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RESOLUTION NO. 14646
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS IN DOWNTOWN FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of
the public health and safety to implement a modified Traffic Plan and Road Closure for all
special events in Downtown San Rafael and nearby neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing plans for the events and the traffic patterns, City staff has
determined and recommended that, in the interest of the safety and welfare of pedestrian
and auto traffic in the downtown area, the streets shown in Attachment 1 attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference, should be temporarily closed to through traffic for
the date and locations as specified on Attachment 1; and
WHEREAS, the specific time periods for the temporary closures described on
Attachment 1 shall be as determined by the City’s Events Coordinator in consultation
with the Police Department, and the Events Coordinator shall give timely notice to the
public of those time periods by signage and/or other appropriate means;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL HEREBY
RESOLVES:
1.That all the above findings are true and correct; and
2.That pursuant to the authority of Vehicle Code section 21101(e), for the safety and
protection of persons, both pedestrians and vehicle drivers, the City Council
hereby authorizes the temporary closure of the listed streets for the locations and
dates shown on Attachment 1.
I, Lindsay Lara, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council held on the 18th day of March 2019 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
Agenda Item No: 4.f
Meeting Date: March 18, 2019
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Community Services
Prepared by: Brian Auger, Event Coordinator City Manager Approval: ___________
TOPIC: APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENT STREET CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN
SAN RAFAEL
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STREETS IN
DOWNTOWN FOR SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the special event street closures in Downtown San Rafael for
Calendar Year 2019
BACKGROUND:
The San Rafael Municipal Code requires City Council approval of all special events which
necessitate the temporary closure of City streets and temporary parking restrictions. As of
March 2019, there are six (6) special events that are planned which require street closures
and/or parking restrictions; many involve closure of downtown streets.
Individual operational reports covering staffing and street closures will be generated for each
event as the year progresses. Staff recommends that the City Council approve these special
event street closures for the year 2019.
Advance approval for the majority of events will streamline the approval process without
sacrificing City input and control. If approval is granted for the stated events, the Events
Coordinator will continue to process all event applications as in previous years. Event producers
will be required to submit a Special Event Application, fulfill insurance requirements
indemnifying the City from liability associated with the event, and provide detailed information
regarding operation, logistics and activities included in the event. The Events Coordinator will
ensure event organizers effectively manage community notifications of potential event impacts
as well as associated street closures.
ANALYSIS:
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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: 03/18/2019
Disposition: Resolution 14646
The following table includes the six special event street closure events:
Date Event Location
Every Thursday
between
April and
September 2019
Downtown San Rafael
Market
Fourth Street; Cijos Street to B Street;
various side streets
May 11, 2019 May Madness Fourth Street: Lincoln Avenue to C Street;
various side streets
July 27, 2019 San Rafael Toyota
Criterium
Fourth Street: Lootens Place to E Street;
various side streets
September 22,
2019
Porchfest Gerstle Park: Bayview Street; Clorinda Street
to San Rafael Avenue;
Marin Street; various side streets
November 3, 2019 West End Family Fun Day
Celebration
Fourth Street: Shaver Street to H Street;
various side streets
November 29-30,
2019
Winter Wonderland/Parade
of Lights
Fourth Street: Lootens Place to B Street;
various side streets
Specific street closure times will be determined by Event Staff and the Traffic Sergeant as
needed for each event day and schedule and will be noticed to the public.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Merchants, businesses, residents and the general public are notified of the street closures
through a variety of traditional outlets, including mailed notices, public service messages, event
posters etc. In addition, staff will use official City social media to communicate street closure
information.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to the current City policy, Police, Public W orks and Parking Services fees and/or costs
will be assessed and reimbursed by the event organizer unless directed otherwise.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the special event street closures in Downtown San Rafael for
Calendar Year 2019.
ATTACHMENT:
1.Resolution