City Council:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY
DESIGNATED ON-STREET PARKING AT
30 WARREN PLACE TO ACCOMMODATE
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Whereas, by letter dated July 30, 2024, the Director of Business Development has requested legislation authorizing temporary designated on-street parking established along the property line of 30 Warren Place from November 5, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Parking shall be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and
Whereas, American Christmas, the property owner of 30 Warren Place, Mount Vernon, is opening its 110,000-square-foot warehouse to the public for the first time for “A Christmas Experience” called “Holiday Lane”; and
Whereas, “Holiday Lane” is a tour experience of American Christmas’ iconic holiday displays within the showroom and warehouse, including a pop-up retail store offering holiday decorations and themed products for purchase; and
Whereas, the proceeds from “Holiday Lane” will benefit three nonprofit organizations located within the City of Mount Vernon: the Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club, Y-COP, and Northeast Steam Starter Academy; and
Whereas, it is necessary to establish designated parking spaces along the property line of 30 Warren Place to accommodate visitors to the event from November 5, 2024, through December 31, 2024; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1: Designated Parking.
1.1 Location and Duration: Temporary designated on-street parking spaces are hereby established along the property line of 30 Warren Place from November 5, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Parking shall be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
1.2 Number of Spaces: Approximately 14 parking spaces shall be designated for this purpose, with each space estimated to be occupied for one-hour intervals.
Section 2: Event Details:
2.1 Event Description: “Holiday Lane” is a public event hosted by American Christmas. It features a tour of holiday displays and a pop-up retail store.
2.2 Beneficiaries: Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club, Y-COP, and Northeast Steam Starter Academy, all located within the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3: Implementation:
3.1 Signage and Enforcement: The Department of Public Works shall install appropriate signage to indicate designated parking areas. Enforcement of parking regulations will be the responsibility of the Mount Vernon Police Department.
3.2 Coordination: American Christmas shall coordinate with the Mount Vernon Police Department and the Department of Public Works to ensure smooth traffic flow and access during the event.
Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after passage by the City Council.