HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11152 authorizing the Public Works Director to Approve Temporary Closures of City Streets for Special Events, Construction Activities or Other PurposesR 11152
RESOLUTION NO. 11152 (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO APPROVE TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF CITY
STREETS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OR
OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Sections 21101(e) allows municipalities to adopt
rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution authorizing the closure any street temporarily for
celebrations, special events, or other purposes when in the opinion of the local authorities having
jurisdiction or a public officer or employee that the local authority designates by resolution, the
closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street
during the temporary closing; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Sections 21101(f) allows municipalities to adopt
rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution authorizing the closure of entry to, or exit from,
or both, from any street by means of islands, curbs, traffic barriers, or other roadway design
features to implement the circulation element of a general plan adopted pursuant to Article 6
(commencing with Section 65350) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.
The rules and regulations authorized by this subdivision shall be consistent with the responsibility
of local government to provide for the health and safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 11118 (2020 Series) currently authorizes the
City Manager to implement strategies proposed as part of the Open SLO program, which includes
authorization of temporary street closures to vehicle traffic during the one-year Open SLO pilot
program; and
WHEREAS, the City may choose to pursue additional temporary street closures beyond
the one-year Open SLO pilot program for special events or construction activities were deemed
necessary for the safety and protection of the public; and
WHEREAS, a proper temporary traffic control and detour plan will be required to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Director for any proposed street closures; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works, the Police Department, and Fire
Department have no objections provided that emergency vehicle access will be available if needed
during the temporary closure of the street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorizes the Public Works Director or their designee(s), as defined in
City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Section 10.08, to approve the temporary closure of public
streets for special events, construction activities, or other purposes where it is the opinion of the
Public Works Director or their designee(s) that closure of the street is necessary for the safety and
protection of persons who use that portion of the street.
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SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any other City policy or procedure, the Public Works
Director or their designee(s) shall be authorized to review and approve on behalf of the City any
and all temporary traffic control, signage and public noticing plans associated with implementation
any proposed temporary street closures.
SECTION 3. Environmental Review. The potential temporary closure of public streets
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) as follows:
The project is categorically exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) because the actions identified in the program are limited to the permitting,
leasing, and minor alteration of existing public facilities, including existing str eets,
sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian trails, which would not result in the creation of additional
automobile lanes. The program would result in a negligible expansion of existing
commercial uses and a negligible expansion of the public’s use of City right-of-way, as the
uses included in the temporary program would not vary from the current uses of
commercial businesses, residential areas, or public access within the City’s right -of-way.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Stewart, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Christianson, Pease, Stewart, Vice Mayor Gomez and
Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of August 2020.
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Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington, City Clerk