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 Formula Drift Pro Championship. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The 10th Annual Formula Drift Pro Championship will be held in Long Beach from April 10 through 11, 2015. 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, which provides for the temporary closure of a portion of Shoreline Drive between Ocean Boulevard and Shoreline Village Drive. 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 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, in order to expedite the execution of the Resolution in time for the event, which is scheduled for April 10 through 11, 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 FORMULA DRIFT PRO CHAMPIONSHIP
Respectfully Submitted,
PATRICK H. WEST
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