HomeMy WebLinkAboutED Temporary Street Closure - West End Block Party 2023 PPTWest End Block Party - 2023
City Council
July 17, 2023
Special Event Permits – Multi-departmental review: PD, PW, CDD,
Fire, and Econ Dev.
Application Request triggers:
1) Council Approval for Road Closure
2) Special Event Permit with Noise Exception
Permit Process
Special Event closure of Fourth Street from F to G Street – Outdoor
Gathering + Amplified Music
•2021 Dining Under the Lights - COVID-19 Pandemic Response
•2022 Event growth creating West End Block Party
•2023 Application filed for 45 event dates (Th & F) from May to October
Background – West End Block Party
2022/2023 Event Growth Triggers Neighborhood Concerns (9/6/22,
3/20/23 & 5/15/23- Council Outreach):
-Noise
-Late event hours
-Frequency of events (Thurs/Friday – Weekly)
-Insufficient restrooms
-Litter
Neighborhood Concerns
Neighborhood Engagement
Staff Activity:
•Outreached neighbors with concerns (call, email, in-person)
•Mailed Notice – 300’ feet – issues identified
•On-line Survey – 800+ Responses – Majority positive of
event, but issues identified
Event Issues Identified:
Noise, event frequency, alcohol service, hours, litter, and
restroom availability
Event Modifications / Mitigation
Applicant Event Resubmittal
•8 Events (7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, and 10/13)
•Friday Nights
•Amplified Music from 6PM to 9PM
•Road Closure 5PM / Road Open 11PM
Impact Mitigation – PD/CDD
Operations
•Police staff assigned to event
•Litter control before and after event
•3 restrooms provided by participating businesses + condition for additional if event exceeds 150
•Non-Smoking Event Area per Ordinance
Noise
•80 dba limit consistent with noise ordinance limitation
•Measurement by Police staff consistent with City Noise standards
•Required sound board tech for volume control management
Staff Recommendation / Applicant Presentation
Staff Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of streets in
San Rafael for the West End Block Party 2023.
Applicant Presentation:
Downtown Business Improvement District
Pint Size Lounge/Whipper Snapper Restaurant