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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-061 Special Events and Parades; YMC Repealing Chapter 9.70, Adopting Amended and Restated Chapter 9.70ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -61 AN ORDINANCE relating to special events and parades; repealing existing Chapter 9.70 of the Yakima Municipal Code regarding special events and parades, and adopting amended and restated Chapter 9.70 of the Yakima Municipal Code pertaining to permitting and regulation of special events and parades. WHEREAS, the City Council has previously adopted ordinances establishing criteria for regulation and licensing of parades and special events within the City of Yakima, all as codified at Chapter 9.70 YMC; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such chapter should be repealed, and a new amended and restated Chapter 9.70 YMC adopted to state amended and revised regulations and procedures for regulations and licensing of special events and parades; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that existing Chapter 9.70 YMC should be repealed, and that amended and restated Chapter 9.70 YMC should be approved and adopted as shown and set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and that such repeal and amendment is in the best interest of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Existing Chapter 9.70 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby repealed effective upon the effective date of this ordinance. Section 2. Amended and restated Chapter 9.70 YMC as shown and set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby approved and adopted. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 11th day of December, 2012. Micah Cawle , Mayor Effective Date: January 13, 2013 7.t� BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT �� Item No. For Meeting of: December 11, 2012 ITEM TITLE: Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Relating to Special Events / Parades SUBMITTED BY: Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager 575 -6274 CONTACT Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager 575 -6274 PERSON /TELEPHONE: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: This ordinance establishes a common standard for higher quality events in the City of Yakima. The ordinance provides the City the necessary flexibility to encourage events to grow and thrive in our community. Key elements of the ordinance are as follows: eAllows the city to determine the proper venue for all special events *Provide details on who does and who does not need a special event permit *Allows routine special events to apply under a single permit application *Expands the definition of notification for special events and parades so that all property owners, residents and business owners are given adequate notice as to when a special event or parade will occur and whom they can contact with questions *Updates the application process to include a more detailed site and traffic plan that allows the city better flexibility to ensure the event minimizes the effects to traffic flow, residences, businesses and public parking *Provides flexibility for the city to encourage event holders to provide parking at private parking locations to minimize usage of downtown public parking lots *Allows the city to charge a security deposit for large events taking place in the public right of way and clean -up deposits Resolution Ordinance X Other (specify) Contract: Mail to: Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date: Insurance Required? No Funding Phone: Source: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download ❑ Ordinanace Cover ❑ Code Amendment Special Events and Parades ❑ Chapter 9.70 Repealed 9 70 010 9 70 020 9 70 030 9 70 040 9 70 050 9 70 060 9 70 070 9 70 080 9 70 090 9 70 100 9 70 110 9 70 120 970140 9 70 150 9 70 160 9 70 170 9 70 180 9 70 190 9 70 200 9 70 220 9 70 240 9 70 250 9 70 260 9 70 270 9 70 280 9 70 290 9 70 300 EXHIBIT "A" Chapter 9.70 SPECIAL EVENTS - PARADES Definitions Special event permit required Exceptions to special event permit requirement Issuance of a special event permit does not obligate city services Priority of special event permit issuance Time for filing application for special event permit When application for special event permit is deemed complete Date of special event not confirmed until notice of confirmation issued Content of special event permit application Conditions affecting the issuance of an expedited special event permit Reasons for denial of a special event permit Denial of a special event permit application— Appeals from denial Contents of special event permit Economic development manager's action on special event permit application Insurance required to conduct special event Waiver of insurance requirements Revocation of special event permit Cost recovery for special events – Fees – Security deposit Effect of receipt of donations on status of tax - exempt nonprofit organizations Expressive activity special event Delegation of city manager's authority City manager authorized to adopt rules and regulations Authorized special event vendors Unlawful to conduct or promote attendance at special event without permit Other permits and licenses Unlawful to sell goods in special event venue without authorization Cost recovery for unlawful special event 9 70 010 Definitions Terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings '1) "City" means the City of Yakima 1 (2) "Demonstration" means a public display of group opinion as by a rally or march, the principa purpose of which is expressive activity (3) "Economic development manager" means the economic development manager of the city, or his her designee, who shall be the special event coordinator for the city (4) "Event organizer" means any person who conducts, manages, promotes, organizes, aids, or so attendance at a special event (5) "Event management company" means an entity with expertise in managing special events (6) "Expressive activity" includes conduct the sole or principal object of which is the expression, dissemination, or communication by verbal, visual, literary, or auditory means of political or religious opinion, views, or ideas and for which no fee or donation is charged or required as a condition of participation in or attendance at such activity For purposes of this chapter, expressive activity does not include sports events, including marathons, fundraising events, or events the principal purpose of which i entertainment (7) "Gross revenues" means the sum of all revenues received by an event organizer for a special including, but not limited to, cash receipts, licensing, sponsorships, television, advertising and ' evenues, and concessions ;8) "March" means an organized walk or event whose principal purpose is expressive activity in Df a public cause ;9) "Noncommercial special event' means any special event organized and conducted by a person =entity that qualifies as a tax - exempt nonprofit organization, or a special event whose principal purpose (10) "Parade" means any march or procession consisting of people, animals or vehicles, or combinations thereof, except funeral processions, upon any public street, sidewalk or alley, which does not comply with the normal and usual traffic regulations or controls (11) "Rally" means a gathering whose principal purpose is expressive activity, especially one ante to inspire enthusiasm for a cause (12) "Sidewalk" means that portion of a right -of -way, other than the roadway, set apart by curbs, barriers, markings, or other delineation for pedestrian travel (13) "Sign" means any sign, pennant, flag, banner, inflatable display, or other attention - seeking device (14) "Special event service team" means representatives assigned by their respective department directors to represent the interests of their department as it relates to the issuance of special event permits 7 (15) "Special event" means any fair, show, parade, run /walk, festival, or other publicly attended entertainment or celebration which is to be held in whole or in part upon publicly owned property or public rights -of -way, or if held wholly upon private property, will nevertheless affect or impact the ordinary and normal use by the general public of public property or public rights -of -way within the vicinity of such event (16) "Special event permit" means a permit issued under this chapter (17) "Special event venue" means that area for which a special event permit has been issued (18) "Street" means any place that is publicly maintained and open to use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel, including highways (19) "Tax- exempt nonprofit organization" means an organization that is exempted from payment of income taxes by federal or state law and has been in existence for a minimum of six months preceding the date of application for a special event permit (20) "Vendor" means any person who sells or offers to sell any goods, food, or beverages within a special event venue 9.70.020 Special event permit required. (a) Except as provided elsewhere in this chapter, any person or entity who conducts, promotes, or manages a special event shall first obtain a special event permit from the economic development manager (b) The economic development manager is authorized to issue permits for special events occurring within the city limits, pursuant to the procedures established in this chapter The economic development manager is authorized to determine the special event venue The economic development manager may impose reasonable conditions on the use of the special events venue based on the provisions of this chapter The economic development manager shall coordinate the issuance of a special event permit with the special event service team and other public agencies through whose jurisdiction or property the special event or portion thereof occurs and to issue a special event permit upon the concurrence of other public agencies involved (c) The economic development manager has authority to issue one special event permit for any special event of continuing duration (such as a farmer's market scheduled to occur each weekend at the same location for a period of months), or a special event consisting of programs with separate components requiring reoccurring closures of a street or streets over a period of time or season 3 9.70.030 Exceptions to special event permit requirement. (a) Although not required to be issued a special event permit, an event organizer of an exempted from this chapter is required to comply with all local, state and federal laws and rec governing public safety or health (b) The following activities are exempt from having to obtain a special event permit (1) Parades, athletic events or other special events that occur exclusively in city parks and are sponsored or conducted in full by any city of Yakima department, Funeral procession by a licensed (3) Gatherings of one hundred or fewer people in a city park, unless merchandise or services are offered for sale or trade to the public, in which case a special event permit is required, (4) Temporary sales conducted by businesses, such as holiday sales, grand opening sales, 5 Garage sales rummage sales lemonade stands and car washes, (6) Private events held entirely on private property that do not involve the use of or have an impact on public property or facilities and that do not require the provision of city public safety services, (7) Activities conducted by a governmental agency acting within the scope of its authority or within a building owned by such governmental agency. C�8) Lawful picketing on sidewalks, aad 1(9) Activities and events conducted, sponsored or promoted by the Yakima Convention Center and the Capitol Theatre occurring within and upon their respective facilities, and (10) Block parties, which must be applied for through a separate, streamlined city process 9 70 040 Issuance of a special event permit does not obligate city services Issuance of a special event permit under this chapter does not obligate or require the city to provide city services, equipment, or personnel in support of a special event 4 9.70.050 Priority of special event permit issuance. Except for a special event sponsored by the city, priority shall be given for the issuance of a special event permit to local tax - exempt nonprofit organizations operating in and providing services to the citizens of the city 9 70 060 Time for filing application for special event permit (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a pre - application meeting shall be held no less than six months in advance of a new special event and no less than three months in advance of a repeat special event Upon good cause shown and provided that there is no significant risk or burden to the city, the economic development manager may, in his or her discretion, allow a later pre - application meeting (b) A complete application for a special event permit shall be filed with the economic development manager not less than forty -five calendar days before the time when it is proposed to conduct the special event Upon good cause shown and provided that no risk or burden to the city ensues, the economic development manager has discretion to allow a later filing (c) An application for an expressive activity special event permit shall be filed with the economic development manager no less than seven calendar days before the time when it is proposed to conduct the expressive activity special event Upon good cause shown and provided that no risk or burden to the city ensues, the economic development manager may, in his or her discretion, allow a later filing 9 70 070 When application for special event permit is deemed complete An application for a special event permit is deemed complete when the applicant has provided all of information required in Section 9 70 090, including any additional information required by the econoi development manager, and where city services are to be provided, the application has been approved any involved city department, or the special event service team, and the city manager and the council, if required 9 70 080 Date of special event not confirmed until notice of confirmation issued Notwithstanding the economic development manager's acceptance of a completed application, the of the event shall not be considered confirmed and the applicant shall not market or promote the f until the economic development manager issues a written notice of confirmation 9.70.090 Content of special event permit application. The application for a special event permit should include the G� (1) The name, address, fax, cell, email address, and office telephone number of the applicant, (2) A certification that the applicant will be financially responsible for any city fees or costs that may be imposed for the special event, (3) The name, address, fax, cell, email address and telephone number of the event organizer, if any, and the chief officer of the event organizer, if any The applicant shall provide such contact information for a person to serve as public liaison for the media and public The applicant must designate a person as on -site liaison, who must be present and available via cell phone during set -up, tear down and during the event This person must have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the event organizer and must be accessible to city staff, police and any other identified individuals or organizations, (4) A list of emergency contacts that will be in effect during the event, and the event web address, if any, and (5) If the special event is designed to be held by, on behalf of, or for any organization other than the applicant, the applicant for the special event permit shall file a signed, written communication from such organization (A) Authorizing the applicant to apply for the special event permit on its behalf, (B) Certifying that the applicant will be financially responsible for any costs or fees that may imposed for the special event, (C) A copy of the tax exemption letter issued for any applicant claiming to be a tax -exe (6) All permit applications shall include (A) A statement of the purpose of the special event B A statement of fees to be charged for the special event including admissions fees (C) The proposed location for the special event, (D) Dates and times when the special event is to be conducted, (E) The approximate times when assembly for, and disbanding of, the special event is to take place, F The proposed locations of the assembly or production area (G) The specific proposed site or route, including a map, written narrative of the route, and Site Safety Plan The Site Safety Plan will include site layout, electrical and water installatio 3 serving the event, with a description of any safety hazards and precautions for the event For example, electrical cords should be taped down and tripping hazards marked Fire hazards should be identified, and where there is a hazard, safety provisions will be approved by the code administration manager or his designee The city reserves the right to require an emergency access corridor to be maintained on a street, or anywhere else designated by the code administration manager, to allow access by emergency vehicles No materials which cannot be quickly removed or displaced (e g barricades) can be situated in this corridor Access to fire The Site Safety Plan will also include a traffic safety plan Traffic impacts must be identified Special attention should be paid to ingress and egress of all residential property near the event or parade route The economic development manager and police department may assist with developing a traffic safety plan which minimizes disruptions to business and residential traffic flows Times and locations of event activities should be planned to avoid arterial access routes to neighborhoods and businesses Applicants shall take appropriate measures to reduce parking impacts and overflow into surrounding neighborhoods Vehicle movement on site may not be permitted during times when the event is open to the public The Site Safety Plan will also include a security plan, including the number of persons proposed or required to provide security, monitor or facilitate the special event, and provide spectator or participant control and direction for special events using city streets, sidewalks, or facilities Security provisions and plans for the special event are subject to review and approval by the police department The police department may require the event organizer to retain an off -duty Yakima Police Department officer or officers to supplement and enhance the event organizer's security personnel and security plan The number of such police officers shall be determined by the police chief based upon the type of event, anticipated number of attendees, plans for service and /or consumption of alcohol, and other like criteria The event organizer shall be solely responsible to retain such officers through arrangements with the appropriate designated office of the Yakima Police Department. (H) The proposed site of any reviewing stands, (1) The proposed site for any disbanding area, Proposed alternate routes, sites or times, where (K) The approximate number of persons, animals or vehicles that will constitute the special event, and the number and types of vendors that will participate in the event (L) The kinds of animals anticipated to be part of the special event 7 M A description of the types of vehicles to be used in the special event, (N) The number of bands or other musical units and the nature of any equipment to be used to produce sounds or noise Events with outdoor entertainment, music and speeches (particular those with amplified sound) shall not unreasonably impact neighboring residents or businesses Proposed outdoor events with expected noise impacts are required to provide a Sound Management Plan for controlling the type and volume of sound produced by the event The Sound Management Plan shall be attached to the application No event shall exceed a maximum decibel limit of 95dB measured at the property line over a sustained period of ten minutes During the site planning approval of the event, the effective property line for sound approval will be determined Outdoor music and entertainment shall be limited to performing between the hours of 10 00 a m and 10 00 p m Exceptions to the time constraints may be made if recommended by the economic development manager and approved by the city manager The event producer / applicant is required to provide the schedule of artists and entertainers to the City no later than 45 days prior to the event or as soon as the artists are known to the event producer, (0) The number, type and location of portable sanitation facilities, including a description of the number and location of waste receptacles, including receptacles for disposal of food waste, wastewater and grease, (P) Other equipment or services necessary to conduct the special event with due regard for participant and public health and safety, including but not limited to accommodations for access and use by disabled persons, (Q) Provisions for first aid or emergency medical services, or both, based on special event risk (R) Insurance and surety bond information (S) Any special or unusual requirements that may be imposed or created by virtue of the proposed special event activity, (T) The marketing plan with proposed timelines associated with marketing the activity to the general public, together with proposed plan for signage advertising the event If a permit for street banner is requested, a complete application for such banner pursuant to Chapter 15 08 (U) Event timeline documenting activities from event set -up to event tear -down (V) Arrangements for parking of personal vehicles of vendors, event promoters, event volunteers and event employees Such parking shall not occur on any public parking lot or designated public parking space, and arrangements must be made by the event organizer with providers of private parking facilities for the parking of such vehicles during the event and any clean -up In order to E preserve available excess public parking for persons attending the event, the city may require applicant to obtain a sufficient number of parking spaces from providers of private parking facilities in the vicinity of the event venue The number of required private parking spaces shall be determined by the city using the following factors (i) the number of persons anticipated to attend and participate in the event, including event volunteers, employees, contractors and vendors, (ii) the number of available private parking spaces available from private parking providers in the vicinity of the event venue, (iii) whether the applicant has made arrangements for shuttling attendees and participants to and from the event from a parking area outside the near vicinity of the event venue (W) The event organizer shall obtain and maintain in good standing a business license from the city for the event (X) The location of vendors and vending areas, and the location of tents, canopies, stages and associated viewing areas, together with necessary or appropriate accommodations for access and use by disabled persons (Y) If alcohol is to be provided, sold or served, the event organizer shall obtain, maintain and comply with the applicable liquor license or permit issued by the Washington State Liquor Control Board, and shall provide a copy of such license or permit to the city The application shall include a description of all points of sale or service of alcoholic beverages within the site venue, together with any designated and controlled areas of consumption (such as cordoned "beer garden ") For special events that include the provision, sale or service of alcoholic beverages, the event organizer must additionally comply with the alcohol event insurance requirements of 9 70 160 (Z) The city will provide and require the use of available city tents, canopies or other equipment or fixtures bearing the brand of the city, to be used by the applicant for the event The city will charge a secunty deposit for the use of such tents, canopies or other equipment or fixtures in accordance with a schedule of fees and charges maintained by the city The number of required city tents and /or canopies shall be determined by the city based on the number of persons expected to attend and participate in the event The city reserves the right to grant or deny permission to use such tents, canopies and equipment, or to limit or condition such use, in its sole discretion The city may provide use of city street barricades, traffic cones, lane divider poles and traffic safety vests and other similar equipment, subject to availability and appropriate security (AA) Notification Plan All residents and businesses within 300 feet of the event venue shall be notified in writing of the event date, planned hours of operation and event content no less than 14 days prior to the event In the case of a parade, all businesses must be notified along the parade route and within 300 feet of the staging or break down area The notification zone may be limited or extended based on potential impacts to be determined by the economic development manager The city may require approval of the content of the written notification and proof of its E delivery to impacted residents and businesses Notifications must include the date of the event or parade, the hours the event or parade will affect business activity in the area and an event contact for questions The acceptable ways to notify businesses are (a) a letter mailed to each location, or (b) a notice hand delivered to each effected location Events, parades and other special events, such as dogging events, requiring removal of access to public parking along the event location or the route, require notification by the event organizer five (5) days in advance of the event Windshield reminder notices will be distributed by the organizer the evening before the event and any remaining vehicles are subject to tow by the city, at the expense of the owner, at the time of the event (BB) Any other information required by the economic development manager to enable him 9.70.100 Conditions affecting the issuance of an expedited special event permit. (a) Where the event organizer has not requested and the special event does not require city services, equipment, or personnel, the economic development manager may issue an expedited special event permit when based upon the completed application all of the conditions listed in this section are met (1) The special event will not substantially interrupt public transportation or other vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the area of its route, (2) The special event will not cause an irresolvable conflict with construction or development in the public right -of -way or at a public facility, (3) The special event will not block traffic lanes or close streets during peak commuter hours on weekdays between seven a m to nine a m and four p m to six p m on streets designated as arterials by the city's public works department, (4) The special event will not require the diversion of police employees from their normal duties, (5) The concentration of persons, animals or vehicles will not unduly interfere with movement of police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency vehicles on the streets, (6) The special event will move from its assembly location to its disbanding expeditiously and without stopping en route, (7) The special event will not substantially interfere with any other special event for which permit has already been granted or with the provision of city services in support of oth 10 (8) The special event will not have significant adverse impact upon residential or business access and traffic circulation in the same general venue (b) If the provisions in subsection (a) are met, and the requested special event is to occur entirely within any area designated by the city as an approved special event venue, the economic development manager may issue a special event permit pursuant to this section when the attendance at such event is reasonably anticipated to be less than 2,000 persons, and the event organizer has secured adequate private parking facilities for the private vehicles of event employees, vendors, entertainers, and other event personnel (c) In order to ensure that the conditions in this section are met, the economic development manager may place conditions on the special event permit The provisions of 9 70 190, cost recovery and security deposit, will apply 9.70.110 Reasons for denial of a special event permit. (a) The economic development manager may deny a special event permit to an applicant who has not (1) Provided for the services of a sufficient number of trained and certified traffic controllers, (2) Provided sufficient monitors for crowd control and safety two weeks prior to the event date, (3) Provided sufficient safety, health, or sanitation equipment services, or facilities that are reasonably necessary to ensure that the special event will be conducted with due regard for safety, (4) Provided sufficient off -site parking or shuttle service, or both, when required, to minimize any substantial adverse impacts on general parking and traffic circulation in the vicinity of the special event or (5) Met all of the requirements for submitting an application for a special event permit (b) The economic development manager may deny a special event permit if in the development manaoer's opinion (1) The special event will create the imminent possibility of violent disorderly conduct likely to endanger public safety or to result in significant property damage, (2) The special event will violate public health or safety laws, The special event fails to conform to the requirements of law or duly established (4) The applicant demonstrates an inability or unwillingness to conduct a special event pursuant to the terms and conditions of this chanter. 11 (5) The applicant has failed to conduct a previously authorized or exempted special event accordance with law or the terms of a permit, or both, (6) The applicant has not obtained the approval of any other public agency within jurisdiction the special event or portion thereof will occur, (7) The applicant has failed to provide an adequate first aid or emergency medical services based on special event risk factors, or (8) The applicant has failed to pay all fees due from previous special events (c) The economic development manager may deny a special event permit to an applicant who has failed to comply with any term of this chapter or with any condition of a special event permit previously issued to the applicant 9.70.120 Denial of a special event permit application — Appeals from denial. (a) If the economic development manager denies the application for the special event permit, pursuant to this section, he or she shall notify the applicant in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable (b) The denial of a special event permit may be appealed to the city manager or his or her designee (c) An appeal shall be made in writing within seven calendar days of the date of the written denial An appeal is made by filing a written petition with the economic development manager, setting forth the grounds for appeal and any documentation in support of the appeal (d) The city manager shall consider and decide the appeal as soon as is reasonably practicable and issue a written decision 9.70.130 Display of special event permit required. A copy of the special event permit shall be displayed in the special event venue in the method prescribed by the economic development manager applicable to the particular special event and shall be exhibited upon demand of any city official 9 70 140 Contents of special event permit (a) The city may condition the issuance of a special event permit by imposing reasonable requirements concerning the time, place and manner of the event, and such requirements as are necessary to protect the safety and rights of persons and property, and the control of traffic A special event permit may include the following information or conditions 12 (1) The location of the special event venue, which may be identified by a map attached to the special event permit, (2) The date, assembly area, time for assembly, and starting time of the special event, (3) The specific route plan of the special event, (5) The number and types of persons, animals, and vehicles or structures at the event, the number of bands, other musical units, and equipment capable of producing sound, if any, anc limitations thereon pertaining to noise abatement, and inspection and approval of floats, structures, and decorated vehicles for fire safety, (6) The maximum interval of space to be maintained between booths or other structures to used for the special (7) The portion of the street and sidewalk that is to be occupied by the special event, The location of reviewing or audience stands, if (9) The number and location of traffic controllers, monitors, other support personnel and equipment, and barricades to be furnished by the economic development manager, 10 The area and time for disbanding, ;11) The conditions or restrictions on the use of alcoholic beverages and authorization for and -onditions of the exclusive control or regulation of vendors and related sales activity by the event Drganizer during the special event, ;12) The provisions for any required emergency medical services, accommodations for access Dy disabled persons, site safety and site security, and ;13) Such other information and conditions as are reasonably necessary for the conduct of the Special event and the enforcement of this chapter, including the requirement for a professional event management company to produce an event or for the on -site presence of the event Drganizer or its designated representative for all special event coordination and management (b) As a condition of the issuance of a special event permit, the applicant shall be required to do a walk - through of the event site with the economic development manager prior to the event, and make adequate provisions for cleaning the area or route of the special event both during and upon completion of the special event and to return the area or route to the same condition of material preservation and cleanliness as existed prior to the special event The city may take photographs of the site showing the 13 pre -event condition of the site, and shall maintain such photographs in the event file For special event=_ occurring within and upon city - designated special event sites, the city shall maintain a file of photographs, updated as the city deems appropriate, to show pre -event condition of the site The applicant i responsible to inspect the proposed event site, and shall represent in the application that the photographs represent an accurate depiction of the pre -event condition of the site (c) As a condition of the issuance of a special event permit, the applicant shall be required to provide security deposit as determined appropriate by the economic development manager pursuant to 9 70 190 (d) As a condition of the issuance of a special event permit, the city may require execution of a s event agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the special event and special event permit 9.70.150 Economic development manager's action on special event permit application. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the economic development manager shall take action upon a completed application for a special event permit as soon as practicable (b) The economic development manager is not required to take final action upon any special event permit application prior to one hundred eighty calendar days before the special event (c) The economic development manager is not required to take final action on an incomplete or untimely special event permit application (f) Final action on a completed special event permit application shall consist of one of the following 1 Issuance of a special event permit in accordance with the terms of the application, or (2) Issuance of a special event permit in accordance with the terms of the application, as conditioned by the economic development manager or as modified by mutual agreement between the economic development manager and the applicant, or (3) Denial of the special event permit application by the economic development manager 9.70.160 Insurance reaurred to conduct soeaal event A In addition to any other requirement(s) imposed by this chapter, for any parade or special event involving participation of persons in games or races involving physical effort, or involving the use of live animals, wild or domestic, or involving the use of vehicles (except wheelchairs), or provision or sale of beverages or food for human consumption, or use of alcoholic beverages, the applicant shall have the following minimum insurance requirements 14 1 Commercial General Liability One million dollars per occurrence /two million dollars aggregate combined single limit liability for bodily injury and property damage 2 If vehicles are involved in the event automobile liability at one million dollars per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property damage This includes coverage for any owned, hired or non -owned vehicles If the sponsor of the event does not own the vehicles that will be used in the event, then only hired and non -owned auto liability will be required, which can be included on the commercial general liability policy 3 If liquor is served at the event liquor liability at a one million dollar liability limit 4 The applicant shall provide a certificate of insurance as proof of the insurance required above that clearly states who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of the permit The certificate of liability insurance policy shall name the city of Yakima, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel the insurance without first giving the city thirty calendar days' prior written notice The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the state of Washington If the city is damaged by the failure of the applicant to maintain the above insurance or to notify the city, then the applicant shall bear all costs attributable thereto An expiration, cancellation, or revocation of the insurance policy or withdrawal of the insurer from the insurance policy automatically suspends the permit issued to the applicant until a new insurance policy or reinstatement notice has been filed and approved as provided in this section B No later than thirty (30) days prior to the event, unless the economic development manager for good cause modifies the filing requirements, the applicant shall file with the economic development manager evidence of liability insurance coverage, for review by the city attorney The requirements of the certificate of liability insurance are set forth in subsection A of this section Additional endorsements for host liquor liability and /or products liability may be required, in the event food, beverages and /or alcoholic beverages are to be dispensed C The applicant shall provide a signed statement that the applicant /responsible party shall pay the costs of services which the city of Yakima is required to perform by reason of management of street use of the parade or special event, including but not limited to cleanup Upon completion of the parade or special event, the economic development manager shall compile a statement of account which shall be mailed to the applicant /responsible party, payable within thirty days D Waiver, Reduction or Increase of Required Limits If the special event is of a demonstrated high or low risk category, according to recognized insurance and risk management standards, the economic development manager, on the advice of the city attorney or city's risk manager, may authorize a greater 15 or lesser amount of coverage than otherwise required, or may require a particular type of insu F As a further condition of the issuance of any permit, the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the city, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, losses, and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to attorney's fees and court cost, arising out of, relating to or resulting from the parade or special event and /or the application for the parade or special event G The indemnification requirements set forth in this section shall not be construed to apply to events permitted under this chapter involving expressive activity which enjoys protection under the United States or Washington constitutions except that sponsors of such events shall be required to redesign or reschedule the permitted event to respond to specific risks, hazards and dangers to the public health and safety identified by the director of community and economic development as reasonably foreseeable consequences of the event H The insurance required by this section shall encompass all liability insurance requirements imposed for other permits required under other sections of this chapter and is to be provided for the benefit of the city and not as a duty, express or implied, to provide insurance protection for spectators or participants 9.70.170 Waiver of insurance requirements. (a) Except for special events where the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized, the insurance requirements of Section 9 70 160 may be waived In making the determination of whether to waive the city shall consider the followina factors Whether it is an expressive activity special event governed by Section 9 70 220 (2) Whether it is objectively impossible to obtain insurance covera�7ce, (3) Whether the special event will involve the use of equipment (other than sound equipment), vehicles, animals, fireworks, or pyrotechnics, or (4) Whether a fee or donation is charged or required as a condition of admission or (b) To claim that it is objectively impossible to obtain insurance coverage pursuant to this section, applicant shall submit a statement from at least two independent licensed insurance bro demonstrating the insurance is unavailable in the marketplace (c) Even though insurance is waived, the city may require the event organizer of a special event defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the city from anv claim or liability arisinq from the special event 16 9 70 180 Revocation of special event permit (a) Any special event permit issued pursuant to this chapter is subject to revocation, pursuant to section A special event permit may be revoked if the city determines (1) That the special event cannot be conducted without violating the standards or conditions special event permit issuance, (2) The special event is being conducted in violation of any condition of the special 3 The special event poses a threat to health or safety, (4) The event organizer or any person associated with the special event has failed to obtain any other permit required pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, (5) The special event permit was issued in error or contrary to law, (6) The applicant has not paid all fees when due, or (7) The applicant has failed to provide confirmation or proof that it has obtained the minimum number of required volunteers to functions (c) Except as provided in this section, notices of revocation shall be in writing and specifically set forth the reasons for the revocation (d) If there is an emergency requiring immediate revocation of a special event permit, the special event coordinator may notify the permit holder verbally of the revocation (e) An appeal from a revocation shall be handled in the same manner and under the same time requirements as denials of special event permits, pursuant to Section 9 70 120 9.70.190 Cost recovery for special events — Fees — Security deposit. A Special event permit fee Upon approval of an application for a permit for a special event not protected under the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U S Constitution, the economic development manager should provide the applicant with a statement of the estimated cost of city services and of eauipment. materials and permit fees 17 1 The full range of costs associated with special events shall be documented (2) A special event permit fee shall be charged The amount of the fee shall be set administratively by the city manager or his or her designee (3) For special events in which benefits to recognized charitable organizations are a significant component, staff time and costs associated with traffic control services, routine police services and routine cleanup activities shall be charged based on the city's direct costs only, or may be reduced or waived for good cause shown For all other special events, staff time and costs incurred shall be for the full amount of costs incurred by the city in connection with the event, including indirect costs of staff time such as benefits and all overhead costs associated with the position (4) The economic development manager shall require payment of fees, or a reasonable estimate thereof, at the time the completed application is approved, unless the economic development manaoer for 000d cause extends time for pavment B Security deposit Except for an application for a permit for a special event protected under the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U S Constitution, and events solely sponsored by the city, each application for a special event permit shall be accompanied by a security deposit For special events requiring the closure of public streets, the amount of the security deposit shall be between $2,500 00 and $5,000 00, based on the factors listed below For special events limited to any city designated special event venue or other venue, or a special event permit issued under the expedited process of 9 70 100, the amount of the security deposit shall be in an amount determined by the economic development manager based on the factors listed below The economic development manager shall consider the following factors when determining the amount of any security deposit for a special event The security deposit shall be in an amount the economic development manager determines is necessary and appropriate to defray costs of clean -up, repair and /or restoration based upon (i) the number of persons expected to attend or participate in the event, (ii) the type or nature of the event, (iii) the number and type of vendors participating in the event, (iv) whether alcohol will be provided, served or consumed on the event venue, and (v) any other factor deemed relevant to determine the amount of deposit based upon reasonably foreseeable costs of clean -up, repair and /or restoration (1) Payment of funds to be used for security deposit Payment of funds to be used for security deposit shall be by cash or certified check (2) Deposit of funds Funds received from the applicant for security deposit shall be receipted by the city and deposited in an appropriate fund (3) Refund of security deposit Subject to compliance with the following conditions, funds held by the city as a security deposit shall be refunded to the applicant in accordance with applicable payment procedures of the city 18 (a) Applicant has complied with all requirements of the permit, (b) Applicant has cleaned, repaired and restored the site following the conclusion of permitted event to the condition existing prior to the event, reasonable wear and tear excepted, to the satisfaction of the economic development manager (4) Use of funds in security deposit by city In the event applicant fails to comply with the approved clean -up plan included within the permit and /or damage to city property or facilities has occurred on the event site attributed to participants in the event, the economic development manager shall use reasonable efforts to notify the applicant that the city will proceed to clean, repair and restore the subject site and facilities, and thereupon authorize city personnel to conduct such clean -up and restoration The cost of such city cleaning, repair and restoration shall be computed using the hourly rate of each city employee (with overtime rate, as applicable) multiplied by the hours worked by each employee, and the hourly rate for city equipment used for the clean -up, repair and restoration multiplied by the number of hours such equipment was used Costs incurred by the city also include the costs of any third -party contractor retained to conduct or assist with such clean -up, repair or restoration City will document its costs incurred in clean -up, repair and restoration and deduct from the security deposit the total amount incurred by the city for such clean -up, repair and restoration The city shall thereupon request a refund of the remaining balance of such deposit to be processed and paid to the applicant, and shall provide the applicant with a copy of the document showing city costs incurred (5) Recovery of excess costs — Responsibility of applicant The applicant shall be responsible for all clean -up, repair and restoration required in this code, the approved permit and clean- up plan In the event city costs of clean -up, repair and /or restoration of the site exceed the amount of the security deposit, the city reserves the right to seek recovery of such amounts from any and all responsible parties. includina but not limited to the applicant 9.70.200 Effect of receipt of donations on status of tax - exempt nonprofit organizations. A tax - exempt nonprofit organization hosting a special event may acknowledge the receipt of cash or in- kind services or goods, donations, prizes, or other consideration from for - profit organizations without causing the special event to be considered a commercial special event within the meaning of this chapter Such acknowledgment may include use of the name, trademark, service mark, or logo of such a for - profit organization in the name or title of the special event or the prominent appearance of the same in advertising or on collateral material associated with the special event 9.70.220 Expressive activity special event. When a special event permit is sought for an expressive activity such as a demonstration, rally, or march as defined in this chapter, the following exceptions shall apply 19 (1) Where the special event will not require temporary street closures, cost recovery, pursuant Section 19 70 190, shall be limited solely to a fee based on the cost of processing the permit application (2) The insurance requirement of Section 19 70 160 shall be waived, provided, that the event organizer has filed with the application a verified statement that he or she intends the special event purpose to be First Amendment expression and the cost of obtaining insurance is financially burdensome and would constitute an unreasonable burden on the right of First Amendment expression The verified statement shall include the name and address of one insurance broker or other source for insurance coverage contacted to determine premium rates for coverage (3) Where the special event will require temporary street closures and any one or more of the conditions of subsection (4) of this section are met requiring the city to provide services in the interests of public health, safety, and welfare, the economic development manager may condition the issuance of the special event permit upon payment of actual, direct costs incurred by the city to a maximum of five hundred dollars Any fee schedule adopted by the city shall contain a provision for waiver of, or a sliding scale for payment of, fees for city services, including police costs, on the basis of ability to pay (A) The special event will substantially interrupt public transportation or other vehicular pedestrian traffic in the area of its route, (B) The special event will cause an irresolvable conflict with construction or development in the public right -of -way or at a public facility, (C) The special event will block traffic lanes or close streets during peak commuter hours on weekdays between seven a m to nine a m and four p m to six p m on streets designated as arterials by the city's public works department, (D) The special event will require the diversion of police employees from their normal duties, (E) The concentration of persons, animals, or vehicles will unduly interfere with the of police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency vehicles on the streets, ;F) The special event will substantially interfere with another special event for which a perm -ias already been granted or with the provision of city services in support of other schedule special events, or ;G) The special event will have significant adverse impact upon residential or business and traffic circulation in the same aeneral venue Pic (5) With regard to the permitting of expressive activity special events where the provisions in thi: section conflict with the provisions in any other section of this chapter, the provisions of this section shal prevail (6) Sections 9 70 100, 9 70 110 and 9 70 260 of this chapter shall not apply to expressive special events 9.70.240 Delegation of city manager's authority. The city manager may delegate any or all of his or her functions under this chapter to his or her deputies or subordinates 9.70.250 City manager authorized to adopt rules and regulations. The city manager is authorized to promulgate additional rules and regulations that are consistent with and that further the terms and requirements set forth within this chapter and the provisions of law that pertain to the conduct and operation of a special event The city manager is further authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing special events sponsored by the city 9.70.260 Authorized special event vendors. (a) The issuance of a special event permit confers upon the permit holder or event organizer the right to control and regulate the sale of goods, food, and beverages within the special event venue in accordance with the terms and conditions of the special event permit (b) Vendors authorized to sell goods, food, or beverages in the special event venue shall display their authorization in the manner required by the economic development manager Only vendors displaying the required authorization shall be allowed to sell goods, food, or beverages in the special event venue Each vendor shall be solely responsible for reporting and payment of applicable fees and taxes payable to applicable local, state and federal agencies (c) Vendors authorized to sell food or beverages shall obtain and display applicable food handler's cards or permits and any other required health permit as required by the Yakima Health District in the manner required by the economic development manager 9.70.270 Unlawful to conduct or promote attendance at special event without permit. (a) It is unlawful to conduct a special event without a special event permit as required pursuant to this chapter 21 (b) It is unlawful for any person to conduct, promote, or manage any special event for which a event permit has not been issued 9.70.280 Other permits and licenses. The issuance of a special event permit does not relieve any person from the obligation to obtain any other permit or license required pursuant to the Yakima Municipal Code or any other applicable law 9.70.290 Unlawful to sell goods in special event venue without authorization. It is unlawful for any person to sell, resell, or offer to sell or resell, any goods, food, or beverages in a special event venue except for authorized special event vendors 9.70.300 Cost recovery for unlawful special event. Whenever a special event is conducted without a special event permit when one is required or is conducted in violation of the terms of an issued special event permit, the event organizer shall be responsible for, and the city shall charge the event organizer for, all city costs incurred as a result of the adverse impacts of the special event or the violation of the special event permit 9.70.310 Penalties for violations. (a) The special event permit authorizes the applicant to conduct only such an event as is described in the permit, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit It is unlawful for the applicant to violate the terms and conditions of the permit, or for any event participant to violate the terms and conditions of the permit or to continue with the event if the permit is revoked or expired An event applicant cannot make changes to the permit All requests for changes must be submitted for review by the economic development manager (b) Any person or organization violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a penalty of a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment of not more than ninety days or both such fine and imprisonment 22