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 2015 Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Long Beach ePrix. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The 1st Annual FIA Long Beach ePrix will be held in Long Beach April 5, 2015. This event is anticipated to attract over 75,000 people to the City. In order to allow for the staging of this event, a Resolution has been prepared, which provides for the temporary closure of a portion of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Pine Avenue, and adjacent streets, alleys and walkways. 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 Alamitos parking lot and Marina access road. Directional signage shall be provided to clearly direct traffic to these areas. The appropriate City Departments have reviewed the requested closure plans.
Traffic management and signage plans shall be shared with the public through various media outlets.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard Anthony on June 17, 2014 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on June 18, 2014.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 1, 2014, to expedite the execution of the Resolution in time for the event, which is scheduled for closure from April 3 through April 5,2015.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact or local job impact associated with the recommended action.
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 2015 FED...
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