HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13033 (West End Picnic)RESOLUTION NO. 13033
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSURES FOR THE WEST END
NEIGHBORHOOD ANNUAL PICNIC ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
ON NEAME AVENUE FROM SANTA MARGARITA DR.
TO WEST CRESCENT DR. FROM 8 A.M. — 6 P.M.
WHEREAS, the West End Neighborhood Annual Picnic requires a temporary closure of a City
street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as specified below:
1. Neame Avenue from Santa Margarita Dr. to West Crescent Dr.
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
West End Neighborhood, the above street 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 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 sixteenth day of August, 2010 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
AGENDA ITEM NO.: 16
MEETING DATE: August 16, 2010
REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Street Closure for the West End Neighborhood Annual Picnic on
Sunday, September 26, 2010 on Neame Avenue from Santa Margarita Dr. to W st Crescent Dr. from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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SUBMITTED BY: I �Ct �l �u 416 c be l.r k, Kk APPROVED BY:
Nancy Mackle, Economic Development) Director Ken Nordhoff, City Manager
DATE: August 10, 2010
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Approve Resolution authorizing closure of the following City Street for the West End Neighborhood
Picnic on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1) Neame Avenue from Santa Margarita Dr. to West Crescent Dr.
BACKGROUND:
Since the West End neighborhood has no park, they have requested a temporary street closure to
accommodate their annual picnic. When this annual picnic was first held approximately eight years ago,
it was held at private homes. For the past five years, the First United Methodist Church allowed the use
of their small parking lot on Greenfield Ave. & Ross Valley Dr. The picnic has been quite successful and
attendance has increased to the point that the church parking lot is no longer adequate.
In order to continue this annual neighborhood celebration, staff is requesting a street closure to safely
accommodate this yearly gathering. City staff will work with the neighborhood to help coordinate the
street closure.
FISCAL IMPACT: none
ACTION REQUIRED: Approve Resolution.
ATTACHMENT A: Letter from Homeowners' Association
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.:
City Council Me 11
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Disposition: ::Y ' A, �
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
TIME: 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
STREET: NEAME Ave.
(Between Santa Margarita Dr. & W. Crescent Dr. — map attached)
ACTIVITIES: BBQs, Dining, Jumpie House, Crafts for kids, Portrait Artist, Balloon
Artists, Tentative Raffle
As event coordinator of the West End Neighborhood Annual Picnic, I would like to hold it on the
above street this year. This event is in association with the West End Neighborhood Association
and is open to all residents of the West End (homeowners and renters).
BACKGROUND: Unfortunately, the West End neighborhood has no park. When the picnic
was first held approximately eight years ago, it was held at private homes. For the past five
years, the First United Methodist Church allowed the use of their small parking lot on Greenfield
Ave. & Ross Valley Dr. The picnic has been quite successful and attendance has increased to
the point that the church parking lot is no longer adequate.
I believe Neame Street would be a good site for this year's picnic. Neame Street is located on
the north side of Fourth Street. The street is short with only 7 houses. I personally talked to each
homeowner on Neame Street and received verbal approval from all of them to close the street for
a picnic. They also said they would not park their cars on the street that day. I spoke with SRPD
Sergeant Jonathan Bean and he stated he didn't see any problem closing this street for the picnic.
There is no cost to attendees and the neighborhood association provides all food and beverages.
The residents bring sweets to share. There will be entertainment for children which will be
supervised. There may be music but it will not be amplified. A drawing is attached showing the
layout.
If approved, I request street barriers for each end of the street from City staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (415) 258-0351 or via email at
shmoss88@earthliiik.net.
Thank you,
Sharlene Moss
ATTACHMENT A