HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-075 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-075
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE
FROM "E" TO "H" STREETS FOR THE LEMON FESTIVAL
ON AUGUST 18, 2002 FROM 4:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M.,
WAIVING PROHIBITION ON SIDEWALK SALES, 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 fi.om "E" to "H" Streets
including adjacent side streets to the alleyway in order to conduct the Lemon Festival on August
18, 2002, fi.om 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the DBA has requested a waiver of the City's prohibition on sidewalk sales
so that the DBA can conduct the 2002 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 2002 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 "H" Streets from 4:00 a.m. -
9:00 p.m. on August 18, 2002, for the purpose of the DBA conducting the 2002 Lemon Festival
subject to the conditions listed in Attachment B, 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 prohibition on sidewalk sales so that the DBA can conduct the
2002 Lemon Festival.
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 participating in the 2002 Lemon Festival on August 18, 2002.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Salomone Jo~ M. Kaheny
Community Development Director ~,City Attorney
Resolution 2002-075
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 19th day of March, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla
'
Shirley Horto~, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) -
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-075 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 19th day of March, 2002.
Executed this 19th day of March, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
R2002-075
ATTACHMENT B
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;
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 sent by first class mail at least 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:
1) DBA shall continually monitor noise levels of performing bands, stereos, and other sound-
emitting devices and will make adjustments as needed;
2) A plan showing the location of the performing stages will be submitted for Community
Development staff review and approval prior to the event;
3) All band performances shall be limited to the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.;
5. In order to meet the requirement 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 2A1 0BC-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;
The Downtown Business Association must provide, 10 days prior to the Festival, evidence of general
liability insurance in the amount of $1 million, in the form of a certificate of insurance and policy
endomement satisfacto%, to the City, naming the City of Chula Vista and the Chula V;s~a
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.
9. The Downtown Business Association must execute an agreement to hold the City harmless from
any liability stemming from Festival activities in the street.
10. The location of the food and beverage tent shall be approved by the Police and Fire Department at
least 30 days prior to the event.