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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Pine Avenue from Fourth Street to Fifth Street (Phase-II), to through vehicular traffic for increased outdoor activities and a stronger economic recovery, from September 25, 2020 through December 31, 2020, or until the Safer at Home Health Order for Control of COVID-19 changes, whichever comes first. (District 1)
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 temporary street closure of Pine Avenue was included in the Open Streets Initiative.
On August 18, 2020, under emergency COVID-19 guidelines, City Council approved the temporary closure of Pine Avenue, from First Street to Third Street (Phase I), which began effective August 14, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. through October 31, 2020, or until the Health Order changes, whichever comes first. On September 15, 2020, the City Council voted to expand and extend the temporary closure of Pine Avenue until at least the end of 2020, this term extension now applies to Phase I.
The temporary closure of an additional segment of Pine Avenue, from Fourth Street to Fifth Street (Phase II), began effective September 25, 2020 through December 31, 2020, or until the Health Order changes, whichever comes first. City Council adoption of the Resolution authorizes the temporary closure of Pine Avenue from Fourth Street to Fifth Street (Phase II).
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