HomeMy WebLinkAboutED Street Closure; Autistry Faire; 2013Department: Economic Development
Agenda Item No: 3, d
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Meeting Date: September 16,2013
Prepared by: Stephanie Lovette, Economic City Manager Approval- , _rutll�
Development Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing street closure for the 2 nd Annual Autistry Faire: Cardboar4l
Carnival on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 on 37 Duffy Place from Irwin Street, 8am-7pm
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BACKGROUND: Autistry Studios is a San Rafael non-profit supporting the educational, vocational and
lifestyle support of Children and Adults with Autism, Asperger's and other similar challenges. The Autistry
Faire- Cardboard Carnival is a fundraiser and celebration of the efforts of the organization as well as the
accomplishment of their students. The requested road closure will allow for a day long fundraising faire
and carnival event at and around their office and studio. The neighborhood has been notified and
supports the event. Police and Fire Safety have reviewed and are in support of the event.
For further information see from Autistry Studios
1. Duffy Place from Irwin Street to the west end of Duffy Place
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact estimated at this time.
OPTIONS:
Accept the street closure as proposeii,
Modify the street to be closed.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Letter From Autistry Studios
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Council Meeting:
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING
i STREET CLOSURES i ANNUAL a i FAIRE:
CARDBOARD ` i` •` OCTOBER 2013 ON PLACE FROM IRWIN
STREET,
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WHEREAS, the 2 nd Annual Autistry Faire: Cardboard Carnival on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 on 37
Duffy Place
necessitates
M temporary
•I • ` of Duffy Place specified • `
1. Duffy Place from Irwin Street from 8 a.m. to 7 p..
WHERFAS, 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 downtown
area, the above street should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the date and times described above.
1. That all of the above findI*iTk-,-,s are true •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, ESTH R. 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 September, 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Colin, Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
Brian Auger
City of San Rafael Events Coordinator
1313 Fifth Avenue,
San Rafael, CA 9.901
August 12, 2013
Dear Brian,
Thank you for your help and advice on Autistry I s fall event — the Autistry Faire: Cardboard
Carnival. Below is a short description of our event and I have also attached a map of the Duffy
Place showing the location of our booths.
2nd Annual Autistry Faire: Cardboard Carnival
Date: Sunday, October 27, 2013
Time: 12-4 P.m.
Where: 37 Duffy Place, San Rafael
The Autistry Faire is a fundraising event supporting Autistry Studios, a nonprofit organization
offering pre -vocational programs that promote growth and independence for teens and adults
with Autism, Asperger's or other similar challenges.
The Faire will feature carnival games, food booths, live music, and a 40' racetrack for radio
controlled cars. We expect between 200 — 250 people of all ages to attend.
We will ask the San Rafael City Counsel for permission to close Duffy Place from 37 to the end of
the street on Sunday, Oct 27th beginning at 7am, until Bpm.
We will erect a 20' x 30' tent in the rear parking lot of Easy Automotive. The lot is located across
from 45 Duffy Place.
Please see the attached map for the location of other booths.
I look forward to talking with you tomorrow (Tuesday, 8/13) at loam.
Best,
Janet Lawson, MFI7
CEO /Executive Director
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SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. d
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FROM: --Stephanie Lovette
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
DATE: September 10, 2013
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Resolution authorizing street closures for the 2nd Annual Autist[yFaire: Cardboard Carnival on Sunday, October
27th, 2013 on 37 Duffy Place from Irwin Street, Sam-7pm
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