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Agenda Item No: 3 n.
Meeting Date: August 15, 2011
Department: Economic Development
Prepared by: Stephanie Lovette, Acting Director -,;:�. City Manager Approval: L
SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing street closure for the West End Neighborhood
Annual Picnic of Neame Avenue from Santa Margarita to West Crescent Dr.
on Sunday, September 18, 2011, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution authorizing closure of Neame Avenue from
Santa Margarita Dr. to West Crescent Dr for the West End Neighborhood Picnic on Sunday,
September 18, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BACKGROUND: The West End Neighborhood has organized an annual picnic for several
years. Initially, it was it was held at private homes, and as it grew, moved into First United
Methodist Church. Last year, it was held on Neame Avenue with a street closure granted by the
City. The picnic event was a successful and fun gathering for the neighborhood community, and
they are requesting the same closure for this year's event.
ANALYSIS: City staff will work with the neighborhood to help coordinate the street closure.
Last year's event did not generate any City concerns, and none are anticipated for this year.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
ACTION REQUIRED: Approve the attached resolution.
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
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Council Meeting:
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RESOLUTION NO. 13223
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURE FOR THE
WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD ANNUAL PICNIC OF NEAME
AVENUE FROM SANTA MARGARITA TO WEST CRESCENT
DR. ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
WHEREAS, the West End Neighborhood Annual Picnic requires a temporary
closure of Neame Avenue from Santa Margarita Dr. to West Crescent Dr from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m.
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 West End Neighborhood, the above street should be
temporarily closed to through traffic for the date and time described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 street 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, the fifteenth day of
August, 2011 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT,
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY.
SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO.
DATE OF MEETING: 8-15-2011
FROM: Stephanie Lovette
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
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DATE: August 9, 2010 r r
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Resolution authorizing street closure for the West End Neighborhood Annual Picnic of Neame
Avenue from Santa Margarita to West Crescent Dr. on Sunday, September 18, 2011, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Departrhent Head (signature)
(LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY)
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