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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-18910 RESOLUTION NO, 18910 A RESOLUTION 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 THROUGH DECEMBER 1999 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 18052 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 18457 extending the closure of Center Street for a fourteen month period from November 1, 1996 to December 31, 1997; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 1997 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 afternoons; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association has requested the City Council extend the temporary closure of Center Street 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 Farmers' Market special event will further the redevelopment effort within the Town Center I Redevelopment Project Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista to extend the temporary closure of Center Street and a portion of Church Avenue for the Downtown Farmers' Market on Thursday afternoons through December 1998 subject to conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A". Presented by Approved as to form by Chris Salomone ' ny Community Development Director Resolution 18910 Page 2 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The subject street closure shall be permitted through December 31, 1998 unless sooner revoked (in the sole discretion of the City Council) to accommodate the Downtown Farmers' Market. At the end of that time, the Farmers' Market shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director and findings shall be reported 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 in the Farmers' Market. Approved Vendors and Activities a) Certified Farmers' Marked b) Arts and Crafts hand made by the seller c) Promotional activities that enhance the Market but do not detract from the Downtown business environment or create significant noise, congestion, or safety hazards d) Downtown Business Association (DBA) merchants and businesses in good standing may sell or demonstrate merchandise 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 3:30 p.m. and removal completed no later than 7:00 pro). All traffic control devices, signs, and barricades 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, 5. The DBA shall provide evidence of comprehensive general liability insurance with per occurrence coverage: (a) in minimum coverage amounts approved by the City, (b) issued by an insurance company approved by the City, and (c) with a policy endorsement satisfactory to the City, naming the City of Chula Vista as additional insured. ~-. 1A 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 house plants and cut flowers, jerky, fresh fish, olives and baked goods. Resolution 18910 Page 3 6. The DBA shall execute an agreement to hold the City harmless from any liability from the activities within the street right-of-way and resulting from the Farmers' Market special event. 7. The DBA shall be responsible for implementing the following Storm Drain Pollution Prevention Program for the Downtown Farmers' Market: a) Debris and/or other pollutants shall not be swept or otherwise made/allowed to go into storm drain inlets or facilities at any time. b) The street right-of-way shall be thoroughly swept and all solid debris shall be placed in containers following the close of the Farmers' Market. c) The street and sidewalks may be washed with water to prevent health hazards. d) This plan may be revised as necessary to prevent, control, or eliminate the discharge of pollutants to the storm drain system resulting from the outdoor activities of the downtown Farmers' Market. 8. This permit shall be subject to such additional conditions and modifications as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the City in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Resolution 18910 Page 4 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 3rd day of March, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Moot ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None Shirley, Mayor ATTEST: Beverly ~"~Authelet, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) 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. 18910 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 3rd day of March, 1998. Executed this 3rd day of March, 1998. Beverly A./Authelet, City Clerk