8. The Downtown Business Association must execute an agreement to hold the City harmless from any liability stemming from Festival activities in the street. 7 T I']T Resolution 18652 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 6th day of May, 1997, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Salas, and Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Rindone ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None ShirlZHorton, Mayor ATTEST: Beverly ~. Authelet, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss. CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 18652 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 6th day of May, 1997. Executed this 6th day of May, 1997. Bev~erly. Authelet, City Clerk