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HomeMy WebLinkAboutED Marin County Half Marathon 2017SAN RAFAEL THE CITY WITH A MISSION Agenda Item No: 4.d Meeting Date: March 6, 2017 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Economic Development Prepared by: Brian Auger, Events Coordinator City Manager Approval: TOPIC: Marin County Half Marathon 1,66; SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE EASTBOUND LANE OF PT. SAN PEDRO ROAD FROM RIVIERA DRIVE TO BISCAYNE DRIVE, FOR THE MARIN COUNTY HALF MARATHON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017, FROM 7AM TO 1 PM. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution authorizing temporary closure of Pt. San Pedro Road from Riviera Drive to Biscayne Drive for the Marin County Marathon, on Sunday, , April 30, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. BACKGROUND: The ninth annual Marin County Half Marathon, 10k & 5k will be held Sunday morning, April 30, 2017, beginning at 7:30 am, at McNear's Beach County Park. This is a not for profit event produced by the Sustainable Sports Foundation. All net proceeds benefit the foundation's unique program of giving under -served children in this community the opportunity to learn how to swim and be safe in and around the water. The entire Spring Splash Week at San Rafael's Marin YMCA, which gives 350 kids from low-income families the chance to learn this important life skill, is paid for by Sustainable Sports Foundation. Approximately 1,500 local participants will take part this year. At the conclusion of 2016 Sustainable Sports Foundation events season, (Marathon, Triathlon & Swim Challenge), the non-profit has raised over one million dollars in funds to support the swimming program as well as other local and national charities. ANALYSIS: The event producer, Mark Liebert, will notify local residents in the Peacock Gap area (via mail to residents or to home owner associations) of the event details. In the seven years of this event, Mr. Liebert has received positive responses from the residents regarding the event. Up to fifteen hundred participants are expected to take part in the event. All marketing and production is done by the event organizer. FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: 11-19 Council Meeting: 03/06/2017 Disposition: Resolution 14287 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 Eastbound San Pedro Road from Riviera Drive to Biscayne Drive will be closed. All tributary roads will be open with closure controls and detours as designated by the Police Department. The event will be coordinated with Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments. FISCAL IMPACT: A minimum number of Police Officers will be required and the producer will pay for all related Police and City Staff Services. Cleanup is being handled by the event producer. There will be no cost to the City. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: A variety of media (print & social), ads, posters & networking will be utilized to provide the widest margin of effective outreach possible. OPTIONS: The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter: 1. Adopt Staff's recommended Resolution. 2. Adopt resolution with modifications. 3. Direct staff to return with more information. 4. Take no action. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution. ATTACHMENT: • Resolution CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLUTION NO. 14287 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE EASTBOUND LANE OF PT. SAN PEDRO ROAD FROM RIVIERA DRIVE TO BISCAYNE DRIVE, FOR THE MARIN COUNTY MARATHON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017, FROM 7AM TO 1 PM WHEREAS, the annual Marin County Marathon event will occur on Sunday, April 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, the SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL determined and recommended that, in the interest of the safety and welfare of pedestrian and auto traffic in the Peacock Gap area, the street below should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the date and times specified below. Street to be closed on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Eastbound Pt. San Pedro Road from Riviera Drive to Biscayne Drive NOW, THEREFORE THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES that all of the above findings are true and correct; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 BEIRNE, 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 6th day of March, 2017 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough and Mayor Phillips NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet with each submittal of a staff report before approval by the City Council. Save staff report (including this cover sheet) along with all related attachments in the Team Drive (T:) --> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 4 AGENDA ITEM APPROVAL PROCESS 4 [DEPT - AGENDA TOPIC] Agenda Item # Date of Meeting: 3/6/2017 From: Brian Auger Department: Economic Development Date: 1/25/2017 Topic: Marin County Half Marathon Subject: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PT. SAN PEDRO ROAD FROM RIVIERA DRIVE TO BISCAYNE DRIVE FOR MARIN COUNTY HALF MARATHON SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 FROM 7AM TO IPM. Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Professional Services Agreement ® Other: Staff Report APPROVALS ® Finance Director Remarks: Approved - MM 2/27 ® City Attorney Remarks: Approved with changes to the Staff Report and Resolution. ETD. 2/27/17 ® Author, review and accept City Attorney / Finance changes Remarks: Accepted all changes, item is final ® City Manager Remarks: