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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Pine Avenue from First Street to Third Street (Phase-I), to through vehicular traffic for increased outdoor activities and a stronger economic recovery, from August 14, 2020, through October 31, 2020, or until the Safer at Home Health Order for Control of COVID-19 (Health Order) changes, whichever comes first. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
On May 19, 2020, the City Council requested the City Manager to create an open streets initiative and explore ways to open more public space throughout Long Beach to allow for increased outdoor activities and stronger economic recovery, while maintaining appropriate physical distancing, in accordance with the current Safer at Home Health Order (Health Order).
On June 16, 2020, to support COVID-19 recovery for businesses and residents, the City Council approved an Open Streets Initiative to temporarily transform public areas into safe spaces for physically-distanced activity. Partnering with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA), a full street closure of Pine Avenue was included in the Open Streets Initiative. Under emergency COVID-19 guidelines, the closure of Pine Avenue, from First Street to Third Street, will begin effective Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. and extend through October 31, 2020, or until the Health Order changes, whichever comes first.
The City of Long Beach (City) has issued Health Orders restricting activities of the community as a means of slowing the spread of COVID-19. The Health Orders are in alignment with efforts in the region, including Los Angeles County Public Health, the City of Los Angeles, and Pasadena Public Health, as well as the statewide order issued by Governor Newsom on March 19, 2020.
City Council adoption of the Resolution authorizes the temporary closure of Pine Avenue from First Street to Third Street (Phase-I).
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