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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1996-18457 RESOLUTION NO. 18457 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF CENTER STREET BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND CHURCH AVENUE ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS BETWEEN 2:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M. FOR FARMERS' MARKET SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR PARTICIPATING VENDORS, AND APPROPRIATING ~2,500 FOR ADVERTISING 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, the Downtown Business Association has requested to close Center Street between Third Avenue and Church Avenue on Thursdays between 2:00 pm and 7 pm in order to conduct a certified Farmers' Market special event; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association has requested a waiver of the Business License Fee for the vendors taking part in the Farmers' Market special event; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association has requested ~2,500 for advertising the Farmers' Market during the months of November and December 1996 and January and February 1997; and WHEREAS, the proposed Farmers' Market special event will further the Redevelopment effort within the Town Centre I Project Area; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find, order, determine and resolves: as follows: 1. That Center Street shall be closed to vehicular traffic between Third Avenue and Church Avenue on Thursday afternoons between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm for a Farmers' Market special event between November 1, 1996 and December 31, 1997, subject to sooner revocation in the sole discretion of the Council, subject to conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A as though fully contained herein; and 2. The City's Business License Fee for the vendors participating in the Farmers' Market is hereby waived; and 3. Two-thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500) from the City Council Contingency Account 100-0730-5399 to the Downtown Business Association is hereby appropriated for Farmers' Market advertising. Presented by Resolution 18457 Page 2 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The subject street closure shall be permitted for fourteen months from November 1, 1996 to December 31,1997 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 an extension of the street closure for the continuation of the special event for the next year. 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. ADDroved Vendors and Activities a) Certified Farmers' Market~ 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 pm). All traffic control devices, signs, and barricades shall be placed in accordance with the sign placement plan approved by the City Traffic Engineer 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 and the appropriate City 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. ~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 house plants and cut flowers, jerky, fresh fish, olives and baked goods. r !lF Resolution 18457 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 18457 Page 4 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 15th day of October, 1996, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Moot, Rindone, Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilia ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None Shirle~Horton, Mayor ATTEST: Beverly A.~uthelet, 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. 18457 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of October, 1996. Executed this 15th day of October, 1996. Beverly A. AL~thelet, City Clerk