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Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Temporary Closing of Portions of Washington Boulevard, Washington Place, and Centinela Avenue in Connection with the 2015 CicLAvia Special Event, a City Sponsored Event, to be Held on August 9, 2015 and Adopting Related Rules and Regulations.
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Contact Person/Dept: Rudolph Galindo/PWD
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/22/15);
Department Approval: Charles Herbertson (07/22/15)
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the temporary closing of portions of Washington Boulevard, Washington Place and Centinela Avenue in connection with the CicLAvia Culver City event, a City sponsored event (2015 CicLAvia), to be held on August 9, 2015 and adopting related rules and regulations.
BACKGROUND:
During the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on March 10, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 2014-R003 which approved a joint application with the City of Los Angeles and CicLAvia for grant funds through Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) Open Streets Program for the CicLAvia Culver City event. On July 3, 2014, the City received notification from Metro that the joint application was approved.
During the Regular Meeting of the City Council held on June 22, 2015, the City Council approved City sponsorship of the 2015 CicLAvia.
During the Regular Meeting of the Committee on Permits and Licenses (Committee) held on July 22, 2015, the Committee approved a permit application submitted by CicLAvia for the 2015 CicLAvia. The approved permit contains a condition that its approval is subject to the City Council’s approval of the street closures related to the 2015 CicLAvia.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 21101(e), staff has prepared the proposed resolution for the City Council’s consideration. The proposed resolution contains a recommended finding that the closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the streets during the temporary closing. The proposed resolution also contains the rules and regulations related to the proposed temporary closure of the streets related to the 2015 CicLAvia.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Adoption of the proposed resolution does not create a fiscal impact to the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Resolution
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt a resolution approving the temporary closing of portions of Washington Boulevard, Washington Place and Centinela Avenue in connection with the CicLAvia Culver City event, a City