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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Temporary Street Closures for Centennial CelebrationCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 3 September 12, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Daniel K. Ohl, Deputy City Attorney ext. 3131, dohl @city.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF COURT AVENUE, 20TH STREET, 22ND STREET, 23RD STREET, WASHINGTON STREET, SELECTED PARKING LOTS, NEWPORT & BALBOA BEACHES AND PIERS AND PENINSULA PARK FOR THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution attached to this memorandum. DISCUSSION: As part of the upcoming centennial celebration, a number of activities are planned at the piers and surrounding areas. Staff has determined that it is necessary to temporarily close limited portions of certain streets, both piers, beach areas around the piers, Peninsula Park and portions of selected parking lots in order to allow for set up and parking for the events, and, for the events. themselves. The resolution identifies which streets and areas will be closed and what areas will have restricted access. The following areas are proposed for closure: 1. A portion of McFadden parking lot which may be reserved for vendor parking 2. The Oceanfront lot on Oceanfront west adjacent to McFadden Plaza which will be used as a shuttle drop off point and will be reserved for vendors and exhibitors 3. Court Avenue from 20th Street to McFadden Plaza which will be closed to vehicular traffic as will 20th Street from Court Avenue to Oceanfront east along with the paved access road to lifeguard headquarters and the headquarters .building Temporary Closure of Centennial Celebration September 12, 2006 Page 2 4. 22nd and 23rd Street from Balboa to the Oceanfront lot will be closed and used as a bus drop off route 5. 15"' Street from Balboa to Oceanfront. 6. Both piers and areas around each pier on the beach will be closed to allow for the setup and firework show 7. Washington Street from Edgewater Place /Bay Avenue to Oceanfront, as the area will be used as an art walk 8. The A & B street parking lots which will be reserved for entertainment and vendor parking 9. Designated portions of the parking lots adjacent to the Balboa pier which will be reserved for City staff and volunteers, VIP parking, City equipment and vehicles, bike parking and an area for chalk art Maps are attached to more clearly identify the areas slated for closure. General Services, Public Works, Utilities, and Recreation & Senior Services have determined which portions should be closed to allow for the setup and the holding of the events themselves with minimum disruption to the public. Environmental Review: This is not a project under CEQA. Public Notice: Funding Availability: Alternatives: Prepared & Submitted Attachments: Resolution F:luserlcatlsharedlsvlstreet closures centennial R1 RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF COURT AVENUE, 20TH STREET, 22ND STREET, 23RD STREET, WASHINGTON STREET, SELECTED PARKING LOTS, NEWPORT & BALBOA BEACHES AND PIERS AND PENNISULA PARK FOR THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION . SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Newport Beach finds and declares as follows: A. The City is planning coordinated all day events at each of its piers and surrounding property in celebration of the centennial anniversary; B. The centennial celebration is anticipated to attract thousands of residents and visitors, creating traffic problems, parking demands and pedestrian congestion near each pier; C. Many residents and visitors will use public streets to celebrate the occasion which will impede efforts to plan and coordinate the centennial celebration of both locations; D. Other public areas are needed for organizing and holding celebration events, including firework displays off each pier; E. The temporary closure of portions of the streets and public areas is necessary for the safety and protection of persons using such during the centennial celebration; F. The Vehicle Code of the State of California permits the temporary closure of portions of any street for celebration or local special events when the Legislative body designates by resolution the. closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons using the street during temporary closing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach as follows: SECTION 2: A. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, Division 11 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, the Newport Beach City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to temporarily close the following streets, parking lots, piers, beaches and parks when the closure is necessary for the health, -1- 3 welfare, and protection of the public during the centennial celebration or similar activities: 1. McFadden parking lot at Balboa Boulevard and McFadden Place. 2. Oceanfront lot on Oceanfront west from McFadden Place past 23rd Street. 3. Court Avenue from 20th Street to McFadden Plaza. 4. 20th street from Court Avenue to Oceanfront west, and the paved access path to, and including, lifeguard headquarters. 5. 22nd and 23rd Street from Balboa to Oceanfront west. 6. 15th Street from Balboa to Oceanfront. 7. Newport and Balboa piers and designated ,areas of the beach surrounding each. 8. Washington Street from Edgewater Place /Bay Avenue to Oceanfront east. 9. A & B street parking lots. 10. Peninsula Park. 11. Designated public areas and parking lots adjacent to Balboa Pier. 12. Other designated locations deemed necessary by the City Manager for the safety and protection of the public during the centennial celebration. B. That the authority of the City Manager to temporarily close the streets and areas as listed above is limited the period from 4:00 a.m. on October 8, 2006, to 12:00 a.m, on October 9, 2006. ADOPTED this day of 2006. Don Webb, Mayor ATTEST: LaVonne Harkless, City Clerk F :luserlcatlsharedlsvlresolution no. 2006 -2- y i • P RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF COURT AVENUE, 20TH STREET, 22ND STREET, 23RD STREET, WASHINGTON STREET, SELECTED PARKING LOTS, NEWPORT & BALBOA BEACHES AND PIERS AND PENNISULA PARK FOR THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Newport Beach finds and declares as follows: A. The City is planning coordinated all day events at each of its piers and surrounding property in celebration of the centennial anniversary; B.. The centennial celebration is anticipated to attract thousands of residents and Visitors, creating traffic problems, parking demands and pedestrian congestion near each pier; C. Many residents and visitors will use public streets to celebrate the occasion which will impede efforts to plan and coordinate the centennial celebration of both locations; D. Other public areas are needed for organizing and holding celebration events, including firework displays off each pier; E. The temporary closure of portions of the streets and public areas is necessary for the safety and protection of. persons using such during the centennial celebration; F. The Vehicle Code of the State of California permits the temporary closure of portions of any street for celebration or local special events when the Legislative body designates by resolution the closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons using the street during temporary closing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach as follows: SECTION 2: A. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 1, Division 11 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, the Newport Beach City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to temporarily close the following streets, parking lots, piers, beaches and parks when the closure is necessary for the health, welfare, and protection of the public during the centennial celebration or similar activities: 1. McFadden parking lot at Balboa Boulevard and McFadden Place. 2. Oceanfront lot on Oceanfront west from McFadden Place past 23rd Street. 3. Court Avenue from 20th Street to McFadden Plaza. 4. 20th street from Court Avenue to Oceanfront west, and the paved access path to, and including, lifeguard headquarters. 5. 22nd and 23rd Street from Balboa to Oceanfront west. 6. 15th Street from Balboa to Oceanfront. 7. Newport and Balboa piers and designated areas of the beach surrounding each. 8. Washington Street from Edgewater Place /Bay Avenue to Oceanfront east. 9. A & B street parking lots. 10. Peninsula Park. 11. Designated public areas and parking lots adjacent to Balboa Pier. 12. Other designated locations deemed necessary by the City Manager for the safety and protection of the public during the centennial celebration. B. T44at -tThe authority of the City Manager to temporarily close the streets aad areas as listed above is limited the period from 4:00 a.m. on October 8, 2006, to 12:00 a.m. on October 9, 2006. The authority of the City Manager to close parking lots and other areas is limited to the period from five days prior and 3 days after the event as needed. ADOPTED this day of 2006. Don Webb, Mayor ATTEST: LaVonne Harkless, City Clerk F:lusericatls hared lsv\Resolution\ClosureStreets, d oc