TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rick Otto, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Publics Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Approval of temporary street closures for approved special events. Resolution No. 11309.
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2. SUMMARY
The closure of City streets and parking lots, and suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions to support special events require annual City Council action. While there is still uncertainty over when public health guidelines will allow for special events to take place, the City should prepare for their potential occurrence by approving anticipated special events/pageants and authorizing the closure of portions of public streets for the remainder of the 2021 Calendar Year.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Adopt Resolution No.11309. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the temporary closure of portions of public streets for approved special events.
2. Approve closure of municipal parking lots and temporary suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions for certain events and dates occurring in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
b: Deliver high quality and safe recreational, social, environmental, educational and cultural services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
In August 1997, City Council approved a process for allowing special events/pageants that will close the Plaza and adjacent public streets in a single action. The Council-approved criteria allow the Plaza to be closed for special events for up to twenty days per year, with no more than twelve of those being either a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. This year's request is under the assumption that the California Department of Public Health safety guidelines will allow for public gatherings and includes Plaza closures of eight days total, six of which fall on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
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