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TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
RACHEL GROTHE, PLANNING INTERN
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13-017
AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF CITY STREETS AND USE OF CITY
PROPERTY FOR THE 75TH ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY
HARVEST FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-28,
2013
AUGUST 13, 2013
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Temporary Use
Permit 13-017, authorizing closure of City streets and use of City property for the 76 1h
Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Application fees for this event have been waived pursuant to Resolution 3760, which
established policies to waive permit application fees for certain annual temporary
events. A waiver of fees and costs reduces City revenue by approximately $6,780.
Historically, the City has waived fees and costs for this event because the City has
served as co-sponsor of the event. The parade route, modified in 2009, has resulted in
savings of approximately $1,300 due to reduced staffing needs and additional indirect
savings related to overtime by not utilizing mutual aid officers for the event.
BACKGROUND:
The first Harvest Festival was organized by the Woman's Club in 1937. It was a two-
day celebration held in an elementary school building. Food, craft booths and
entertainment were included and the event was held in the classrooms and a children's
pet parade took place on the Saturday of the Festival. The Woman's Club ran the
Festival until 1946 when they asked for community supporters to take over the event.
The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Committee has been in charge ever since and their
goal has been to make the event grow and add more attractions with each passing
year.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The 761h Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival is scheduled for Friday
September 27, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Saturday, September 28, 2013
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13-017 AUTHORIZING CLOSURE
OF CITY STREETS AND USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR THE 761h ANNUAL ARROYO
GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
27-28, 2013
AUGUST 13, 2013
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from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Setup will begin on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 5:00
p.m. and cleanup will end early Sunday morning, September 29, 2013. Activities at the
Festival will include entertainment, food, games and crafts booths, contests and a
parade.
Festival Areas
The Festival organizers request the closure of the following streets or use of the
following areas for the festival:
• Heritage Square Park;
• Short Street from Nelson to the Swinging Bridge;
• Nelson Street from Mason Street to Bridge Street;
• Bridge Street from the Lucia Mar Unified School District Parking lot to Branch
Street;
• Kiwanis Park;
• Olohan Alley from Bridge Street to Mason Street;
• Short Street from East Branch Street to Centennial Park; and
• City Hall parking lot at 300 East Branch Street.
The area devoted to the Festival remains unchanged from last year.
Parade
The parade route will run from the intersection of West Branch Street and Traffic Way,
travel east through the Village Core, turn south on South Mason Street, and end at
Poole Street, with parade dispersal to occur on South Mason Street between Poole and
Allen Streets.
The parade staging areas will include:
• West Branch Street from the Shell Station to Rodeo Drive;
• Old Ranch Road from West Branch Street to the east end of the five acre City
owned dirt lot at the northeast corner of the intersection of Old Ranch Road and
West Branch street, including use of the lot; and
• West Branch Street between Old Ranch Road and the South County Regional
Center.
Road closures needed for the parade route, staging areas and detour routes include:
• West and East Branch Streets from Rodeo Drive to Highway 227 (Bus Barn);
• Old Ranch Road from West Branch Street to the end of the City owned property;
• Wesley Street between Larchmont and West Branch Street;
• Traffic Way to Station Way;
• North and South Mason Street from Tally Ho Road to Poole Street; and
• Tally Ho Road from North Mason Street to James Way.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13-017 AUTHORIZING CLOSURE
OF CITY STREETS AND USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR THE 76th ANNUAL ARROYO
GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
27-28, 2013
AUGUST 13, 2013
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These road closures are requested from 9:00 am until noon on Saturday, September
28, 2013 with no-parking enforcement beginning at 8:00 am with the exception of the
staging area which is requesting an 8:00 am closure with no-parking enforcement
beginning at 7:00 am. This is a change from last year when parking enforcement
began at 8:00 am and street closures began at 9:00 am. This change in time is being
requested to allow ample time for parade organization. The detour route around the
City via East Cherry Avenue, West Branch Street and Huasna Road remains
unchanged from previous years.
During the 2011 Harvest Festival parade, an additional detour route was established by
opening the gate at the top of Miller Way, between Miller Way and Emerald Bay Drive.
This detour was established for use by affected residents of the Miller Way, Miller
Court, Le Point Street and W. Le Point Street area only and residents in those areas
were notified of the additional detour. No issues have been identified as a result of the
gate opening and it has been included as part of this year's event.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
-Adopt the attached Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 13-017
including road closures and detours for the parade route;
-Modify and adopt the attached Resolution approving Temporary Use Permit 13-
017 including road closures and detours for the parade route;
-Do not adopt the attached Resolution; or
-Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The Festival, now in its 75th year, is a tradition in the community. Advantages
associated with the parade route include: 1) the need for fewer police officers and police
volunteers to monitor intersections on East Grand Avenue, 2) freeway off ramps on East
Grand Avenue may remain open for travelers heading west; and 3) an estimated 41
business locations on East Grand Avenue can remain open during the parade.
DISADVANTAGES: ·
The closure of streets will have an impact on traffic congestion. Disadvantages
associated with the parade route include: 1) impacts to residents on West Branch
Street, Vernon Street, Larchmont and Wesley Street; 2) a shorter parade route for
participants; and 3) motorists not familiar with the festival will have to use detours to get
to their destinations which may increase travel time.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13-017 AUTHORIZING CLOSURE
OF CITY STREETS AND USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR THE 76th ANNUAL ARROYO
GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
27-28, 2013
AUGUST 13, 2013
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Community
Development Department has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt per
Section 15304(e) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding minor temporary uses of land. If
the Council does not feel that this determination is appropriate, project approval shall
not be considered.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The event organizers shall place an advertisement in the September 13, 2013 edition of
the Five Cities Times-Press Recorder advising residents of street closures. The event
organizers shall mail or hand deliver a notification of street closures to every property
located within the area where street closures will occur. The event organizers shall also
mail or hand deliver a notification of the opening of the gate between Emerald Bay Drive
and Miller Way to every property accessed from Miller Way, Miller Court, the 200 and 100
block of Le Point Street, and W. Le Point Street.
The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on August 8, 2013. The Agenda and staff
report were posted on the City's website on Friday, August 9, 2013.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Road closure and detour map
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE
PERMIT 13-017, AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF CITY
STREETS AND USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR THE 75th
ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST
FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-
28, 2013
WHEREAS, organizers of the annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival have
requested closure of City streets and use of City property; and
WHEREAS, the Arroyo Grande City Code (AGMC) provides for the issuance of
Temporary Use Permits for events such as the Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival, AGMC
Section 10.16.050 authorizes the City Council to restrict parking on any street, and
California Vehicle Code Section 21101 (e) authorize the closure of streets for parades
and local special events; and
WHEREAS, organizers of the annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival will be
responsible for the removal of all garbage and debris generated by the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
does hereby approve Temporary Use Permit 13-017 authorizing the following actions and
use of the following described City property for the Harvest Festival:
1. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and use of the City parking area behind the
former City Hall from the entrance of Mason Street and extending to the area of the
Gazebo and Short Street for use between the hours of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday,
September 26, 2013 until 8:00 a.m. Sunday, September 29, 2013.
2. The use of the Heritage Square Park for various displays, activities, and contests
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
3. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and the use and closure of Short Street from
Nelson to the Swinging Bridge from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 28, 2013.
4. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and the use and closure of Nelson Street from
Mason Street to Bridge Street from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September
28, 2013.
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5. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and the use and closure of Mason Street from
Le Point Street to Poole Street from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 28, 2013.
6. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions of Poole Street from Mason Street to Traffic Way
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
7. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and the use and closure of Bridge Street from
the Lucia Mar Unified School District Parking lot to Branch Street from 8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012.
8. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and use and closure of Kiwanis Park, Olohan
Alley from Bridge Street to Short Street, and the City Hall parking lot of 300 East
Branch Street from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 and
from 8:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013.
9. The use of the City's electrical service as needed for the lighting of booths, sound
system, and contests.
10. That the City Council authorizes "no-parking/tow away" restrictions and closure of a
portion of East Branch Street from U.S. Highway 101 to Stanley Avenue.
11. That the City Council authorizes a banner for the event to be installed across East
Branch Street.
12. That the Arroyo Grande Police Department will control traffic around the parade
route, and police officers will be stationed to give instructions to motorists on
detouring the parade route.
13. That three parking spaces on Mason Street at the corner of Nelson Street, adjacent
to Nelson Green be reserved for vehicles associated with the petting zoo.
14. That the gate between Emerald Bay Drive and Miller Way will be opened at 8 a.m.
during the event for increased resident access.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following streets shall be closed for the Harvest
Festival Parade on Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, with "no-
parking/tow away" restrictions starting at 7:00 am:
• West and East Branch Street from Rodeo Drive to Mason Street;
• Old Ranch Road from West Branch Street to the end of the City owned property;
• Wesley Street between Larchmont and West Branch Street;
• Traffic Way to Station Way;
• North Mason Street to Tally Ho Road;
• Tally Ho Road from North Mason Street to James Way; and
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• South Mason Street to Poole Street.
In addition, E. Branch will be closed from Mason to Highway 227 (Bus Barn) from 8 a.m.
to 12 noon, however, parking will be allowed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the organizers of the Harvest Festival will adhere to
certain requirements and conditions imposed by the City regarding cleanup and traffic
control and all other applicable conditions of the Temporary Use Permit with the above
findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council Member ___ seconded by Council Member ___ and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted 13th day of August 2013.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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TONY FERRARA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAVID HIRSCH, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 13-017
16th ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The event shall occur in substantial conformance with the application and plans on
file in the Community Development Department.
3. The event organizers shall comply with all of the Conditions of Approval for
Temporary Use Permit 13-017.
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought
against the City, its agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said
approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall
reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and
attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by
a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion,
participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
5. The Harvest Festival Committee is to contact the Public Works Department no later
than September 20, 2013 regarding the number and location of trash receptacles to
be placed in the downtown area.
6. The Harvest Festival Committee is responsible for disposal of its garbage into large
trash containers. The Harvest Festival Committee is responsible for providing
adequate dumpsters to accommodate all garbage and recycling in addition to
required trash containers.
7. The Harvest Festival Committee is responsible for providing trashcan liners for all
trash containers.
8. The Harvest Festival Committee is responsible for providing additional restroom
supplies for the festival. Should the City provide these supplies, the Harvest
Festival Committee will reimburse the City for the cost of these supplies and related
staff time.
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9. Supplemental restroom facilities shall be provided by the Harvest Festival
Committee.
10. The Public Works Department will provide and place all delineators, signs and
barricades for road closures, "no-parking/tow away" and detour routes. The Harvest
Festival Committee shall pay for all water barricades.
11. The Harvest Festival Committee shall place an advertisement in the September 13,
2013 edition of the Five Cities Times-Press Recorder advising residents of street
closures and "no-parking/tow away" restrictions.
12. At least two (2) weeks in advance of the event, the Harvest Festival Committee
shall mail or hand deliver a notification of street closures to every property located
within the area where street closures will occur.
13. At least two weeks in advance of the event, the Harvest Festival Committee shall
mail or hand deliver a notification of the opening of the Emerald Bay Drive gate to
every property accessed from Miller Way, Miller Court, the 200 and 100 block of Le
Point Street, and W. Le Point Street.
14. The Harvest Festival Committee shall provide a $1,000,000 commercial general
liability insurance policy naming the City as additional insured subject to approval
by the City Attorney. Proof of insurance shall be submitted to the Director of
Legislative and Information Services ten (10) days before the event.
BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION CONDITIONS:
15. A handicapped accessible toilet shall be included where other portable toilets are
located.
16. All electrical must be inspected by the Building and Life Safety Division prior to the
event opening.
17. All tape used for marking the booth locations shall be removed by the Harvest
Festival Committee.
18. The project shall comply with the most recent edition of the Codes as adopted by
the City of Arroyo Grande. Specifically, all temporary-wiring provisions of the
C.E.C. must be met.
FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY CONDITIONS:
19. Emergency access must be maintained to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief.
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20. All food booths (cooking) must comply with the Five Cities Fire Authority guidelines,
must have County Health Department approval, and must ensure total compliance
of booth operators. The Five Cities Fire Authority will not allow non-compliant
booths to operate.
21. The use of generators must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief.
22. A detailed chart or map will be provided to the Fire Chief for approval prior to the
event, showing placement of all booths, to include actual dimensions of access
pathways for fire apparatus and emergency vehicles.
23. Per the approval of the Fire Chief, there will be medical service dedicated to the
event.
24. All fire lanes must be posted and enforced in accordance with Police Department
and Five Cities Fire Authority guidelines. Fire lanes and access must be
approved by the Fire Chief.
25. The Harvest Festival Committee shall identify an individual to act as liaison with
the Five Cities Fire Authority for the purpose of maintaining life and safety.
26. Prior to opening the event, the fire access road shall be posted. The Harvest
Festival Committee shall provide continuous enforcement of the fire access road
during the event.
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