CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Authorizing Closure of Sixth Avenue between San Carlos & Mission Streets for Carmel Fire Department Open House

Meeting Date: September 14 , 2010
Prepared by: Heidi Burch

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the closure of Sixth Avenue between San Carlos and Mission Streets between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010, for a Carmel Fire Department open house.

Description: The Carmel Fire Department has requested that Sixth Avenue between San Carlos and Mission Streets be closed between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010, for an open house event.

Overall Cost: City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve this Resolution.

Important Considerations: The Carmel Fire Department is hosting this one-day open house as a fun, family event to highlight fire awareness and safety. Other area fire agencies also will be holding similar events that day in their respective communities. Besides enjoying informational booths and a BBQ hot dog lunch, members of the public may tour the fire station and view the fire apparatus.

Carmel Municipal Code Section 12.32.060 requires that City Council approve the closure of streets and the placement of tables in the public right-of-way for events.

Decision Record: None.

Reviewed by:
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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF SIXTH AVENUE BETWEEN SAN CARLOS AND MISSION STREETS FROM 11:00 A.M. THROUGH 2:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 9, 2010 FOR A CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE

WHEREAS, the Carmel Fire Department has applied for a Special Event Permit to host a
one-day, open house event on Saturday, October 9, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Carmel Fire Department requests the closure of Sixth Avenue between
San Carlos and Mission Streets from 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. on October 9, 2010 for the
purpose of having informational booths, children’s activities and a hot dog BBQ lunch; and
WHEREAS, this event is held in conjunction with other area fire departments for the
purpose of providing a fun, family event that highlights fire awareness and safety for the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:
1. Authorize the closure of Sixth Avenue between San Carlos and Mission Streets from
11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
2. Authorize the placement of tables on Sixth Avenue between San Carlos and Mission
Streets during this period of time for the purpose of distributing fire safety
information and other materials during the event.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMELBY-
THE-SEA this 14th day of September, 2010, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
SIGNED:
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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Heidi Burch, City Clerk