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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, and walkways in connection with the 2021 Formula Drift Pro Championship. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The 15th Annual Formula Drift Pro Championship will be held in Long Beach from September 17 through 18, 2021. This event will attract over 25,000 people to the City of Long Beach (City). 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. 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 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 forwarded to newspapers serving the greater Long Beach area asking for their cooperation to publicize these plans as a public service during the weeks prior to the event.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony on June 1, 2021 and by Budget Management Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on June 8, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 6, 2021, to expedite the execution of the Resolution in time for the event.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with City Council priorities. There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER