CC SR 20180501 03 - Special Event Permit PolicyRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2018
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to review and provide Staff direction on proposed
revisions to Special Event Permit Process Ordinance.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Provide direction to Staff on potential revisions to Special Event Permit Process
Ordinance
FISCAL IMPACT: No impact
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: None Requested
Account Number(s): Not Applicable
ORIGINATED BY: Matt Waters, Senior Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Cory Linder, Director of Recreation & Parks
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. July 19, 2016, Special Event Permit Staff Report (page A-1)
B. July 19, 2016, Draft Special Event Permit Application (page B-1)
C. Ordinance No. 581 “Special Event Permit” (page C-1)
D. Revised Draft Special Event Permit Application (page D-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On May 3, 2016, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider the
introduction and adoption of a Special Event Permit Ordinance for events in public
rights-of-way and City properties. Ordinance No. 581 (Attachment C), which added a
new chapter entitled “Special Event Permits” to Title 12 of the Municipal Code was
adopted on May 17, 2016. Ordinance 581 was established to provide a coordinated
process for “managing community events to ensure the public health, safety and welfare
of event patrons, residents and other visitors, and to provide for fees, charges and
procedures required to administer the permit process.”
Ordinance 581 also established a Special Events Task Force (Task Force) consisting of
representatives of the Public Works, Community Development, and Recreation and
Parks Departments. The Task Force would review Special Event Permit applications,
coordinate and communicate with the applicant, and decide on eventual approval,
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rejection or possible modification of the proposed event. Special Event Permit
applications were to be evaluated based on a variety of considerations including
potential adverse effects, traffic impacts, public safety, and effects on event-adjacent
neighbors. Input and approval from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire
Departments would be sought out as needed.
A Special Event Permit Fee Schedule and Special Event Permit application form was
adopted by the City Council on July 19, 2016 (Attachment B). A Special Event Permit
Fee of $300 was established. Local non-profit organizations were granted a 50%
waiver and City of Rancho Palos Verdes Homeowner Associations were granted a
100% waiver. Indigent persons (as defined in Municipal Code Section 12.20.030) and
Free Speech events were granted a 100% waiver. A number of events were exempted
from the application process as they are already addressed through other fee and
permit process. These events include film permits; Recreation and Park managed
weddings, parties, sports leagues; and events and activities held on private streets.
The City Council, on March 7, 2017, directed Staff to return with a report on potential
amendments to the Special Event policy and ordinance. The emphasis was on
increasing enforcement of special event permit violations, particularly via the use of
citations. This direction was based on a report of an organized group, commonly
referred to as a “meet-up,” that met and ran through the Forrestal Reserve in numbers
estimated to exceed 50. A number of residents complained about the event as not
being appropriate for the location. The group was far in excess of the number of people
allowed in the Preserve in a single group. The Special Event Ordinance does not
include any mention of citations. Since that incident, there have been a number of
reports of similar type “meet-up events.”
Subsequently, Staff from Community Development, Recreation and Parks, and Public
Works met to discuss addressing this concern and take a look at the overall functioning
of the Special Event Permit process and application. This is in line with City Council’s
direction from July 19, 2016, to consider the first year of the Special Event Permit
process as a trial period, directing Staff to return with recommended future modifications
and enhancements.
The multi-department team worked cooperatively to create a new draft electronically-
fillable Special Event Permit application form (Attachment D). Along with being easier
to complete for potential special event applicants, it is designed to direct users towards
the correct forms, information and Departments. The majority of city facility user groups
are not in the special event category; they either do not require a reservation at all, or
are looking for information on routine City uses such as Recreation and Park classes
and rentals inside of a park facility, e.g. a wedding at Hesse Park. Other applicants are
interested in information about holding events on private property which can require a
permit. The new Special Event form would direct those applicants to the well-
established Special Use Permit process overseen by the Community Development
Department.
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The new form clearly outlines the basic criteria for what constitutes a Special Event on
its cover page. A Special Event is defined as having one or more of the following
elements:
• A need for law enforcement
• Traffic control
• Additional parking requirements
• Number of participants higher than typical usage
• Traffic Impact on right of way
• Has potential adverse impact
• Exceeds established capacity limits
• Ticketing and/or sales component
The cover letter lists a number of typical special event categories:
runs/walks/carnivals/parades/farmers markets/free speech events. This is by no means
a comprehensive list. The multi-department Special Event Task Force that was
established in 2016 still reviews applications to determine if a) the application falls into
the Special Events category; and b) determines which conditions need to be met by the
applicant. This review process has worked well since it began in 2016.
Two significant matters, however, need to be addressed regarding Special Events:
Enforcement and Codified Usage/Size Limitation policies. Staff is seeking direction
from Council on these broad issues.
Enforcement
City Council expressed concern that the 2016 Special Event Ordinance did not have
specific enforcement/citation authority included in its language. Questions were raised
regarding the mechanism for how Staff or the Sheriff’s Department could cite individuals
or groups who were potentially in violation of special event rules or, as is often the case,
had not contacted the City about obtaining permission.
While it is true that the Special Event Ordinance itself does not have specific citation
language, the City’s Municipal Code allows for generalized citation authority for any
code violation. Deputy City Attorney Elena Gerli confirmed Staff’s interpretation that
administrative citations can be issued for any violation of the Code. Section 1.16.010
notes that:
“This chapter provides for an administrative remedy for any violation of this code,
including continuing violations related to building, plumbing, electrical, or other
similar structural or zoning issues or any violation of any condition of any city
approval. This remedy may be exercised in place of, or in addition to, any
administrative, criminal, civil, or equitable remedy allowed by law. The city attorney
or city prosecutor or their respective assistants shall have sole discretion to
determine whether a violation will be prosecuted criminally.”
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Gerli noted that administrative citations are typically issued by code officers rather than
Sheriff personnel, but noted that she did not see any reason why they could not issue
such citations.
City Ordinance 512 references a “blanket” citation policy setting up a generic citation
penalty schedule for any code violations which do not have a specific administrative
policy. The penalty schedule consists of $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second
violation, and $500 for a third violation with a 12-month period form the first violation.
While these penalties may act as a deterrent in some cases involving unauthorized
special events, such as a hike meet up group or outdoor exercise class, the amount
may be too modest to be a significant deterrent to a larger-scale event. Higher citation
thresholds may be needed to deter the potential for a large event, whose organizers
could rationalize that a $500 citation as simply the cost of conducting business without a
permit.
Park/Open Space Minimum Number/Acceptable Usage Guidelines
City park sites and open space areas are open to the public during posted hours on a
drop-in basis, no reservation or paperwork needed. Indoor rooms have legal capacity
limits for classes and rentals, but there are no established numerical limits for outdoor
uses that would trigger the need for a Special Event permit. Outdoor classes and sports
leagues/camps do reserve field space at designated City parks. Park staff routinely
receive calls about how large a group can or can’t drop in at a park site. General
common sense guidelines of appropriate use given the relative size of a park, and a
philosophy of shared use is effectively applied by Recreation Staff but size limits are not
codified.
In order to clarify that situation for casual park visitors and potential Special Event
applicants, Staff is recommending a dual approach of identifying and quantifying both
general or specific outdoor uses that are either completely not permitted or would
require a Special Event Permit process along with establishing minimum numbers for
each park site that would trigger a special event application.
Relying solely on numbers opens the door for events that, while modest in attendance,
can still dominate a park in an undesirable way. For example, giant inflatable “human
hamster ball” races or pseudo-soccer matches could utilize all of Hesse Park’s upper
field and create significant liability concerns, even with only a dozen participants.
If Council wishes, Staff can prepare detailed draft ordinance language that identifies
these type of uses, time limitations, hours of operation, and other guidelines and
restrictions.
The same draft ordinance could also contain recommended minimum numbers for park
events, on a park by park basis. A one-size-fits-all approach is not appropriate given
the distinct differences in City parks in both overall size, location, parking and intended
purpose. An acceptable limit and range of allowable activities for an active park such as
Hesse Park would be higher than that of a modest pocket park such as Vanderlip Park.
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Certain parks could be designated as eliminated from consideration for special events
with the exception of City Manager/City Council approval or appropriately-sized free
speech events. Parking capacity and other factors such as proximity to other sites
would also affect capacity levels, e.g. Del Cerro’s location next to the Portuguese Bend
Nature Reserve.
Below is a blank table showing draft levels for outdoor maximum numbers at park and
open space sites, organized walks, cycling events, as well as the minimum number that
would necessitate a Special Event application and review process. If Council concurs
with this general approach, Staff could return with proposed numerical limits along with
the previously-mentioned, refined usage guidelines, and heightened citation authority.
Location/Type of
Event
Outdoor Max Number
(No Application
Needed)
Min. Number
Mandating Special
Event Application
Special Events
Permitted*
PARKS
Hesse Park TBD TBD TBD
Point Vicente Interpretive
Center
TBD TBD TBD
Robert Ryan Park TBD TBD TBD
Ladera Linda Park TBD TBD TBD
Eastview Park TBD TBD TBD
Del Cerro TBD TBD TBD
Frank S. Vanderlip TBD TBD TBD
Abalone Cove TBD TBD TBD
Marilyn Ryan Sunset
Park
TBD TBD TBD
Founders Park TBD TBD TBD
Grandview TBD TBD TBD
Point Vicente Park TBD TBD TBD
Pelican Cove TBD TBD TBD
EVENTS/OPEN SPACE
Preserve/Open Space TBD TBD TBD
Organized Walks (with
no traffic impact)
TBD TBD TBD
Cycling Events TBD TBD TBD
Free Speech Events TBD TBD TBD
*Parks that are marked as “no special events permitted” could still have City-sponsored
events added by decision of City Manager/City Council. Appropriately-sized free
speech events would also be allowed.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1) Maintain the existing Special Event Process Ordinance
2) Provide other direction to Staff on Special Event Process Ordinance
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PUBLIC HEARING
Date: July 19, 2016
Subject: Consideration and Possible Action to Enact a Fee Schedule for
Special Event Permits Issued in the Public Right of Way and on
Publicly Owned Property
Subject Property: Citywide
1. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk Morreale
2. Request for Staff Report: Mayor Dyda
3. Staff Report & Recommendation: Senior Administrative Analyst Ramezani
4. Council Questions of Staff (factual only, no opinions):
5. Declare the Hearing Open: Mayor Dyda
6. Public Testimony: Mayor Dyda invites brief comments from the public.
Appellant: N/A
Applicant: N/A
8. Rebuttal: N/A
9. Declare Hearing Closed: Mayor Dyda
10. Council Deliberation: Questions of staff in response to testimony
11. Council Action:
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 07/19/2016
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to enact a fee schedule for Special Event Permits
issued for events in the public right-of-way and on publicly-owned property.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-__, thereby enacting the Special Event Permit fee
schedule.
FISCAL IMPACT: The intent of the attached fee schedule is to recover the City’s
costs to review and issue each permit, based on internal estimates of the work effort.
The fee schedule will be revisited after a one-year trial period and recommendations will
be provided to the City Council for possible adjustments.
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: None requested
Account Number(s): Not applicable
ORIGINATED BY: Lauren Ramezani, Senior Administrative Analyst
REVIEWED BY: Michael Throne, PE, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Proposed Resolution adopting Special Event Permit fee and amending
Master Schedule of Fees (page A-1)
B. Summary of special event permit fees of other communities (page B-1)
C. Staff Time Estimate Schedule Assumptions (Page C-1)
D. Draft Special Event Permit application (page D-1)
E. Draft Insurance Requirements for Special Events (page E-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
During the recent City Council deliberations to enact the special event permit process, it
was requested that consideration be given to reduce the fees charged for local non-
profit organizations, such as homeowners associations. After reviewing the fee
structures enacted by other communities for similar permits (Attachment B), and
estimating on average how much staff time will be required to process each special
event permit application, Public Works proposes the following fee schedule for the City
Council’s consideration:
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Permit Proposed Fee Proposed Fee Waiver or Reduction
Special Event
Permit Application
Fee
$300
Local Non-Profits (Organizations with
90274 or 90275 ZIP codes) = 50% Fee
Waiver [Copy of 501(c)3 documents required]
RPV HOAs = 50% Fee Waiver
[Copy of 501(c)3 documents required]
Indigent Persons = 100% Fee Waiver
[see Municipal Code Section 12.20.030]
Staff proposes to implement this fee schedule for a one-year trial period, during which
Staff will evaluate the City’s costs to review and issue each Special Event Permit (SEP),
based on internal estimates of the work effort. At current, Staff estimates on average it
will take 6 hours of Staff time to process each application. The full Staff time estimate
assumptions are included (Attachment C). The proposed fee is not inclusive of other
potential agencies costs such as Fire and Sheriffs.
A 50% fee reduction for local non-profit organizations that have a 90274 or 90275 ZIP
code and for homeowners associations within the City is being recommended, which
could help encourage local events by area non-profits. The review of SEPs will be by
the Special Events Task Force, comprised of staff from Public Works, Recreation and
Parks, and Community Development Departments, with the inclusion of the Sheriff and
County Fire when applicable. The proposed fee would not apply to film permits, or
permits issued by Recreation and Parks Department (R&P) for events and activities
such as birthday parties, weddings, and sports league activities and tournaments at the
parks. However, R&P’s special events open to the public—where food, concessions
and/or alcoholic beverages are served/sold, such as Whale of a Day and the 4th of July
Celebration—would require a no-fee application.
After the first year, a report will be provided to the City Council to review the application
process and fee during the trial period, and to recommend modifications and
enhancements for the future. A permit application was developed using the language of
the ordinance and samples acquired from other communities (Attachment D). With
input from the California JPIA, Staff also developed a Draft Insurance Requirements for
Special Events (Attachment E), and is finalizing an Americans with Disabilities Act
Checklist for Special Events. Notices of this public hearing were published in the Palos
Verdes Peninsula News on July 7 and July 14, 2016. It should also be noted that the
SEP ordinance (Ordinance No. 581) took effect on July 7, 2016.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Direct Staff to alter or otherwise modify the proposed fee schedule and/or
permit application, or Insurance Requirements for Special Events.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2010-77 TO AMEND THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF
FEES AND CHARGES FOR CITY SERVICES TO ADD A
NEW SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (“City”) conducted an extensive
analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne by the City in providing those services,
the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and
charges for special services for fiscal year 2008-2009; and,
WHEREAS, after conducting a public hearing, the City adopted Resolution 2010-
77 thereby adopting a Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City services; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2016 the City adopted Ordinance No. 581 adopting
Chapter 12.20 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code establishing a Special Event
Permit Ordinance regulating the issuance of Special Event Permits; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff has analyzed the estimated costs of processing the Special
Event Permits and has determined that a Special Event Permit fee of $300 does not
exceed the cost to the City of processing each Special Event Permit; and,
WHEREAS, on July 7 and July 14, 2016, a notice of public hearing to be held on
July 19, 2016 was published on the Palos Verdes Peninsula News; and,
WHEREAS, all interested parties that have requested notice of proposed fee
increases were notified in writing on July 8, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Master Fee Schedule was made
available to the public ten days prior to the July 19, 2016 public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2016, the City Council conducted a duly-noticed public
hearing concerning the proposed special event permit fee for City right-of-way and public
property of the City at which it received testimony regarding the Special Event Permit fee;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Master Fee Schedule to add a
Special Event Permit Fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does
hereby resolve as follows:
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Section 1: The facts set forth in the recitals of this Resolution are true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
Section 2: The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of this Resolution
amending Resolution 2010-77 establishes a fee for Special Event Permit applications and
is, therefore, exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources
Code Sections 21080 et seq.) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21080(b)(8)(A).
Section 3: The City Council hereby finds that Special Event Permit Fee does
not exceed the cost to the City of processing a Special Event Permit application.
Section 4: The City Council hereby approves and adopts the revisions to the
Master Fee Schedule and hereby amends the relevant provisions of Resolution No. 2010-
77 to incorporate the new special event permit fee into the Master Fee Schedule attached
hereto as Exhibit “A”.
Section 5: Any person paying a given fee who feels that any fee, charge or rate
determined and set is in excess of the percentage of costs reasonably borne by the City
may appeal in writing to the City Council.
Section 6: The amended Master Fee Schedule specified in this Resolution shall
become effective on September 19, 2016.
Section 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of
this Resolution, and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be entered in the
Book of Resolutions of the City Council of the City.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of July 2016.
________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby
certify that the above Resolution No. 2016-__, was duly and regularly passed and
adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on July 19, 2016.
______________________________
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Proposed Special Event Permit Fee
Permit
Proposed
Fee Fee Waiver or Discount
Special Event
Permit
Application Fee
$300
Local Non-Profits (organizations with 90274 or
90275 ZIP codes) = 50% Fee Waiver
[Copy of 501 (c) 3 documents required]
RPV HOAs = 50% Fee Waiver
[Copy of 501 (c) 3 documents required]
Indigent Persons= 100% Fee Waiver
[see Municipal Code Section 12.20.030]
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City Basic Fee Other Fees, Charges, Exemptions
Benicia Application Fee=$50 Fees waiver= Local non-profit groups.
Beverly Hills Permit Fee= $139.20 *
Partial Street Closure ($974/hr.)
[* website fees are from 2012/13].
Additional fees and charges for police, fire, public works,
community services, and traffic/parking.
Burbank Permit Fee= $51.35
Inspection= $60/hr. (Weekend inspection rate higher)
Additional fees and charges for traffic control plan.
Long Beach Three different tiers.
Application Fee= $100 to $400/each
Permit Fee= $150 to $1,000/day
Staff Monitoring= $42/hr.
Administration Fee= 10% of total
Additional fees and charges for police, fire.
San Mateo Application Fee Non-profits= $100 or $230 depending upon their
complexity.
Commercial Businesses or For-Profit Organizations= $1,000
deposit fee to cover all staff costs related to the processing of the
application.
Additional fees and charges from police, fire, public works.
Fee Waiver= Residential Block Parties.
Santa Monica Three Event Categories.
Application Fee= $50 to $270
Administration fee= $84 to $609 (Depending on the complexity of
the application and the staff hours required to process application)
Additional fees and charges for police, fire, event monitor,
transportation/parking, building and safety, neighborhood
notification fee, recycling fee, cleanup deposit.
Fee Waiver= Indigent natural persons, city produced or co-
produced events
Attachment B
Summary of Other Cities'
Special Event Permit Processes and Fees
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Permit
Proposed
Fee Fee Waiver or Discount
Special Event
Permit Application
Fee
$300
Local Non-Profits (organizations with 90274 or
90275 ZIP codes) = 50% Fee Waiver
[Copy of 501 (c) 3 documents required]
RPV HOAs = 50% Fee Waiver
[Copy of 501 (c) 3 documents required]
Indigent Persons= 100% Fee Waiver
[see Municipal Code Section 12.20.070.a]
o Film permit (City Manager's Department)
o Various events held at City parks and facilities including weddings, parties, sports league activities
(Recreation and Parks Department)
o Events and activities held on private streets
Attachment C
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Staff Time Estimate Schedule Assumptions
Exemptions: Some events are exempt from this application process and are addressed by other fees
and permit processes. See below:
Special Events: Include Runs/walks, carnivals, parades, free speech special events in the public right-
of way (streets, sidewalks, walkways, trails, parking lots) and publicly-owned properties.
Fee Calculation: The application fee is estimated based on hourly rates for task force members for
total of 6 hours per application. That includes 2 hours each for two members from Public Works,
Community Development and Recreation and Parks Departments. Estimated at an average fully
burdened hourly rate of $50/pp.
The proposed fee is for a one-year trial period allowing time for staff to evaluate how to recover the cost
to the City to review and issue each special event permit, based on internal estimates of the work effort.
The fee is not inclusive of possible costs associated with the involvement of other agencies such as Fire
and Sheriffs. Those costs will be determined based on the type of application.
More detail such as a security deposit will be developed depending on the nature of the applications.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Application Date:________________ Event Date: _____________________
I. TYPE OF EVENT
Please select the activity you are requesting to conduct:
____ Festival/Celebration ____ Parade ____ Run/Walk/Auto Ride/Auto Show/ Bike Tour
____ Free Speech Event ____ Street Closure ____ Special Park Event Other_______________
II. APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Sponsoring Organization (if different):________________________________________________________
Organization Address: _______________________________City_______________________Zip________
Contact Person: ____________________________________ Position: _____________________________
Day Phone #: _________________________________ Cell#: ____________________________________
Applicant Name (if different than above):______________________________________________________
Day Phone #: _________________________________ Cell#: ____________________________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________ Fax #______________________
Alternative Contact Person (in case of emergency): _____________________________________________
Day Phone #: _________________________________ Cell#: ____________________________________
Purpose of Organization: __________________________________________________________________
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Business License Number:_________________________________________
Non-Profits Only: Are you recognized as a Non-Profit organization: Yes____ No ____
If yes, what is your Non-Profit Tax I.D.#? ______________________
*Attach a copy of your 501(c) 3 IRS Documentation Letter. _____ Attached _____ Not Attached
Name & Website of Non-Profit:________________________________________________________
Executive Director’s Name: ________________________ Contact Person: ____________________
Position/Title: ______________________ Applicant Address: ______________________________
E-mail: ______________________ Phone # Ofc: ________________ Cell: ____________________
Are you a local (Palos Verdes 90275 and 90274 ZIP codes) Non-Profit: _____ Yes _____ No
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RPV HOAs Only: Are you a Rancho Palos Verdes HOA: ____ Yes ____ No
Name of HOA: __________________________________________________________________
Name of HOA President/Authorized Representative: ____________________________________
Applicant Name (if different than above):______________________________________________
Position/Title: _____________________ Applicant Address: _____________________________
E-mail: ______________________ Phone #: Ofc: _______________ Cell: __________________
III. EVENT INFORMATION
Event Title: ____________________________________________
Location of Event: ______________________________________
List streets: __________________________________________________________________________
Event Start Date: _____/______/______ Event End Date: ____/_____/_____/
Day(s) of Week: M T W TH F SA SU
Event Start Time: ________ a.m./p.m. Event End Time: _______a.m./p.m.
Set up Start Day: ___/____/____ Set up Start Time: ______a.m./p.m.
Cleanup/Tear Down Day: ___/____/___ Cleanup/Tear Down End Time: ______ a.m./p.m.
Briefly Describe the Event: _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Day of Event/ Name of on-site representative:________________________________________________
Cell Phone #______________________________E-Mail:______________________________________
Is this a one-time recurring event? _____ One-time _____ Recurring ______ Frequency of occurrence
______ Estimated Attendance ______ Estimated spectators (if any) _______ Estimated Staff/Volunteers
Is the event open to the public? _____ Yes _____ No Will Admission be charged?: _____ Yes _____ No
How will this event be advertised or promoted? Describe promotional plans, including the use of social media,
Web sites: __________________________________________________________________________
Attach promotion material from your previous emails. ______ Attached ______ Not Attached
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The City required that neighbors in the 500 feet radius of event be notified by mail at least 30 days prior to
event.
____ Notice Attached ____ Notice not Attached Date of Mailing Notice:________________________
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IV. SPECIAL EVENT SITE PLAN INFORMATION
When completing this section, please be as detailed and specific as possible in regards to your request.
Street Closure:
_____ Full Street _____ Partial Street ______ Lane _____ Temporary No Parking
Start Date: ___/____/____ From:______ a.m./p.m. End Date: ___ /____/_____ To:______ a.m./p.m.
Street(s) to be Closed:________________________________________________________________
Parking Requirements:
Number of Vehicles: _____ Describe types of Vehicles: _____________________ Other _________
Parking location of equipment, vendor, staff vehicles: _______________________________________
Parking location of event guests: _______________________________________________________
Event Traffic management Information: __________________________________________________
Serving/Selling food for Public Consumption:
____ Food sold ____ Food given away _____ Food prepared on site
____ BBQ or open flame cooking units _____ *Food permit attached
Serving/Selling alcoholic Beverages:
___ Alcohol will be served ____ Alcohol will be sold
Type: ___ Beer ___ Wine ___ Distilled Spirits _____ *Alcohol permit attached
Amplified Sound/Acoustic Sound/Music (circle all that apply):
____ Amplified ____ Non-Amplified ____ Live Band ____ Special Lighting ____ Special Effects
From: _____ a.m./p.m. To _____a.m./p.m.
Stage/Tents or Bleachers: ____ Stage ______Tents ____ Bleachers _____ # of Structures
Mechanical Rides: ______ Yes _____ No
Animals: _____ Yes _____ No
Comfort Stations: _____ Yes _____ No _____ # of portable toilets ____ Other _________________
Waste Management /Recycling Plan: _____ Yes _____ No _____ Other ______________________
Have access to electricity or use of portable generators: _____ Yes _____ No _____No Need
1st Aid & Emergency Services: _____ Yes ______ No ______ other ___________________________
Verify compliance with the provisions in “A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible
to People with Disabilities. Link: https://adata.org/publication/temporary-events-guide
Sign and Date: ______________________________________________
* Required information
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V. Site Plan
You should attach a Site Plan showing any of the applicable items listed below:
The map should show the perimeter of the entire venue, including the names of all adjacent streets or area that
are part of the venue.
_____ Staging locations (including specific street, or lane, or sidewalk closures, or street routes, if any, or
park area requested and parking areas) and the location of fences, barricades, and barriers.
____ The access and egress points for the venue and for the tents, and structures within the venue.
____ Emergency exit routes, including a 20 foot wide fire lane (emergency access) throughout the venue,
location of First Aid and Emergency service coordination staff
____ Any city equipment or personnel requested or required
____ Any Police or Fire Department personnel requested or required
____ Location of sound amplification equipment, electrical generators, stages, tents, canopies, cooking
apparatus, food trucks, all alcohol points of sale or distribution, and lights
____ Location and number of temporary tents, and structures within the venue.
____ Location of cooking apparatus, food trucks, all alcohol points of sale or distribution
____ Location of merchandise or service concessions included in the event
____ Location of mechanical rides, jump houses, animals, or other amusement attractions
____ Parking locations (staff, vendors, public, VIPs, volunteers) including trailers and large truck storage
____ Location of mechanical rides, jump houses, animals, or other amusement attractions
____ Preliminary security plan, crowd management and any monitors to be employed during the event
If a parade: The site plan should additionally show the time when the units of the parade will begin to
assemble, the proposed assembly point for the parade, the proposed parade route, the interval space to be
maintenance between units of the parade, and the number, type and size of floats or other vehicles.
Non-Refundable Fee: $ 300
Note: This fee is for City Staff review. If assistance from other agencies such as Fire or Sheriffs re needed,
there may be additional cost. A security deposit may be required on a case by case basis.
Discounts: Local Non-Profit (90274/5 zip code) = 50% waiver
RPV HOA= 50% waiver
Free Speech= 100% fee waiver
Indigent person= potential 100% fee waiver
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Event Insurance for Special Events on Public Property
Events held on city property, streets, right of ways, sidewalks, and parks must provide a Certificate of
Insurance and Endorsement consistent with the attached Insurance Guidelines.
The undersigned, as an authorized representative on behalf of the applicant, agrees to meet all conditions
required by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes including the conditions in Exhibit A. Any changes in the scope of
the event, including but not limited to, expanded or additional use of park areas, special attractions or
equipment not specifically approved, or changes in the starting or ending times are grounds for this permit to
be revoked immediately. In the event this permit is revoked for failure to meet permit requirements or for
implementation of unapproved activities, any fees paid will be forfeited and the applicant will be liable for any
costs to the City. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its elected and
appointed officials, employees and agents for any injury or loss or damages as a result of the event. I agree to
defend the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from and
against any such claims.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________Date: _________________
If applicable, signature of Executive Director of Non-Profit Agency or other responsible party:
_______________________________________________________________Date: _________________
Mail to or drop off to: City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Special Events – Public Works Department, 30940
Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 or Fax to (310) 544-5292.
*************************************************************************************************************************
For office use only
Copies to: PW_____ P&R_____ CDD _____
Is there a need for Police and/Fire: ______ Yes ______ NO PD_____ Fire_____
Meeting Date & Time for Review : ____________________________________________________
Comments from Task Force: ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Approved: __________ Denied __________ Fee_________
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(310) 544-5252
(310) 544-5292 fax
*STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS *
Commercial General Liability (or Comprehensive) and Property Damage Insurance
Coverage Required of All Persons Performing Work or Organizations Holding
Special Events on Public Right-of-Way or Other Publicly Owned Properties
Automobile Liability (if the event will using automobiles, trucks, etc. as part of the
event)
Liquor liability or liquor legal liabilities (required for events where alcohol will be sold)
COMMERCIAL
GENERAL LIABILITY (or
COMPREHENSIVE)
$1,000,000
Per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury
and property damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance or other form with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
event or the general aggregate limit shall be
twice the required occurrence limit.
AUTOMOBILE
LIABILITY
$1,000,000
Per accident for bodily injury and property
damage
LIQUOR LIABILITY OR
LIQUOR LEGAL LIABILITIES
No less than
$1,000,000
Per occurrence.
*May NOT substitute "each accident" for "each occurrence."
• Must have 30-day cancellation clause.
Permittee shall furnish the City with original certificates and endorsements effecting
coverage required by this clause.
Insurance MUST name the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as an additional insured using
the following wording EXACTLY, and insurance certificate MUST show:
"CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ITS APPOINTED AND ELECTED
OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS"
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Exhibit A
(Insurance Requirements)
Permittee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims
for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance for the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Permittee, its agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City, elected and appointed, officials, employees, and agents are to be covered as additional
insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by
or on behalf of the Permittees activities pursuant to the Special Event Permit. General liability
coverage can be
provided in the form of an endorsement to the Permittee's insurance (at least as broad as SO
form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 if a
later edition is used).
Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Permittee's insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects the City, its elected and appointed, officials, employees and agents. Any
insurance of self - insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed, officials,
employees, or agents shall be excess of the Permittee's insurance and shall not contribute with
it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except
with notice to the City.
Waiver of Subrogation
Permittee herby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said
Permittee may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance.
Permittee agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not City has received a waiver of
subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Acceptability of Insurers
I Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII,
unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
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Verification of Coverage
Permittee shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies
of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by the clause. All certificates and
endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However,
failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Permittee's
obligation to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, verified copies of all
required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specif ications, at any time.
Special Risk or Circumstances:
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Application Date:________________ Event Date: _____________________
I. TYPE OF EVENT
Please select the activity you are requesting to conduct:
___ Run/Walk/Auto Ride/Bike Tour ____ Festival/Celebration ____ Parade _____ Block Party
____ Special Park Event ____ Street Closure ____ Free Speech Event Other_______________
II. APPLICANT/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Sponsoring Organization (if different):________________________________________________________
Organization Address: _______________________________City_______________________Zip________
Contact Person: ____________________________________ Position: _____________________________
Day Phone #: _________________________________ Cell#: ____________________________________
Applicant Name (if different than above):______________________________________________________
Day Phone #: _________________________________ Cell#: ____________________________________
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________ Fax #______________________
Alternative Contact Person (in case of emergency): _____________________________________________
Day Phone #: _________________________________ Cell#: ____________________________________
Purpose of Organization: __________________________________________________________________
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Business License Number:_________________________________________
Non-Profits Only: Are you recognized as a Non-Profit organization: Yes____ No ____
If yes, what is your Non-Profit Tax I.D.#? ______________________
*Attach a copy of your 501(c) 3 IRS Documentation Letter. _____ Attached _____ Not Attached
Name & Website of Non-Profit:________________________________________________________
Executive Director’s Name: ________________________ Contact Person: ____________________
Position/Title: ______________________ Applicant Address: ______________________________
E-mail: ______________________ Phone # Ofc: ________________ Cell: ____________________
Are you a local (Palos Verdes 90275 and 90274 ZIP codes) Non-Profit: _____ Yes _____ No
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RPV HOAs Only: Are you a Rancho Palos Verdes HOA: ____ Yes ____ No
Name of HOA: __________________________________________________________________
Name of HOA President/Authorized Representative: ____________________________________
Applicant Name (if different than above):______________________________________________
Position/Title: _____________________ Applicant Address: _____________________________
E-mail: ______________________ Phone #: Ofc: _______________ Cell: __________________
III. EVENT INFORMATION
Event Title: ____________________________________________
Location of Event: ______________________________________
Is your event on private property: ______ Yes ______ No
If yes, contact Community Development to obtain a Special Use Permit.
List streets: __________________________________________________________________________
Event Start Date: _____/______/______ Event End Date: ____/_____/_____/
Day(s) of Week: M T W TH F SA SU
Event Start Time: ________ a.m./p.m. Event End Time: _______a.m./p.m.
Set up Start Day: ___/____/____ Set up Start Time: ______a.m./p.m.
Cleanup/Tear Down Day: ___/____/___ Cleanup/Tear Down End Time: ______ a.m./p.m.
Briefly Describe the Event: _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Day of Event/ Name of on-site representative:________________________________________________
Cell Phone #______________________________E-Mail:______________________________________
Is this a one-time recurring event? _____ One-time _____ Recurring ______ Frequency of occurrence
______ Estimated Attendance ______ Estimated spectators (if any) _______ Estimated Staff/Volunteers
Is the event open to the public? _____ Yes _____ No Will Admission be charged?: _____ Yes _____ No
How will this event be advertised or promoted? Describe promotional plans, including the use of social media,
Web sites: __________________________________________________________________________
Attach promotion material from your previous emails. ______ Attached ______ Not Attached
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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The City required that neighbors in the 500 feet radius of event be notified by mail at least 30 days prior to
event.
____ Notice Attached ____ Notice not Attached Date of Mailing Notice:________________________
IV. SPECIAL EVENT SITE PLAN INFORMATION
When completing this section, please be as detailed and specific as possible in regards to your request.
Street Closure:
_____ Full Street _____ Partial Street ______ Lane _____ Temporary No Parking
Start Date: ___/____/____ From:______ a.m./p.m. End Date: ___ /____/_____ To:______ a.m./p.m.
Street(s) to be Closed:________________________________________________________________
Parking Requirements:
Number of Vehicles: _____ Describe types of Vehicles: _____________________ Other _________
Parking location of equipment, vendor, staff vehicles: _______________________________________
Parking location of event guests: _______________________________________________________
Event Traffic management Information: __________________________________________________
Serving/Selling food for Public Consumption:
____ Food sold ____ Food given away _____ Food prepared on site
____ BBQ or open flame cooking units _____ *Food permit attached
Serving/Selling alcoholic Beverages:
___ Alcohol will be served ____ Alcohol will be sold
Type: ___ Beer ___ Wine ___ Distilled Spirits _____ *Alcohol permit attached
Amplified Sound/Acoustic Sound/Music (circle all that apply):
____ Amplified ____ Non-Amplified ____ Live Band ____ Special Lighting ____ Special Effects
From: _____ a.m./p.m. To _____a.m./p.m.
Stage/Tents or Bleachers: ____ Stage ______Tents ____ Bleachers _____ # of Structures
Mechanical Rides: ______ Yes _____ No
Animals: _____ Yes _____ No
Comfort Stations: _____ Yes _____ No _____ # of portable toilets ____ Other _________________
Waste Management /Recycling Plan: _____ Yes _____ No _____ Other ______________________
Have access to electricity or use of portable generators: _____ Yes _____ No _____No Need
1st Aid & Emergency Services: _____ Yes ______ No ______ other ___________________________
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Verify compliance with the provisions in “A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible
to People with Disabilities. See Link: https://adata.org/publication/temporary-events-guide
Sign and Date: ______________________________________________
* Required information
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V. Site Plan
You should attach a Site Plan showing any of the applicable items listed below:
The map should show the perimeter of the entire venue, including the names of all adjacent streets or area that
are part of the venue.
_____ Staging locations (including specific street, or lane, or sidewalk closures, or street routes, if any, or
park area requested and parking areas) and the location of fences, barricades, and barriers.
____ The access and egress points for the venue and for the tents, and structures within the venue.
____ Emergency exit routes, including a 20 foot wide fire lane (emergency access) throughout the venue,
location of First Aid and Emergency service coordination staff
____ Any city equipment or personnel requested or required
____ Any Police or Fire Department personnel requested or required
____ Location of sound amplification equipment, electrical generators, stages, tents, canopies, cooking
apparatus, food trucks, all alcohol points of sale or distribution, and lights
____ Location and number of temporary tents, and structures within the venue.
____ Location of cooking apparatus, food trucks, all alcohol points of sale or distribution
____ Location of merchandise or service concessions included in the event
____ Location of mechanical rides, jump houses, animals, or other amusement attractions
____ Parking locations (staff, vendors, public, VIPs, volunteers) including trailers and large truck storage
____ Location of mechanical rides, jump houses, animals, or other amusement attractions
____ Preliminary security plan, crowd management and any monitors to be employed during the event
If a parade: The site plan should additionally show the time when the units of the parade will begin to
assemble, the proposed assembly point for the parade, the proposed parade route, the interval space to be
maintenance between units of the parade, and the number, type and size of floats or other vehicles.
Non-Refundable Fee: $ 300
Note: This fee is for City Staff review. If assistance from other agencies such as Fire or Sheriffs re needed,
there may be additional cost. A security deposit may be required on a case by case basis.
Discounts: Local Non-Profit (90274/90275 zip code) = 50% fee waiver
RPV HOA= 100% fee waiver
Free Speech= 100% fee waiver
Indigent person= 100% fee waiver
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Event Insurance for Special Events on Public Property
Events held on city property, streets, right of ways, sidewalks, and parks must provide a Certificate of
Insurance and Endorsement consistent with the attached Insurance Guidelines.
The undersigned, as an authorized representative on behalf of the applicant, agrees to meet all conditions
required by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes including the conditions in Exhibit A. Any changes in the scope of
the event, including but not limited to, expanded or additional use of park areas, special attractions or
equipment not specifically approved, or changes in the starting or ending times are grounds for this permit to
be revoked immediately. In the event this permit is revoked for failure to meet permit requirements or for
implementation of unapproved activities, any fees paid will be forfeited and the applicant will be liable for any
costs to the City. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its elected and
appointed officials, employees and agents for any injury or loss or damages as a result of the event. I agree to
defend the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from and
against any such claims.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________Date: _________________
If applicable, signature of Executive Director of Non-Profit Agency or other responsible party:
_______________________________________________________________Dat e: _________________
Mail to, or drop off to: City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Special Events – Public Works Department, 30940
Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 or Fax to (310) 544-5292. Attn: SEP Coordinator
Or E-mail completed application to: publicworks@rpvca.gov write this subject title: Special Event Permit
*************************************************************************************************************************
For office use only
Copies to: PW_____ P&R_____ CDD _____
Is there a need for Police and/Fire: ______ Yes ______ NO PD_____ Fire_____
Meeting Date & Time for Review : ____________________________________________________
Comments from Task Force: ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Approved: __________ Denied __________ Fee_________
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(310) 544-5252
(310) 544-5292 fax_______________________
*STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS *
Commercial General Liability (or Comprehensive) and Property Damage Insurance
Coverage Required of All Persons Performing Work or Organizations Holding Special
Events on Public Right-of-Way or Other Publicly Owned Properties
Automobile Liability (if the event will using automobiles, trucks, etc. as part of the event)
Liquor liability or liquor legal liabilities (required for events where alcohol will be sold)
COMMERCIAL
GENERAL LIABILITY (or
COMPREHENSIVE)
$1,000,000
Per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and
property damage. If Commercial General Liability
insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit
is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this event or the general aggregate limit
shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
AUTOMOBILE
LIABILITY
$1,000,000
Per accident for bodily injury and property damage
LIQUOR LIABILITY OR
LIQUOR LEGAL LIABILITIES
No less than
$1,000,000
Per occurrence.
*May NOT substitute "each accident" for "each occurrence."
• Must have 30-day cancellation clause.
Permittee shall furnish the City with original certificates and endorsements effecting coverage
required by this clause.
Insurance MUST name the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as an additional insured using
the following wording EXACTLY, and insurance certificate MUST show:
"CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ITS APPOINTED AND ELECTED
OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS"
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
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Exhibit A
(Insurance Requirements)
Permittee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for
injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance
for the work hereunder and the results of that work by the Permittee, its agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City, elected and appointed, officials, employees, and agents are to be covered as additional insureds
on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf
of the Permittees activities pursuant to the Special Event Permit. General liability coverage can be
provided in the form of an endorsement to the Permittee's insurance (at least as broad as SO form CG
20 10 11 85 or if not available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 if a later edition is
used).
Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Permittee's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance
as respects the City, its elected and appointed, officials, employees and agents. Any insurance of self
- insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed, officials, employees, or agents shall be
excess of the Permittee's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with
notice to the City.
Waiver of Subrogation
Permittee herby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Permittee
may acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Permittee agrees
to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision
applies regardless of whether or not City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the
insurer.
Acceptability of Insurers
I Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII, unless
otherwise acceptable to the City.
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Verification of Coverage
Permittee shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of
the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by the clause. All certificates and
endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure
to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Permittee's obligation
to provide them. The City reserves the right to require complete, verified copies of all required
insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specif ications, at any time.
Special Risk or Circumstances:
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk,
prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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ORDINANCE NO. 581
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED "SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS" TO TITLE 12 OF THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the substantial community benefit that may result from
community events, which can provide cultural enrichment and economic vitality and can
enhance community identity; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to provide a coordinated process for
managing community events to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of event patrons,
residents and other visitors, and to provide for fees, charges and procedures required to
administer the permit process;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The facts set forth in the Recitals of this Ordinance, are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Chapter 12.20, "Special Event Permits" is added to Title 12, "Streets,
Sidewalks and Public Places," of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to read:
Sections:
12.20.010
12.20.020
12.20.030
12.20.040
12.20.050
12.20.060
12.20.070
12.20.080
12.20.090
12.20.100
12.20.110
12.20.120
12.20.130
12.20.140
Title.
Purpose.
Definitions.
Chapter 12.20
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
Special Event Permit Required.
Special Event Task Force-Membership.
Powers of the Special Event Task Force.
Application.
Processing of Special Event Permits.
Special Event Permit Fees and Charges.
Revocation.
Appeal.
Hold Harmless.
Insurance Requirements for Special Events.
Adoption of Procedures.
12.20.010 TITLE. This chapter shall be known as the Special Event Permits Ordinance.
12.20.020 PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the issuance of Special
Event Permits to regulate events on the public streets and public property of the city; and to
provide for fees, charges and procedures required to administer the permit process.
12.20.030 DEFINITIONS. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall
mean:
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"Amplified sound" means music or speech projected or transmitted by electronic equipment,
including, but not limited to, an amplifier, loudspeakers, or similar devices.
"Annual event" means an event recurring each year at approximately the same date which has
previously complied with the permit requirements of this code.
"Applicant" means the authorized agent of the sponsor who completes the application and acts
as primary contact for the special event.
"Chairperson" means the chairperson of the Special Event Task Force as designated by the City
Manager.
"Task Force" means the Special Event Task Force as constituted by this code.
"Event participants" means persons in attendance at an event, including spectators, vendors,
event staff, City staff, and all others present for the purpose of the event.
"Fair/carnival" means a stationary event, held for one or more days.
"Free speech special event" means an event at which the expression of free speech rights is the
principal purpose of the event. "Free speech rights" means expressive activity protected by the
First Amendment of the United States Constitution or Article 1, Section 2 of the California
Constitution.
"Indigent person" means: (1) a person who is receiving benefits pursuant to the Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) and State Supplemental Payments (SSP) programs (Sections 12200 to
12205, inclusive, of the California Welfare and Institutions Code), the California Work Opportunity
and Responsibility to Kids Act (CalWORKs) program (Chapter 2, commencing with Section 11200
of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code), the Food Stamp program
(7 U.S.C. Section 2011 et seq.) or Section 17000 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; (2) a
person whose monthly income is 125% or less of the current monthly poverty line annually
established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1981, as amended.
"Parade" means any organized group of 20 people or more marching or in procession, whether
on foot, animal, or vehicle, on public property.
"Procedure" means a procedure adopted by the Special Event Task Force, to implement this
code, or to carry out other responsibilities as may be required by this code or by other codes,
ordinances, or resolutions of the City or other agencies.
"Race/run" Means an organized event upon a public street, sidewalk, walkways, or other publicly
owned property including City parks (races/runs shall be prohibited on all City trails identified in
the Trails Network Plan) in which 10 or more persons participate by walking, running, riding a
bicycle, or operating a wheelchair.
"Recurring event" means an event that will occur repeatedly within a one-year period.
"Special event" means an event, including, but not limited to, parades and races/runs held on
public streets, sidewalks, walkways, or other publicly owned property including City parks, which
is not subject to any other City permitting requirement.
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"Sponsor" means the person or group responsible for the special event to be held.
"Spontaneous event" means an event occasioned by news or affairs coming into public
knowledge less than 48 hours prior to such event.
"Transportation management/parking plan" means a plan developed by the applicant/sponsor to
identify and mitigate traffic/parking impacts associated with a special event.
12.20.040 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT REQUIRED. A Special Event Permit must be
obtained from the City to stage a special event.
12.20.050 SPECIAL EVENT TASK FORCE-MEMBERSHIP. A Special Event Task
Force is hereby created to carry out the provisions of this code and is comprised of representatives
of City departments, including, but not limited to, the following departments: Public Works,
Community Development, and Parks and Recreation. The Task Force may also invite
representatives from other City departments, public agencies or community or neighborhood
organizations to provide comments on proposed special events. Examples of such
agencies/organizations include, but are not limited to the Los Angeles County Sheriff and the Los
Angeles County Fire. The chairperson of the Task Force shall be a Department Director designated
by the City Manager. The chairperson shall provide for maintaining Task Force records, arranging
meeting times and places and issuing a Special Event Permit on behalf of the Task Force.
12.20.060 POWERS OF THE SPECIAL EVENT TASK FORCE. The Special Event Task Force
shall have the power to:
(a) Interpret and administer this code;
(b) Represent the City, in accordance with procedures adopted by the City Manager, in
discussions and in maintaining agreements with the person(s) who represents the event;
(c) Coordinate with City departments and with other government agencies for the provision
of governmental services for such special events;
(d) Establish terms and conditions, appropriate security fees and deposits, and the time(s),
place and manner of the event;
(e) Approve or deny Special Event Permits;
(f) Adopt policies for administering this code as necessary.
12.20.070 APPLICATION
(a) Special Event Permit Application Required. An application must be submitted to the
City by the special event applicant or sponsor along with an application fee and an administrative
review fee (if applicable) in the amounts established by City Council resolution. Payment of the
application fee is not required for free speech events. An indigent person who cannot apply for a
permit because of an inability to pay the application fee due to such indigence may not be required
to pay the fee in accordance with administrative regulations or guidelines adopted pursuant to this
chapter. Application for indigent status shall be made at the time of submission of permit
application and shall be accompanied by such relevant information and documentation as may, in
the opinion of the City Manager, or designee, be reasonably necessary to verify such status.
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(b) Application Form and Contents. An application for a Special Event Permit shall be
on a City form and signed by the applicant who is at least 18 years of age, and contains all of the
following information:
(1)
of the following:
The name, address, email address and daytime telephone number of each
(i) The person filing the application (also include evening telephone
number),
(ii) An alternate person to contact if an emergency arises and the
applicant is unavailable (also include evening telephone number),
(iii) The organization sponsoring the event, if any; the president, chair or
other head of the organization; nonprofit documentation, if applicable (also include written
documentation of the authority under which the applicant is applying on behalf of the organization),
and
(iv) The person who will be present and in charge of the event on the
day of the event and their contact information during the event;
(2) A site plan identifying the proposed event and staging locations, including specific
street closures or street routes, if any, or park area requested and parking areas (first time events
must list several options for location, route, date, and time);
(3) A site map showing emergency exit routes;
(4) Any city equipment or personnel requested or required;
(5) A description of the planned event;
(6) A description of how the event will be promoted and any prior history of promotions
for similar events, including references;
(7) The proposed distribution or sale of any food or beverage, including alcoholic
beverages;
(8) The proposed event date including the dates and times for set-up and clean-up,
and the starting and finishing time of the event;
(9) The estimated number of participants;
(10) The type and estimated number of vehicles, animals or structures that will be used;
(11) A description and location of any sound amplification equipment proposed to be
used;
(12) The location of electrical generators, stages, tents, canopies, cooking apparatus
and lights;
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(13) The location of mechanical rides, jump houses or other amusement attractions;
(14) Parking locations;
(15) The location of any water, first aid, or comfort station(s) to be provided;
(16) For each application for a parade: (i) the time when the units of the parade will
begin to assemble, (ii) the proposed assembly point for the parade, (iii) the proposed parade route,
(iv) the interval space to be maintained between units of the parade, and (v) the number, type and
size of floats or other vehicles;
(17) A preliminary security plan and any monitors to be employed during the event; and
(18) Any other information which the Task Force reasonably requires to evaluate the
particular special event application. In addition, the Task Force can waive application requirements
that the Task Force determines are inapplicable.
12.20.080 PROCESSING OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS.
(a) Non-Free Speech Special Events.
(1) An application for a Special Event Permit shall be filed at least 90 days prior
to the date of the proposed event.
(2) The Task Force or chairperson shall meet with the applicant or sponsor to
review the application to determine whether additional information is required and discuss
applicable conditions and potential security fees.
(3) A notice issued by the City for a Special Event Permit shall be mailed to
property owners located within a 500 foot radius of a fixed event site or to a parade, or run/race
route describing the event and inviting public to comment. The applicant shall cover the cost,
including postage, for the notice. The notice shall be mailed by first class mail at least 30 calendar
days before the date of the proposed event. A decision of the Special Event Permit shall be made
by the City no later than 10 calendar days before the date of the proposed event.
(4) The Task Force shall make a decision on the application, set any conditions
and fees, and issue the permit.
(5) In deciding whether to approve, or approve with conditions, the Task Force
shall make each of the following findings:
(i) The event, as proposed, can be shown to function safely;
(ii) The use of sheriff and/or fire resources to support the event will not
deny reasonable sheriff and fire protection to the City;
(iii) The special event will not adversely interfere with previously City-
approved and/or scheduled construction, maintenance or other activities;
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(iv) The proposed event will not adversely impact the health or safety of
surrounding properties which cannot be effectively mitigated;
(v) The special event shall not adversely impede the public's
reasonable use of City streets, sidewalks, walkways, trails, and City parks and
(vi) The location/route meets the criteria established in the procedures.
(vii) In deciding whether to approve an application, no consideration may
be given to the message of the event, the content of speech, the identity or associational
relationships of the applicant, or to any assumptions or predictions as to the amount of hostility
which may be aroused in the public by the content of speech or message conveyed by the event.
(6) Conditions.
(i) The Task Force may include in a Special Event Permit, among other
provisions, reasonable terms or conditions as to the time, place and manner of the event, notice
requirements, compliance with health and sanitary regulations, emergency services, security
payment of Special Event Permit fee, reimbursement of direct expenses incurred by the City, and a
clean-up/damage deposit.
(ii) Additional permits or security fees may be required by other
agencies, such as Los Angeles County Fire, Los Angeles County Sheriff or the California Coastal
Commission, to meet the conditions established by the permit, and/or other Federal, State, County
or City codes.
(iii) In order to accommodate other concurrent events, the rights of
abutting owners and the needs of the public to use streets or parks, the conditions may include, but
not be limited to, reasonable adjustments in the date, time, route or location of the proposed event;
accommodations of pedestrian or vehicular traffic using the street; accommodations of public
access to City parks, preserve, and trails; and limitations on the duration of the event.
(7) Recurring Events. The Special Event Task Force may require a trial period
before approving all planned events. In no case shall recurrent events be authorized for more than
one year.
(8)
following grounds:
An application for a Special Event Permit can be denied on any of the
(i) Applicant's provision of false or misleading information;
(ii) Conflict with other planned events in the area;
(iii) Previous permit violations by the applicant or organization; or
(iv) Inability to make each of the findings for approval set forth above.
(9) CEQA Review. The Task Force will designate a staff person
knowledgeable in CEQA to perform an environmental review of the proposed special event.
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(b) Free Speech Special Events. The following procedures apply to a free speech
special event:
(1) It is the intent of the Council to protect the rights of its citizens to engage in
protected free speech expression activities. Consequently, it is not the intent of this ordinance to
regulate conduct, the sole or principal object of which is the expression, dissemination or
communication by verbal, visual, literary or auditory means of opinion, views or ideas which are
protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or Article 1, Section 2 of the
California Constitution.
(2) Filing. The applicant shall file a complete application for a Free Speech
Special Event with the Chairperson as soon as possible, but no later than seven working days
before the event. An application may be filed up to five calendar days before the event, but an
applicant filing fewer than seven calendar days before the event waives the right to appeal a
decision. The review period is to ensure adequate time for review of the proposed arrangements by
the affected City departments, establishing reasonable conditions, notification or the decision, and
appeal from the decision. If a spontaneous event is planned, the applicant may file an application
48 hours before the event. The Special Event Task Force shall review the Free Speech Special
Event application to establish reasonable conditions, notification of the decision, and appeal from
the decision.
(3) Task Force's Decision. The Task Force shall render a decision in
accordance with the findings set forth in subsection (a) within 48 hours (not including days the City
offices are closed) after receipt of a complete application. The Task Force Chairperson shall notify
the applicant in writing (and orally, if possible) of the decision, including a statement of the reasons
for any conditions or the grounds for a denial. If a change in the time or location of the proposed
event would allow approval of the application, the Chairperson shall propose an alternative to the
applicant.
(4) Applicant's Acceptance. The applicant shall notify the Task Force
Chairperson in writing of the applicant's acceptance within 24 hours (not including days the City
offices are closed) after written notice of the decision. The failure to submit a timely written
acceptance or appeal is deemed an automatic withdrawal of the application. If the applicant files a
valid written acceptance of the Task Force's decision, the Free Speech Special Event Permit shall
be approved and the Task Force Chairperson shall notify the City Council and the City Manager
that the permit has been issued.
(5) Appeal. An applicant who has filed a Free Speech Special Event Permit
application at least seven calendar days before the event may appeal the decision, including a
denial, a condition of approval, a refusal to waive a filing deadline, or a decision regarding fees or
insurance, by filing a written appeal. The appeal procedures are set forth in Section 12.20.110 of
this chapter.
(6) Judicial Review. Applications for a Free Speech Special Event Permit are
eligible for expedited judicial review pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure, section 1094.8.
12.20.090 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES AND CHARGES.
(a) Special Event Permit fees and charges are established by resolution of the City
Council, if required. The application fee must be submitted when the applicant or sponsor files the
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application. Other costs for City services shall be invoiced to the applicant no later than 10 calendar
days after the expiration date of the permit. The applicant shall pay said fees within 30 calendar
days of invoice otherwise late fees shall apply.
(b) In addition to the payment of any applicable nonrefundable permit application fees,
all applicants or sponsors shall be responsible for paying for all City departmental, Los Angeles
County Sheriff, or Los Angeles County Fire service charges incurred in connection with or due to
the permittee's activities under the permit.
12.20.100 REVOCATION. A Special Event Permit can be revoked by the Chairperson for
any of the following reasons:
(a) Failure to comply with any permitting requirements or conditions of approval;
(b) Knowingly providing false, misleading or fraudulent information;
(c) Failing to pay required fees, charges or deposits;
(d) Failing to agree to the indemnification agreement or for failing to provide proof of
insurance to the extent required; or
(e) New information after a permit has been approved materially changes the event.
12.20.11 O APPEAL. A decision of a Special Event Permit, including a Free Speech Special
Event Permit, application is appealable to the City Manager by filing a written appeal to the City
Manager within 5 calendar days of the decision. The City Manager or designee shall hold a
hearing within 5 calendar days of receipt of the appeal, except that a hearing on an appeal of a
Free Speech Event shall be held within 2 calendar days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of
the City Manager or designee is final.
12.20.120 HOLD HARMLESS. As a condition to the issuance of any permit under this
chapter, the applicant shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and
appointed officials, employees and agents, against losses and liabilities incurred from the conduct
of the permittee, or its officers, employees, and agents, or claims or liabilities caused by, or arising
out of any activities authorized by any such permit.
12.20.130 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. The applicant shall
provide general liability insurance naming the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees,
and agents, as an additional insured. Limits of coverage will be determined by the City Attorney's
office at the time of application. Certificates of insurance are to be submitted to the City for
approval 14 calendar days prior to the day of the event. Acceptability of insurance is subject to
approval by the City's Risk Manager. This requirement does not apply to free speech events.
12.20.140 ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES. The City Council may prepare and adopt
regulations for the purpose of implementing this code or to carry out other responsibilities as may
be required by this code or other codes, ordinances of the City or other agencies.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
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such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each and every section,
subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions
thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in effective on the thirtieth (30th)
day after the day of its adoption.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and shall cause the same to be posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June 2016.
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing Ordinance
No. 581 passed first reading on May 17, 2016, was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on June 6, 2016, and that the same was
passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Brooks, Campbell, Duhovic, Misetich, and Mayor Dyda
None
None
None
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CrTYOF
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES)
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times herein mentioned, she was and now is the appointed City Clerk of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes;
That on June 8, 2016, she caused to be posted the following document entitled:
ORDINANCE NO. 581, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED "SPECIAL EVENT
PERMITS" TO TITLE 12 OF THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE, a
copy of which is attached hereto, in the following locations:
City Hall
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes
Ladera Linda Community Center
32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affidavit of
posting.
~~~
City Clerk
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City of RPV Special Event Permit Application
This form is for proposed special events using City Parks, Open Space, Public Rights of Way, and Private Property. Once
submitted, Staff will review your application, determine fees and other appropriate conditions, and approve or deny the
application. Staff will contact you if they have questions or need further information.
Special Events are defined as having one or more of the following elements:
• A need for law enforcement
• Traffic control
• Additional parking requirements
• Number of participants higher than typical usage
(see chart below)
• Traffic Impact Right of way
• Ticketing and /or sales component
• Potential adverse impact
• Exceeds established capacity limits
Special events include runs/walks, carnivals, parades, free speech events in the public rights of way (streets, sidewalks,
trails, parking lots) or in public lands such as Parks and Open Space. Events that require street closures, the involvement
of law enforcement or the Fire Department, or have traffic impact, typically will require a special use permit.
Certain events on private property require a permit. For detailed information on private property special events and what
type of conditions must be met, go to Special Use Permit.
Organized events that exceed designated limits at designated park and open space locations also require a permit.
Routine uses such as classes and rentals inside of park facilities require a regular City Facility use application, not a
Special Event Application. Contact the facility directly to complete a regular application. For outdoor events, below a
certain number, no application is needed as long as no fees are charged.
For indoor room reservations contact the Park Facility directly. If you have any questions about whether your event
requires a regular facility application, special event application, or does not merit an application at all, please contact
Recreation and Parks Staff at 310-544-5260.
For questions about Free Speech Events, contact Recreation and Parks staff at 310-544-5260.
Location/ Type of event Outdoor Max Number
(no app)
Min number requiring
App.
Special Even
Permitted
Hesse Park xxx xxx TBD
PVIC xxx xxx TBD
Ryan Park xxx xxx TBD
Ladera Linda xxx xxx TBD
Eastview xxx xxx TBD
Del Cerro xxx xxx TBD
Abalone Cove xxx xxx TBD
Pelican Cove xxx xxx TBD
Founders Park xxx xxx TBD
Marilyn Ryan Sunset Park xxx xxx TBD
Frank A. Vanderlip xxx xxx TBD
Grandview xxx xxx TBD
Preserve/ Open Space xxx xxx TBD
Point Vicente Park/ Civic Center xxx xxx TBD
Cycling Events xxx xxx TBD
Organized Walks (with no traffic events) xxx xxx TBD
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Facility Use & Event Permit Application
Information provided on this form will be verified. Inaccurate or incomplete responses may result in the denial or delay of a
permit. One application per event. In addition to the application form, you should refer to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code Chapter: 12.20 concerning facility use and events and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Master schedule
permit fees. Any questions please contact the Recreation and Parks office at (310) 544-5260. Click here to access
council-approved fees.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Full Name of Applicant:
Name of Event Organizer: Title:
Federal Tax ID or SSN:
Street Address: City:
State: Apt/Unit/Suite: Zip Code:
Contact Person:
Email Address:
Day Time Phone: Cell phone:
Event Sponsor: Are you, the applicant, organizing this event on behalf of another organization? (Please Check Yes or No below)
No Yes Name of Organization:
Additional Documentation Required: If you checked "Yes" above, please submit an endorsement letter from the
organization (on their official letterhead) on whose behalf you are organizing this event.
Check box if Non-profit organization.
Name of Sponsoring Organization Contact: Contact Phone:
Address of Sponsoring Org.: Email:
City: Zip Code:
EVENT INFORMATION:
Event Date: Time:
Event Name:
1st choice Location: Date:
2nd choice location: Date:
Additional information required if your event includes multiple days and/or varying times. Please attach a schedule.
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275 Phone: (310)-544-5260
rpvspecialevents@rpvca.gov
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Event Description
Please check what type(s) of event this is (Check ALL that apply)
Walk/Fun Run (untimed) Race/Timed Run Cultural Event Farmers Market
Art Fair/Festival Free Speech Event Animals Other
Vehicle Ride: Motorcycle
Bike Car Motorcycle Please provide a detailed description of your event.
For all walks, runs, races or other activities in which participants will be following a course:
Special Event approval does not grant the event organization exclusive use of the park or area within their application.
Event set up date(s): Set-up time(s): From: To:
Event tear-down dates(s): Tear-down times: From: to:
Actual Time of the Event: From: To:
Estimated number of attendees: Estimated number of staff, vendors and volunteers:
Estimated Total Attendance:
Previous Year Date/Location: Has this event previously been held? (Please check Yes or No)
No
Yes If yes: Event Name: Location:
Date:
Number of Participants: Additional documentation is required if the event is a recurring walk/run/race/event, please also
submit the previous year number of participants.
Previous Year: Number of participants:
Admission Fees, Participants /Entry Fees/Suggested Donations
Will you be collecting money in connection with this activity? (Please check Yes or No)
No
Yes If yes, Please describe the purpose of the collection, the place and manner in which you intend to collect
the money, and from whom you will be collecting:
Please provide proof of a California sales state tax permit, including the State Tax ID number, or exemption from the state
and federal taxing authorities, if applicable.
Neighborhood Notification Requirements:
Staff section: Notification Required No Yes
500’ radius measured from perimeter of event
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EVENT FEATURES
All event features are subject to the approval of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Additionally, certain event features such
as street closures may require additional permits from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information regarding
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes permits, please contact us at (310) 544-5260.
Alcohol Service
Are you requesting to sell/ or serve alcohol at your event? (Please check Yes or No)
No Yes
If “Yes”, a special designed liquor license is required.
Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Are you requesting permission to sell/ or serve food and /or non-alcoholic beverages? (Please check Yes or No)
No Yes
If “Yes”, you must comply with all state health code requirements to sell and/or serve food and/or non-alcoholic
beverages. (Link to State Health code)
Vendors
A complete listing of all vendors participating in the event including the name, address and phone number of all managers
and the type of business that will be conducted as well and the list of items for sale including food, beverage and other
merchandise. City Business License #:
Merchandise
Are you requesting permission to sell merchandise? No Yes
If yes, please provide proof of California sales state tax permit, including the state tax ID number, or exemption from the
state and federal taxing authorities, if applicable. State Tax ID:
Amplified Sound
Are you requesting permission to have amplified sound? Amplified sound must be directed away from residences and
must comply with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes noise ordinance. Certain park sites may have different rules about
sound. No amplified sound before 8:00 am or after10:30pm without permission from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
(Please Check Yes or No)
No Yes If yes, hours of amplified sound: From: to:
Describe sound system:
If “yes”, please identify the proposed location of sound system, direction of sound and location of speakers on your site
map (p.8).
Tents and Canopies
Will your event feature any tents and/or canopies? (Please check yes or No)
No Yes
If Yes, number of tents/ canopies: Tent/canopy size(s):
*If you have multiple tents/canopies with varying sizes, indicate the number with corresponding size.
Additional documentation required if you checked “yes” above. A separate document with this information may be
attached. All tents/ canopies must be indicated on the site map. The event organizer is responsible for any damage
caused to the park property/facility and must consult the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prior to installation. Indicate
locations of tents /canopies on the site map (p.8)
Vehicles
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Are you requesting permission to operate vehicles on the City of Rancho Palos Verdes service roads for delivery of
equipment and supplies? (Please check Yes or No below)
No Yes If yes, indicate number of vehicles:
Vehicle description(s):
Are you requesting permission to retain vehicles on site for the duration of the event?
No Yes If yes, indicate number of vehicles:
Vehicle description(s):
Indicate location of vehicles on site map (p.8)
Parking
Will your event require parking? (Please check Yes or No) No Yes
If yes, indicate number and type of vehicles:
Will your event require transportation of participants/spectators from the parking site(s) to the event site? No Yes
Describe:
Additional information required if “Yes”, Please identify the proposed location(s) of parking on your site map (p.8).
STAGES/PLATFORMS, PORTABLE TOILETS, DUMPSTERS, FENCING, BARRICADES AND OTHER.
If you are planning to install or use any of these structures, please describe below and identify the locations of all
structures on your site map. Include sizes and quantities of individual structures.
Stages/Platforms
Will your event include the installation of stages/platforms? The location of the stages/platforms must be identified on the
map and approved by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. (Please check Yes or No) No Yes Delivery time:
Removal Time:
If yes, indicate number of stages: Indicate location of stages/platforms on site map (p.8)
Stage description(s):
Portable Toilets
Will your event include the use of portable toilets? (Please check Yes or No)
No Yes If yes, indicate number of portable toilets:
Number of ADA accessible portable toilets:
Dumpsters
Will your event include the use of dumpsters? The location of the dumpsters must be identified on the site. (Please check
Yes or No)
No Yes Must use haulers from the current City Council approved list. Click here to access the list.
Number of dumpsters: Set up time: Removal Time:
Descriptions:
Additional documentation required if “yes”, for toilet and/or dumpsters, Please clearly indicate the location and the number
of portable toilets, and/or dumpsters on the site map (p.8). All portable toilets and dumpsters must be removed from the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes property within 48 hours following the event date (if event is on Saturday or Sunday,
portable toilets and/or dumpsters must be removed the following Monday). The locations must be approved by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Trash and Recycling Receptacles
Will your event include the use of Trash and Recycling receptacles? The location of the Trash and Recycling receptacles
must be identified on the site map (p.8). (Please check Yes or No)
No Yes Number of Trash receptacles:
Number of Recycling receptacles: Set up time: Removal Time:
Descriptions:
Bounce House/Carnival/Game rides/ Attractions
Will your event include the use of Bounce House, Carnival, Game rides and/ or any Attractions? The location of the
Bounce House, Carnival, Game rides and/ or any Attractions must be identified on the site map (p.8). (Please check Yes
or No)
No Yes
Number of attractions: Set up time: Removal Time:
Descriptions:
Fencing
Will your event include the installation of temporary fencing? The location of the fencing must be identified on the site
map (p.8) and approved by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
(Please check Yes or No)
No Yes Set up time: Removal Time:
Height: Type: Length:
Additional Descriptions:
Barricades
Will your event include the use of barricades? The location of the barricades must be identified on the site map and
approved by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. (Please check Yes or No)
No Yes Set up time: Removal Time:
If yes, indicate number of barricades: Applicant is responsible for set up and breakdown of barricades.
Description(s) of location:
Others structures
Will your event include other structures not identified above? The location of all other structures must be identified on the
site map and approved by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. (Please check Yes or No) No Yes If yes,
identify the number of structures:
Set up time: Removal Time:
Description:
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Street closures or use of Public Rights-of-Way
Are you requesting to close off a city street for an event? (Please check Yes or No) No Yes
Description:
All street closure and proposed routes are to be identified in the site map and are subject to approval by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes, Public Works Department. For more information regarding the closure of City streets, please
contact the Public Works Department at (310) 544-5252 The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is not responsible for any costs
associated with the private rental of barricades or road closure signs. A traffic control plan may be required.
Sheriff and/or Fire Personnel
Do you anticipate your event requiring any sheriff or fire department personnel? Please note that any event requiring
street closures or traffic control requires sheriff presence.
No Yes Not sure
Description:
Indicate number of Sheriffs: Number of Fire Personnel:
ADA Compliance
Verify ADA compliance with the provisions in “A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People with
Disabilities”, click here to access more information.
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MAPS
Site Map: (Required for all applications. All sites maps are subject to the approval of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Please draw/attach a site map clearly indicating the set-up of your event. The site map should indicate the relative
location of all the following:
Sources of
amplified sound
Direction of sound
Tents and size(s)
Canopies w/ size(s)
Stages/ Platforms
Promotional Vehicles
Bounce Houses/
Games/ Rides
Portable Toilets
Dumpsters
Trash Receptacles
Recycling Receptacles
Banners
Signs
Fencing / Barricades
Proposed Driving
paths for all equipment
Ticket/ Admission Booth
Proposed street
Closures
Parking
Vendors
Food Concession
Alcohol
Other structures
Describe:
Route Map: (Required for only Runs, walks, or other course activities)
All run, walk, or other activities in which participants will be following a course will be require to attach a route map and a
written document of the proposed route of the event. All proposed route maps are subject to the approval from the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes. The use of any outside parks such as city streets, must be identified on the site map and approved
by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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INSURANCE INFORMATION
(310) 544-5252
*
STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS *
Commercial General Liability (or Comprehensive) and Property Damage Insurance Coverage Required of
All Persons Performing Work or Organizations Holding Special Events.
Automobile Liability (if the event will using automobiles, trucks, etc. as part of the event)
Liquor liability or liquor legal liabilities (required for events where alcohol will be sold)
COMMERCIAL
GENERAL LIABILITY (or
COMPREHENSIVE)
$1,000,000
Per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. If Commercial
General Liability insurance or other form
with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall
apply separately to this event or the general
aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
AUTOMOBILE
LIABILITY
$1,000,000
Per accident for bodily injury and property
damage
LIQUOR LIABILITY OR
LIQUOR LEGAL LIABILITIES
No less than
$1,000,000
Per occurrence.
*May NOT substitute "each accident" for "each occurrence."
‘
Must have 30-day cancellation clause
Permittee shall furnish the City with original certificates and endorsements effecting coverage required by this
clause.
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 544-5260
Insurance MUST name the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as an additional insured
using the following wording EXACTLY, and insurance certificate MUST show:
"CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ITS APPOINTED AND ELECTED
OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS"
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Exhibit A
Insurance Requirements
Permittee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries
to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance for the work
hereunder and the results of that work by the Permittee, its agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The City, elected and appointed, officials, employees, and agents are to be covered as additional insureds on
the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the
Permittees activities pursuant to the Special Event Permit. General liability coverage can be provided in the
form of an endorsement to the Permittee's insurance (at least as broad as SO form CG 20 10 11 85 or if not
available, through the addition of both CG 20 10 and CG 20 37 if a later edition is used).
Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Permittee's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects the City, its elected and appointed, officials, employees and agents. Any insurance of self -
insurance maintained by the City, its elected and appointed, officials, employees, or agents shall be excess
of the Permittee's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, except with notice
to the City.
Waiver of Subrogation
Permittee herby grants to City a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of said Permittee may
acquire against the City by virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance. Permittee agrees to obtain
any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies
regardless of whether or not City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Acceptability of Insurers
I Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A: VII, unless
otherwise acceptable to the City.
Verification of Coverage
Permittee shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements or copies of the
applicable policy language effecting coverage required by the clause. All certificates and endorsements are
to be received and approved by the City before work commences. However, failure to obtain the required
documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Permittee's obligation to provide them. The City
reserves the right to require complete, verified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risk or Circumstances:
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior
experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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SIGNATURE
I, the applicant, agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its elected and appointed
officials, employees and agents, against losses and liabilities incurred from the conduct of the permittee, or its officers,
employees, and agents, or claims or liabilities caused by, or arising out of any activities authorized by any such permit.
I do so solemnly swear (or affirm) that all answers given and statement made on this application are complete and true to
the best of my knowledge and beliefs. I have read and understand the terms and conditions outlined on this document and
the terms of City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Chapter 12.20 and the policy Governing the Facility use and
Event Permits and agree to abide by them.
I agree to allow inspections by the Building Official or his/her designee inspector to ensure all structures comply with the
City Code.
I understand that if a permit is granted, it will not be used or represented in any way as an endorsement by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
Unless expressly for in the permit, Facility use and Event permit does not grant the permit holder exclusive rights to city
property including but not limited to any right to restrict access, use First Amendment activities of any other person on city
property, which is open to the general public.
Cancellations must be made in writing, no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event for a full refund. Any amendments
or revisions to the original application shall be promptly provided to the Recreation and Parks Department and must be
made at least one (1) day prior to the event. All requests for amendments or revisions must be made in writing and subject
to the approval of the City.
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Name of Applicant
________________ _________
Signature of the Applicant Date
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EVENT INSURANCE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events held on city property, streets, right of ways, sidewalks, parks, and/or Preserve/open space must provide a
Certificate of Insurance and Endorsement consistent with the attached Insurance Guidelines.
The undersigned, as an authorized representative on behalf of the applicant, agrees to meet all conditions required by the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes including the conditions in Exhibit A. Any changes in the scope of the event, including but not
limited to, expanded or additional use of park areas, special attractions or equipment not specifically approved, or changes
in the starting or ending times are grounds for this permit to be revoked immediately. In the event this permit is revoked for
failure to meet permit requirements or for implementation of unapproved activities, any fees paid will be forfeited and the
applicant will be liable for any costs to the City. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents for any injury or loss or damages as a result of the event. I agree
to defend the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from and against any
such claims.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is not responsible for any cost incurred by the applicant associated with the denial of a
proposed special event.
Signature of Applicant: _ ______________ Date: _________
If applicable, signature of Executive Director of Non-Profit Agency or other responsible party:
___________________ Date: ________
Mail to, or drop off to: City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Special Events – Recreation and Parks Department, 30940 Hawthorne
Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. Attn: SEP Coordinator
Or E-mail completed application to: rpvspecialevents@rpvca.gov write this subject title: Special Event Permit.
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Before you submit your application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, please make sure that the following steps have
been completed:
Signed and dated your application
Signed and dated Insurance Section.
Attached your event site map and/or route map.
Your application must be submitted 90 days prior to your event.
Submit your completed application to:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Attn: Recreation & Parks Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Thank you for completing your application.
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Copies to: PW R&P CDD
Is there a need for Sheriff/Fire Dept.: Sheriff Dept.: Yes No Fire Dept.: Yes No
Meeting Date & Time for Task Force Review:
Staff Comments:
Approved: Denied Fee
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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Event: Date:
Event Permit Fee: $ or NA Total:
City Staff Fees: (Write NA in the total column if this event does not require City staff present)
A. Rec & Parks #of Staff X # hours X $/ hr. Total=
B. Sheriff #of Staff X # hours X $ / hr. Total=
C. EMT #of Staff X # hours X $ / hr. Total=
D. Public Works #of Staff X # hours X $ / hr. Total=
E. Other #of Staff X # hours X $ / hr. Total=
Event representative (Print):
Event Representative (Sign):
City Representative (Print): City Representative (Sign):
Event organizers are not required to rent from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; however, they are required to
comply with all City instructions given after the review of the application.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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