14-1611 City Code Historic Meridian Special Events CodeCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 11
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 3-4-1, ADDING DEFINITIONS OF CITY
SERVICES AND HISTORIC MERIDIAN SPECIAL EVENT; MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 3-4-3(C)(6)(B)(3)(B), REGARDING WAIVER OF COSTS FOR CITY SERVICES
PROVIDED TO SUPPORT HISTORIC MERIDIAN SPECIAL EVENTS; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian has instituted a procedure by which
outdoor sales and temporary uses occurring in the City of Meridian are required to meet minimum
standards for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Meridian residents and other
participants in such outdoor sales and temporary uses; and
WHEREAS, the permitting procedure and standards have been found to encourage outdoor
sales and temporary uses that complement permanent City of Meridian businesses; that are safe,
attractive, and desirable; that add variety to the shopping and/or dining opportunities available in
Meridian; and that support and facilitate community events and celebrations; and
WHEREAS, the changes to the Outdoor Sales and Temporary Uses ordinance set forth herein
are intended to improve and refine the processes and standards established therein, specifically, to
clarify the City's interest in, and level of support for, historic community events;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Meridian City Code section 3-4-1 shall be amended to include the following
definition:
CITY SERVICES: Services provided by City employees in the course and scope of their employment
for the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare and/or for the maintenance of public property.
This definition shall include, but shall not be limited to, property maintenance services provided by
employees of the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department, public safety services provided by
employees of the Meridian Police Department, and fire protection and medical services provided by
employees of the Meridian Fire Department. This definition shall not include services related to
permitting, licensing, inspections, reservations, or the provision of services by City contractors.
Section 2. That the relevant provision of Meridian City Code section 3-4-1 shall be amended to
read as follows:
SPECIAL EVENT:
A. A planned or foreseeable commercial, recreational, or expressive activity or gathering of persons
which:
1. Changes, attempts to change, or has a tendency to change the typical use of publicly
accessible land or facilities, or the normal flow or regulation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic
upon or in the streets, sidewalks, or other publicly accessible areas; and
2. Takes place, whether entirely or partially:
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a. On a street or sidewalk located within the city and will likely result in some or total
obstruction of such streets or sidewalks; or
b. On any other property, whether public or private, but requires for its successful
execution the provision and coordination of city services to a degree over and above
that which the city normally provides; or
c. On or in any area open to the public.
B. Special events may include, but shall not be limited to:
1. Parade, procession, organized movement, or motorcade, consisting of persons, vehicles, or a
combination thereof,
2. Public assembly, demonstration, march, meeting, parade, protest, rally, or vigil which
involves the expression of opinions or grievances of persons for a common purpose;
3. Performance, presentation, ceremony, concert, or exhibit;
4. Athletic competition, race, or contest involving sports, games, or exercises; or
5. Community or neighborhood celebration, gathering, or block party.
C. Special events shall be classified as a "large scale special event" where it is anticipated that five
thousand (5,000) or more persons will attend the event, or where three (3) or more of the following
factors apply:
1. It is anticipated that two thousand (2,000) or more persons will attend the event;
2. Extra duty police officers will be required to staff the event in order to adequately protect
public safety, as determined in the discretion of the chief of police or his designee (for
example: high risk activity, live music or other performance, street closure, traffic increase or
pattern change, etc.);
3. Alcoholic beverages will be served or sold at the event; and/or
4. Structural or electrical permits will be required.
D. A special event shall be classified as an "Historic Meridian Special Event" where such special event
has occurred within Meridian on an annual basis for seventy-five (75) years or more
D -.E. The definition of special event shall not include:
1. An activity held solely on private property not accessible by the general public and which
neither requires the provision and coordination of city services to a degree over and above that
which the city routinely provides nor compromises the ability of the city to respond to a public
safety emergency;
2. An activity, including first amendment activity, occurring on streets or sidewalks within the
city or in or on city property, where such activity neither results in the obstruction of streets or
sidewalks, nor requires the provision and coordination of city services to a degree over and
above that which the city routinely provides, nor compromises the ability of the city to respond
to a public safety emergency;
3. Funeral processions; or
4. Programmed activities provided or managed by the city.
Section 3. That Meridian City Code section 3-4-3(C)(6)(b)(3)(B) shall be amended to read as
follows:
(3) It shall be unlawful for an organizer of a large scale special event, or any person, to conduct, allow,
organize, or cause to be conducted or organized a large scale special event without the following:
(B) A mutually negotiated and agreed upon special event agreement with the city to establish
the terms and conditions of any city services or property to be used, whether as required by this
chapter or at such organizer's election, including estimated payment due for all city services
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provided or necessary to support the event. City may provide city services necessary to support
Historic Meridian Special Events at no or reduced charge to organizer, as established by written
agreement, where the provision of such services is deemed feasible and appropriate in the
discretion of the respective department director(s). Notwithstanding the execution of such
contract, all provisions of this chapter, including penalties for noncompliance, shall apply, in
addition to any remedies set forth in such contract.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, on May, 2014.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, on May a� , 2014.
APPROVED:
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 14- ( (o 11
AMENDING MERIDIAN CITY CODE SECTION 3-4-1, ADDING DEFINITIONS OF CITY
SERVICES AND HISTORIC MERIDIAN SPECIAL EVENT; MERIDIAN CITY CODE
SECTION 3-4-3(C)(6)(B)(3)(B), REGARDING WAIVER OF COSTS FOR CITY SERVICES
PROVIDED TO SUPPORT HISTORIC ZRIDIAIN SPECIAL EVENTS; AND PROVIDING
ANEFFECTIVE DATE. O'0DSiATEDS�lr9
City of NknETID- IANC.
Mayor and City Council �°
By: Jaycee Holman, City Clerk `°�, SEA1
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First Reading: a a a \�►
Adopted after first reading by suspension of the Rule as allowed pursuant to
Idaho Code § 50-902: YES NO
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 14 -lid
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby certifies
that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached Ordinance no. 14-
1 to I i of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and complete and provides
adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this day of ®+-t , 2014.
William. L.M. Nary
City Attorney
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