HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15064 (Temporary Street Closure to Support Vaccination Efforts in the Canal Neighborhood)
RESOLUTION NO. 15064
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING SATURDAY STREET
CLOSURES TO SUPPORT CANAL ALLIANCE’S EFFORT TO PROVIDE COVID-19
VACCINATIONS ON SATURDAY MAY 7 AND SATURDAY MAY 21, 2022
WHEREAS, the Corona Virus (Covid-19) has had a dramatic impact on the residents of San
Rafael and especially essential workers and other people that live in the Canal neighborhood of
the City; and
WHEREAS, the Canal Alliance, with the support of the Marin County Department of Public
Health, has the capability to administer Covid-19 vaccinations to nearby residents who wish to
receive it: and
WHEREAS, the Canal Alliance has requested that the City allow the temporary closure of a
portion of Alto Street on Saturday May 7 and Saturday May 21, 2022 to support their vaccination;
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 in the Downtown area, Alto Street
should be temporarily closed to through traffic on Saturday May 7 and Saturday May 21, 2022
from 6:30 am to 3 pm for scheduled vaccination efforts;
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 dates and times 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 2nd day of May 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