HomeMy WebLinkAboutED Internation Festival Road ClosureCITY OF
SAN RAFAEL
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 5
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2009
REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALTO STREET FROM
LARKSPUR STREET TO BELVEDERE STREET & BELVEDERE STREET FROM LOUISE STREET TO
VERDI STREET AND TIBURON STREET FROM MARKET STREET TO LARKSPUR STREET TO
ALLOW FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH, 2009
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FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ,
SUBMITTED BY: / vg; tti Gz► Wlk-r" APPROVED BY:
Nancy Mackle, Economic De elopment Director en dhoff, City Manager
DATE: September 16, 2009
Streets to be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
1. Alto Street from Larkspur Street,to Market Street.
2. Belvedere Street from Louise Street to Verdi Street
3. Tiburon Street from Market Street to Larkspur Street
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
BACKGROUND: The Canal Welcome Center has supported and promoted many successful Canal
events highlighting and helping the local residents and culture. This request for the approval of street
closures to accommodate the Fifth Annual International Festival is in line with the lineage of past events
providing for a fun, safe, lively and educational event experience for residents and visitors. This event has
grown from a one block community celebration to its current inception covering more than three blocks.
This growth is indicative of the importance and success of this annual event.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Event Staff will coordinate with each department and assist.
ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Event Proposal
Attachment B: Map of Event Layout
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.:
City Council Meeting:
Disposition:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ALTO STREET
FROM LARKSPUR STREET TO BELVEDERE STREET, BELVEDERE STREET FROM
LOUISE STREET TO VERDI STREET, AND TIBURON STREET FROM MARKET STREET
TO LARKSPUR STREET TO ALLOW FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2009
FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
WHEREAS, The Fifth Annual International Festival for the Canal Necessitates a Temporary Street
Closure on October 1 lth, 2009;
Streets to be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
1. Alto Street from Larkspur Street to Market Street.
2. Belvedere Street from Louise Street to Verdi Street
3. Tiburon Street from Market Street to Larkspur 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
area, the above street in the Canal area should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the date
and times described above.
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 the above listed streets for the date 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, September 21, 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
Canal *
Festival 2009
Event Overview
The 5th Annual International Festival of the Canal is a one day celebration of international
music, dancing, and food in the community. The Festival blends spicy flavors, dancing and
music, integrating the diversity of cultures in San Rafael.
Date October 11, 2009
Time 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location Alto and Belvedere streets, San Rafael, CA
Admission Festival admission is free
Parking Self Parking will be available
Information (415) 526-2486
Presented by Canal Welcome Center
Community Partners: The Canal Community entrepreneurs Association
Attractions
• Live Music (Salsa, Mariachi, Rock, Latin Jazz, Duranguense and more)
• Diverse and International Foods and dances
• The Canal Community Award 2009
• Vendor Marketplace - Colorful artisan & retail items from around the
world
• Kids' Corner Fun — Face -painting, clowns and jumping.
• Food Contests
Attached you will find the map of proposed street closing,
We thank you in advance for your consideration and Support!
iMuchas Gracias!
Sincerely,
DOUGLAS MUNDO
Executive Director
Canal Welcome Center
Attachment A
141 Alto Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 www.canalwelcomecenter.org
