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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1995-18052.., - RESOLUTION NO. 18052 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-95-30; (2) APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CENTER STREET BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND CHURCH AVENUE ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS BETWEEN 2:00 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M. FOR A FARMERS' MARKET SPECIAL EVENT SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND (3) WAIVING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR THE VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE SPECIAL EVENT 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 proposed Farmers' Market special event will further the Redevelopment ," effort within the Town Centre I Project Area; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered Negative Declaration IS-95- 30. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA does hereby find, order, determine and resolves: 1. That the Council hereby adopt Negative Declaration IS-95-30 and finds that the project will have no significant environmental impact. 2. 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 March 1996 and October 1996 subject to sooner revocation by the sole discretion of the Council subject to conditions attached hereto as though fully contained herein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista approves the waiver of the City's Business License Fee for the vendors partici ating in the Farmers' Market. ~2/~ PRESENTED BY A ED T FORM BY Chris Salomone Bruce M. Booga Resolution No. 18052 Page 2 Director of Community Development City Attorney CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The subject street closure shall be permitted for a one year period unless sooner revoked to accommodate the Downtown Farmers' Market. At the end of one year, the Farmers' Market shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director and City Engineer and their findings shall be reported to the City Council by October 1, 1996, 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. A~Vroved Vendors and Activities a) Certified Farmers' Market1 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 prepared by the City Traffic Engineer and attached as Attachment A 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 and the appropriate City ~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. T~. Only the immediate family and salaried employees of a certified producer may act for and sell I 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. I lilt Resolution No. 18052 Page 3 5. The DBA shall provide evidence of a certificate of insurance and the policy endorsement satisfactory to the City, naming the City of Chula Vista as additional insured. 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. Resolution No. 18052 Page 4 ATTACHMENT A Resolution No. 18052 Page 5 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 3rd day of October, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Padilia, Rindone, Hotton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Moot ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None ~OrtOn, Mayor ATTEST: Bev~erly A. 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. 18052 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 October, 1995. Executed this 3rd day of October, 1995. Beverly '~.Authelet, City Clerk