HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15200 (Approval of Special Event Street Closures in San Rafael)RESOLUTION NO. 15200
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF STREETS IN SAN RAFAEL FOR DINING UNDER THE LIGHTS, A SPECIAL EVENT SERIES ON
FOURTH STREET.
WHEREAS, the San Rafael City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the public health
and safety to implement a modified Traffic Plan and Road Closure for all special events in San Rafael
and nearby neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing plans for the events 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 streets should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the dates and locations as specified
in the Staff Report; and
WHEREAS, the specific time periods for the temporary closures described in the Staff Report shall be
as determined by the City staff in consultation with the Police Department, and staff shall give timely
notice to the public of those time periods by signage and/or other appropriate means.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL HEREBY RESOLVES:
1. That all the above findings are true and correct; and
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 listed streets for the locations and dates described in the Staff Report accompanying
this Resolution.
I, Lindsay Lara, City 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 held on the 17th day of April
2023 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