HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15028 (Temporary Street Closure to Support Voces Del Canal)
RESOLUTION NO. 15028
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
ALTO STREET CLOSURE ON FEBRUARY 26, 2022 TO SUPPORT
VOCES DEL CANAL TO HOST AN OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
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, Voces del Canal has partnered with Dominican University to identify and document commonly used
walking routes in the neighborhood with the goal of making recommendations to enhance the routes to improve
public lighting, pedestrian safety and control vehicle speeds: and
WHEREAS, Voces del Canal 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, February 26, 2022 to
host a photography exhibit showcasing ideas for 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, that Alto Street should be temporarily closed to through traffic on
Saturday February 26, 2022 from 9 am to 6 pm 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 7th
day of February 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