City Council Agenda Report
January 16, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services Sonia Batres, Recreation & Park Services Superintendent SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY HALL PARKING LOT FOR FARMERS MARKET Background:
The Norwalk Farmers Market is requesting to continue use of the City Hall parking lot for a weekly farmers market for another year, every Tuesday from January 23 through December 31, 2024. The proposed event dates do not conflict with any other scheduled City events or reservations.
2024 Farmers Market Dates and Hours of Operation:
Every Tuesday of the calendar year beginning January 23 - December 31, 2024 Setup Time: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Event Hours: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Clean Up Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
For a permit to be issued, the Norwalk Farmers Market will be required to provide the following*:
•Property Owner Authorization
•Site Plan
•Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement •Business License
•Application Fee
•Security Deposit Fee
•Health Permit
•Portable Restroom Contract/Plan
•Security/Safety Plan
•Waste Management Plan
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Request for Use of City Hall Parking Lot Page No. 2
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3 •Vendor List
•Hold Harmless Waiver
*Requirements vary by event.
The City will enforce all rules and regulations for the safe operation of a special event on City property. Estimated costs are as follows:
Special Event Permit Application Fee $ 60 Business License Fee (yearly renewal fee) $ 24 Security Deposit Fee (refundable) $ 1,000 Total Applicant Expenses $ 1,084 Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
N/A
Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the special event permit for the Norwalk Farmers Market scheduled to take place on a weekly basis beginning every Tuesday, January 23 through December 31, 2024 at the City Hall parking lot.
Attachments:
1. Special Event Application
2. Event Site Plan