REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Slama, Director of Community Services
Subject:
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Adopt Resolutions Nos. 2020-68, 2020-69, 2020-70, 2020-71, 2020-72, 2020-73 and 2020-74 requesting authorization by the City of Huntington Beach and approval from California Department of Transportation for temporary closure of streets for certain special events in 2021
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Statement of Issue:
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires an approved City Council resolution to close Pacific Coast Highway from Beach Boulevard to Warner Avenue, the first block of Main Street, 5th Street, and 12th Street in Sunset Beach for certain special events in 2021.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-68, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Closing of Main Street and 5th Street to Vehicular Traffic for Certain Special Events;” and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-69, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Temporary Closure of 12th Street in Sunset Beach for the Annual Sunset Beach Art Festival and Halloween Party;” and,
C) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-70, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Requesting Caltrans Approve the Closing of Pacific Coast Highway and Certain Ingress and Egress for the Surf City USA Marathon Run;” and,
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Temporary Closure of Portions of Goldenwest Street, Garfield Avenue, Huntington Street, Twin Dolphin Drive, Edwards Street, Ellis Avenue, Talbert Avenue, Seapoint Street, Inlet Drive, Overlook Drive, Summit Drive, Varsity Drive, Main Street, Walnut Avenue, and Central Park Drive for the Surf City USA Marathon Run;” and,
E) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-72, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Requesting Caltrans Approve the Closing of Pacific Coast Highway and Certain Ingress and Egress Within the City of Huntington Beach for the Annual Surf City 10 Run;” and,
F) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-73, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Closing of Pacific Coast Highway for the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks;” and,
G) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-74, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Street Closures for the Fourth of July.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt these resolutions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Certain special events require the closure of portions of Main Street and 5th Street in the downtown area in the interest of public safety, crowd access, and event operation. Caltrans requires a City Council Resolution (Attachment 1) declaring the city’s intention to close the first block of Main Street and 5th Street in order to issue a permit for the closures. A Caltrans permit is needed for these locations because Pacific Coast Highway is a state highway with turn pockets onto Main Street and 5th Street.
Events occurring in 2021 that require the closure of Main Street and 5th Street in downtown Huntington Beach include: Wavecrest Beach Cruiser Meet, California Cruise In, Chili at the Beach, 4th of July Block Party, Surfing Walk of Fame Induction, Surf City Days, HB Air Show Displays, Halloween Activities, and Light a Light of Love. Additional events may be added at a later date.
Another street closure that requires a resolution in order to obtain a Caltrans permit is for the closure of 12th Street in Sunset Beach for the annual Sunset Beach Art Festival and Halloween Party (Attachment 2).
Caltrans also requires a resolution for the closure of Pacific Coast Highway from Beach Boulevard to Warner Avenue for the Surf City USA Marathon Run (Attachment 3) and the Surf City 10 Run (Attachment 5). Attachment 4 authorizes the temporary closure of portions of local streets along the Marathon’s course. While there is some impact on City residents, extensive notification is done to minimize inconvenience. All streets are reopened as soon as public safety permits.
Finally, road closure resolutions are included for the 2021 Fourth of July parade, fireworks, and related activities (Attachments 6 and 7). These closures remain unchanged from the last several years that the event took place.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and modernize public safety service delivery
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2020-68, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach authorizing the closing of Main Street and 5th Street to vehicular traffic for certain special events.”
2. Resolution No. 2020-69, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving the temporary closure of 12th Street in Sunset Beach for the Annual Sunset Beach Art Festival and Halloween Party.”
3. Resolution No. 2020-70, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach requesting Caltrans approve the closing of Pacific Coast Highway and certain ingress and egress for the Surf City USA Marathon Run.”
4. Resolution No. 2020-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving the temporary closure of portions of Goldenwest Street, Garfield Avenue, Huntington Street, Twin Dolphin Drive, Edwards Street, Ellis Avenue, Talbert Avenue, Seapoint Street, Inlet Drive, Overlook Drive, Summit Drive, Varsity Drive, Main Street, Walnut Avenue, and Central Park Drive for the Surf City USA 20 Marathon Run.”
5. Resolution No. 2020-72, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach requesting Caltrans approve the closing of Pacific Coast Highway and certain ingress and egress within the City of Huntington Beach for the Annual Surf City 10 Run.”
6. Resolution No. 2020-73, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving the closing of Pacific Coast Highway for the Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks.”
7. Resolution No. 2020-74, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach authorizing street closures for the Fourth of July.”