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Home My WebLink AboutED Street Closure; Blues BBQ 2014Department: Economic Development Agenda Item No: 73o f M7 eeti g Meeting Date: February 18, 2014 Prepared by: Stephanie Lovette City Manager Approval,-)? Economic Development Manage SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing temporary closure of Downtown City streets to accommodate Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival event on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 P.M. �ss ZNW2, �-i W BACKGROUND: The City of San Rafael has had a variety of renditions of Blues and Barbeque events for over thirty years. The event organizer, Team PRO Event Inc., re -designed the event in 2006 as 'The Great American Blues & Barbeque' to become a professional blues music event and national barbeque competition. However, in 2010 the event was postponed due to the expenses related to producing the event and the downturn in the economy. For 2014, the Business Improvement District recommended this event receive funds from the Target Settlement. The Target Settlement funds and a revitalized economy allow this popular event to return to Downtown San Rafael. The event will feature high quality, unique barbequed foods, beer sampling and a top brand musical line up. ANALYSIS: The Great American Blues & Barbeque has been a vital annual event for the City and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to bring this event back. This is a celebration of American roots music featuring Bay Area blues artists and American traditional BBQ'd food. The event will feature a professionally sanctioned BBQ competition. The BBQ competition, growing from it succession of success since 2006 is a destination contest this year for many professional BBQ-ists from all over the United States. Guests at the festival will also enjoy tasting beers from unique local breweries. There will also be a music market with a variety of alluring, unique and historical merchandise and information. The event benefits Prader -Willi Syndrome Research which now has created a full time local office in Mill Valley due to the success of the prior Blues and BBQ Festivals. This year the event will expand to Lincoln Avenue to accommodate the growing demand from the BBQ vendors and the merchandise. The event will begin at I I a.m. and end at Council Meeting: Lf Disposition: k1L 11111113yaAAM, For safety and welfare of pedestrian and auto traffic, staff is recommending the following streets be closed from 6:30am to 9:00pm on Sunday, July 20, 2014 for event set up and teardown*. 1. Fourth Street from Clios Street to A Street 2. Lootens Place from City parking structure entry to Fifth Avenue The proposal has been coordinated with the Police and Fire Departmentsthe Downtown merchants and the Public Works Department. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no substantial fiscal impact as all direct City costs are paid for by the event producer. • Approve Resolution as presented • Direct Staff to make changes to the Resolution • Do Not approve the Resolution ..................... NO a' i• i ! - IRT A ms Attachments: A: Proposal from Team Pro. Event, Inc. Approve resolution authorizing temporary closure of Downtown City streets to accommodate Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival event on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 6:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.nj WHEREAS, the Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival event occurs in Downtown San Rafael on Sunday, July 20, 2014,; and 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 downtown areathe streets shown below should be temporarily closed to through traffic for the date and times as specified below. Streets to be closed on July 20, 2014 from 6:30am to 9:00pm: I Fourth Street from Clios Street to A Street 2. Lootens Place from City parking structure entry to Fifth Avenue q1I 11 - 1111 1 ♦ 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 streets for the date and times described above. 1,, 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 Tuesday, the eighteenth day of February, 2014, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Colin, Connolly, McCullough & Mayor Phillips NOES: Councilmembers: Nong ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk Attachment A -11 �� r-o-walw, of] it 1 1go aIM Makk 11MV BLUES 1 BARBEQUE 4 IMIMIN — --- i` `op•d for The Business Improvement District & The City of San Rafael I -M Designed and Produced b Team PRO Event Inc.] I P.O Box 315 Mill Valley, CA 94942 (415) 383-3470 or 2 Email proeventkaol.com website www.teamproevent.com The Fourth Annual THE GREAT AMERICAN BLUES & BARBEQUE FESTIVAL EVENT SUMMARY The 2014 Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival will be building on the success of three years of this event 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. This year's event is to be held on Sunday, July 20th, 2014. It will take place once again in the center of the City of San Rafael. The closure of Fourth Street for this event provides a geographic and philosophical location both at the center of the City's business district and the heart of Marin County. In 2007 we requested the additional closure of Fourth to Cijos Street, to allow additional exhibitor space and provide an option to relocate our barbeque presentation away from buildings, etc. This nis addition worked out well and is now a part of the master site plan. This Festival celebrates San Rafael and Mai-in's outstanding heritage of great music, it's world famous musicians and the great American roots of the blues. The Festival promotes Marin and San Rafael merchants, businesses and the many local organizations supporting and promoting music. The Festival showcases Marin's wealth of musical creativity and resources. Opportunities abound for Marin based performing blues artists and groups to participate. Vendor displays and presentations will range from antique and handmade musical instruments to cutting edge music and sound equipment. Performances of local and national blues artists will be featured on the main stage. Food concessions will focus on the great American original, Barbeque, in all its varied glory. The finest in local brews, wines and other fine beverages will fill out the equation for fun. The Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival will again promote awareness and support for Prader - Willi Syndrome research. Producer: This Event is planned and executed by Mill Valley based Team PRO Event, Inc. in association with the City of San Rafael's Economic Development. Date: Sunday, July !20th,, 2014 Hours of Event: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Attendance: 3,,500 plug Medl*a Coverage: Television, Radio, Magazine, and Newspapers ��hi*cs: Broad based age and race, with sop.1iisticated tastes and mid to upper income. 3 The Fourth Annual 3 Great American Blues & Barbeque Festival Great American Main Stage - Entertainment will feature Marin based musical artists, who are regionally and nationally recognized for their passionate performance of the Blues. Many or these performers have made significant contributions to the enjoyment and preservation of the great American original musical Art form, the Blues. Food and Beverage Concessions — Showcasing another great American original, the food will focus on traditional to contemporary barbeque menus. Local restaurants and professional vendors will participate. Music Marketplace — A presentation of individuals and local retail purveyors of classic and custom new and used musical instruments. Local musical artists will present the works on CDs for sale. Musical Instrument and Equipment Swap n Sale — A bazaar of musical treasures from individual's garages to their personal collections. Owners will offer their unique items for sale or trade. Music Arts Gallery - A presentation of fine artists and craftspeople showcasing their musical themed works for show and sale. Micro Brew Sampling- Featuring the foremost brews available in Marin and beyond. The 9006 "Great American Blues Brew" will be awarded by secret public ballot Sponsor/Partner Presentations — Onsite presentations by supportive corporate, local businesses and organizations, from music stores and barbeque retailers to local banks and auto dealers. Beneficiary Presentation — The event will promote awareness and support for Prader -Willi Syndrome research and the Richard de Lone Housing Project, through onsite presentation and volunteer involvement. This illness is the most common genetic causes of childhood obesity. It is essentially unknown to the general public. CITY OF SAN RAFAEJ INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMERIT, ORDINANCE _ APPROVAL FROM: Stephanie Lovette DEPARTMENT: Economic Development !' -• 1 2014 Resolution i •temporary! Downtown toaccommodateGreat American` • BarbequeFestivaleventon i .July 20, 2014 from• • In IT ! e • u ent E! 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