HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15053 (Temporary Street Closure to Support an Open House for the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan)
RESOLUTION NO. 15053
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
ALTO STREET CLOSURE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 TO SUPPORT A
CANAL COMMUNITY BASED TRANSPORTATION PLAN OPEN HOUSE
WHEREAS, residents in the Canal area of San Rafael have expressed interest in enhancing the street lighting
and identifying other safety improvements in their neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City is working on a Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) for the Canal neighborhood.
Public input is a very important component of the plan. Part of the outreach process involves hosting an event to
solicit feedback and hear about the challenges the residents experience; and
WHEREAS, the consultant team for the CBTP has requested that the City allow the closure of a portion of Alto
Street, a one block street next to the Canal Alliance offices, from Larkspur Street to mid-block, on Saturday, April
23, 2022 to host an open house to document challenges and solicit feedback on proposed improvements from
residents and others; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the request, City staff has determined and recommended that, in the interest of the
safety and welfare of pedestrian and auto traffic, Alto Street should be temporarily closed to through traffic on
Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the event;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That all of the above findings are true and correct.
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 Alto Street
for the date and time described above.
I, LINDSAY LARA, 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 of said City held on Monday, the 4th
day of April 2022 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk