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Home My WebLink AboutED Street Closure; Farmers' MarketC/TYOF Agenda Item No: 3.d n4 Meeting Date: March 7, 2016 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Economic Development Prepared by: Brian Auger Events Coordinator City Manager Approval: _P� SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF CITY STREETS FOR THE SEASONAL DOWNTOWN SAN RAFAEL MARKET ON THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM APRIL 7TH, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2016,5:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. BACKGROUND: This will be the Downtown San Rafael Market's twenty-seventh year. Next Generation Events, managed by Monique Anderson, was granted a three-year seasonal contract operating from April 2014 through September 2016 pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 13640 adopted on November 18, 2013. The 2016 season is the final year of the three year contract and a new contract will be put in place for 2017. The market consistently brings thousands of residents and visitors into our downtown each Thursday night providing unique food, entertainment, as well as a multitude of shopping experiences. Next Generation Events continues to work with the Downtown Business Improvement District to encourage BID members to participate in the market. This partnership has been successful and the number of BID participants has been steadily increasing. The Downtown Market also supports small business and social entrepreneurial venues in partnership with our Sustainability Program and the Downtown Streets Team. ANALYSIS: During the 2016 season the Market will continue with its modified traditional footprint to begin at Looten's Place instead of Lincoln Ave or Cijos Street in order to create a more intimate and functional layout. This layout provides less traffic impact on the core of the Downtown and also provides a more pedestrian friendly environment. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the closure of Fourth Street from Cijos Street to B Street; "A" Street between Fifth Avenue and the entry to the Parking structure; Lootens Place between Fifth Avenue and Commercial Place; and Cijos Street from Fourth to Commercial from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: 11-19 Council Meeting: 03/07/2016 Disposition: Resolution 14073 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 The Market will normally only operate down to Looten's Place for the majority season (one block less than requested). Most or all markets will not go beyond Looten's Place except as needed due to construction or other factors. City Staff will work with Next Generation Events to ensure any changes are diligently planned and stay within the boundaries of all City expectations. FISCAL IMPACT The Downtown San Rafael Market requires support from Police and City Event Operations staff. The City agreed to fund the Police overtime costs pursuant to Resolution #13290 adopted on January 17, 2012. ACTION REQUIRED: Approve resolution authorizing the proposed street closures. OPTIONS: The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter: 1. Approve Resolution 2. Adopt resolution with modifications. 3. Direct staff to return with more information. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution ATTACHMENTS: Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 14073 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF CITY STREETS FOR THE SEASONAL DOWNTOWN SAN RAFAEL MARKET ON THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM APRIL 7TH, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2016,5:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. WHEREAS, the seasonal Downtown San Rafael Market occurs on Thursday evenings from April through September each year. The 2016 Market will run from April 7t1i, 2016 through September 29th, 2016 on Fourth Street from Cijos Street to B Street; and WHEREAS, after reviewing plans for the event 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 below streets should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the times shown below. 1. Fourth Street from "B" Street to Cijos Street from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 2. "A" Street between Fifth Avenue and the entry to the Parking structure, Lootens Place between Fifth Avenue and Commercial Place, and Cijos Street from Fourth to Commercial from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 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 the above listed streets for the dates and times described above. I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, 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 the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the seventh day of March, 2016, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet with each submittal of a staff report before approval by the City Council. Save staff report (including this cover sheet) along with all related attachments in the Team Drive (T:) --> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 4 AGENDA ITEM APPROVAL PROCESS 4 [DEPT - AGENDA TOPIC] Agenda Item # Date of Meeting: 3/7/2016 From: Brian Auger Department: Economic Development Date: 2/10/2016 Topic: Event Road Closure Subject: Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of City streets, Fourth Street from Lincoln Avenue to B Street, for the seasonal Downtown San Rafael Market on Thursday evenings from April 7th 2016 through September 29th , 2016, Spm to l Opm Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Professional Services Agreement ❑ Other: APPROVALS ® Finance Director Remarks: approved 2/19 ® City Attorney Remarks: LG -Approved 2/18/16 with changes shown. ® Author, review and accept City Attorney / Finance changes Remarks: Accepted all changes. ® City Manager Remarks: