R 4877 RESOLUTION NO. 4877
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING TEMPORARY USE
PERMIT 18-013, AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF CITY
STREETS AND USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR THE 81st
ANNUAL ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST
FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28-
29, 2018
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 and
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.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study and deliberation, that the following
circumstances exist:
Temporary Use Permit Findings:
1. The operation of the requested use at the location proposed and within the time period
specified will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public
health, safety, or general welfare.
The operation of the Harvest Festival will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. The Festival is a
family friendly event that will be held during daytime hours on Friday and Saturday
September 28th and 29th. Adherence to conditions of approval ensure that the Festival
is operated in a safe and orderly manner.
2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use
without material detriment to the use and enjoyment of other properties located
adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site.
The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary
use without detriment to the use and enjoyment of other properties located adjacent
to and in the vicinity of the site due to road closures encompassing the entire
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Festival site. The proposed site is approximately ten (10) acres in size, which is
large enough to prevent spill over from the event onto surrounding properties.
3. The Festival area is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width
and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary
use will or could reasonably be expected to generate.
The proposed site is adequately served by East Branch Street, North and South
Mason Street, and Traffic Way, which are of significant width and improvements to
accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary use will generate.
4. Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by the
use will be available either on-site or at alternate locations acceptable to the City
Council.
Adequate parking to accommodate traffic to be generated by the Harvest Festival will
be provided by use of City parking lots in the vicinity. Permitted street parking in areas
not affected by road closures and parking restrictions will suffice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
does hereby approve Temporary Use Permit 18-013 authorizing the following actions and
use of the following described City property for the Harvest Festival:
Harvest Festival — Friday & Saturday, September 28th & 29th, 2018
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 27, 2018 until 8:00 a.m. Sunday, September 30, 2018.
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 29, 2018.
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 29, 2018.
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
29, 2018.
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 29, 2018.
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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 29, 2018.
7. "No-parking/tow away" restrictions and the use and closure of Bridge Street from
Traffic Way to Branch Street from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September
29, 2018.
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 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2018 and from
8:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2018.
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 West Branch Street from U.S. Highway 101 to Stanley Avenue on
Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. That the gate between Emerald Bay Drive and Miller Way will be opened at 8 a.m.
until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018 for increased resident access.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following streets shall be closed for the Harvest
Festival Parade on Saturday, September 29, 2018, 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 from Fair Oaks Avenue to Station Way;
• North Mason Street from East Branch Street to Tally Ho Road; and
• South Mason Street from East Branch 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 Harvest Festival Committee 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
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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 Barneich, seconded by Council Member Harmon, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Barneich, Harmon, Ray, and Mayor Hill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Brown
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of July, 2018.
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JIM ILL, MAYOR
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KELLY ETi ORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TOCONTENT:
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JAMES A. = AN, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
EATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 18-013
81st ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th AND 29th, 2018
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The Harvest Festival Committee 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 Harvest Festival Committee shall comply with all of the Conditions of Approval
for Temporary Use Permit 18-013.
4. To the full extent permitted by law, the Harvest Festival Committee shall
indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees
from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions,
arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings,
losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened,
including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and
expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are
in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, this Temporary Use Permit except
liability arising out of the proven sole negligence of the City.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
5. The Harvest Festival Committee is to contact the Public Works Department no
later than September 14, 2018 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. The Harvest Festival Committee is also responsible for
monitoring and maintenance of restroom facilities. Should the City provide these
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supplies, the Harvest Festival Committee will reimburse the City for the cost of
these supplies and related staff time.
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
16, 2018 edition of The Tribune 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 8
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 immediately following the event.
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
California Electrical Code must be met.
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FIVE CITIES FIRE AUTHORITY CONDITIONS:
19. Emergency access must be maintained to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief.
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.
27. The Harvest Festival Committee will coordinate and be responsible for costs
associated with San Luis Ambulance to provide standby personnel and
equipment for Bike Medic and golf cart transport for the entire duration of the
Festival.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 4877 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 24th day of July, 2018.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 25th day of
July, 2018. •
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KELLY ' TM! -E, CITY CLERK