TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys and walkways in the City of Long Beach in connection with the conduct of the 2017 Formula Drift Pro Championship. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The 12th Annual Formula Drift Pro Championship will be held in Long Beach from March 31 through April 1, 2017. This event will attract over 25,000 people to the City. In order to allow for the staging of this event, a Resolution has been prepared that provides for the temporary closure of a portion of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive, and various adjacent streets described in the Resolution. This area will be used as part of the venue for the festival, which will also be held on the Marina Green and at Rainbow Lagoon Park. Additional space is required for the safety of event attendees due to projected attendance figures.
Access to the Shoreline Marina and Shoreline Village will be via Shoreline Village Drive. Directional signage will be provided to clearly direct traffic to these areas. The appropriate City Departments have reviewed the requested closure plans.
Traffic management and signage plans will be shared with the public through various media outlets.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony and by Assistant Finance Director Lea Eriksen on November 16, 2016.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 13, 2016, to expedite the execution of the Resolution in time for the event.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE AND REMOVE FROM PUBLIC USE CERTAIN STREETS, ALLEYS, AND WALKWAYS IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE 2017 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
Respectfully Submitted,
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER