HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 15341 (Special Event Street Closure in San Rafael)RESOLUTION NO. 15341
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE
OF NEAME AVENUE IN SAN RAFAEL
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 a special event in San Rafael;
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
street should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the date, time, and location as specified in the
Staff Report; and
WHEREAS, the specific time periods for the temporary closure is 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 Neame Avenue for the following duration and purposes:
Event: West End Neighborhood Association Block Party
Date(s): September 22, 2024 (Sunday)
Closure Location(s): Neame Avenue: Santa Margarita Avenue to West Crescent Drive
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Closure Time: 09:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3. CEQA. The City Council hereby determines that the proposed temporary street closure is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 4 subsection (e), because the action
involves the temporary use of land having negligible or no impact on the environment. The City
Council directs staff to file a notice of exemption.
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 3rd day of
September 2024 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk