CONSENT ITEM
E-23
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MIKI CARPENTER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CERTAIN CITY OF AZUSA STREETS FOR
AZUSA GOLDEN DAYS PARADE AND CARNIVAL
BACKGROUND:
The City of Azusa remains committed to providing programs, activities and special events that promote healthy lifestyles, and improve quality of life. In partnership with the Azusa Golden Days Committee, Azusa will host the 78th Annual Golden Days Celebration from Saturday, October 10 through Sunday October 18, 2026. This year’s Annual Golden Days Parade will take place on Saturday October 17, and the Carnival, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1) Approve the proposed street closures and adopt Resolution No. 2026-C63, authorizing the closure of certain City of Azusa streets for the Azusa Golden Days Parade and Carnival.
ANALYSIS:
The Annual Golden Days Parade will take place on Saturday October 17, 2026, returning to a prior route along Foothill Boulevard, in honor of the Centennial of Route 66. Due to this change of route, the Carnival will also move to Azusa Veteran’s Freedom Park, from Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 2026. Hours for these events are as follows:
Azusa Golden Days Street Closures
September 21, 2026
Parade:
• Saturday October 17: 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Carnival:
• Friday October 16: 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday October 17: 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday October 18: 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
To celebrate the history of Route 66, and with an increased focus on event safety, Staff is requesting a new event footprint to help facilitate a secure carnival event space along with a new parade route along Route 66. The carnival and parade will require full street closures to safely accommodate and secure the parade route and supporting carnival features. This will include new carnival security screenings, designated carnival entry and exit on Alameda Ave., designated entertainment areas on Dalton Ave., and secured parade viewing areas along Foothill Boulevard.
It is proposed that the following roads shall be closed temporarily, Saturday October 17, for the Golden Days Parade from 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
• E. Foothill Blvd. between N. San Gabriel Ave. and N. Citrus Ave. • N. Alameda Ave. between E. Santa Fe Ave. and E. 5th St. • N. Dalton Ave between 9th St. and 6th St.
• E. Alosta Ave. between Foothill Blvd. and E. 5th St.
• N. Citrus Ave. between Alosta Ave. and W. Foothill Blvd. • N. Rockvale Ave. between E. Foothill Blvd and E. 6th St. • E. 6th St. between N. Dalton Ave. and S. Azusa Ave.
It is proposed that the following roads shall be closed, Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00 a.m. to Monday, October 19, at 5:00 p.m. for the Golden Days Carnival. • N. Alameda Ave. between E. Foothill Blvd. and E. Santa Fe Ave. • N. Dalton Ave. between E. Foothill Blvd. and E. 9th St. • E. Santa Fe. Ave. between N. Azusa Ave. and N. Alameda Ave.
Azusa Golden Days Street Closures
September 21, 2026
Figure 1
The Community Resources, Public Works, and Police Departments will work collaboratively to ensure a safe and fun event, coordinating the various aspects of holding the event, including road closures, communication to residents, and ensuring the safety of those participating and residing along the parade route.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended actions will authorize the waiver of Special Event Permit application fees, related permit processing fees, and City staff costs associated with traffic control planning, event coordination, and event support services. No additional fiscal impact is anticipated other than the existing City Departmental programming budgets.
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
RJ Saldana Miki Carpenter
Recreation Manager Director of Community Resources
Azusa Golden Days Street Closures
September 21, 2026
Reviewed and Approved by:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachment:
1) Resolution for Street Closures for the 2026 Azusa Golden Days Parade and Carnival 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-C63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES ON
PORTIONS OF ALAMEDA AVENUE, DALTON AVENUE AND
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO ALLOW FOR A PARADE AND THREEDAY CARNIVAL.
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the City of Azusa (“City”) to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors of the City; and WHEREAS, the City is Co-Sponsoring a Parade and Carnival, Azusa Golden Days, to be held on Foothill Blvd between Azusa Avenue and Citrus Avenue, Alameda Avenue between 5th Street and the Metro/Heavy rail southernmost property line and Dalton Avenue between 5th Street and 9th Street.; and
WHEREAS, Section 21101(e) of the State of California Vehicle Code authorizes the City Council to temporarily close a portion of any street for special events when necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use the portion of the street during the temporary closing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The following roads shall be closed at the locations, dates and times listed below:
a. E. Foothill Blvd. between N. San Gabriel Ave. and N. Citrus Ave. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
b. N. Alameda Ave. between E. Santa Fe Ave. and E. 5th St. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
c. N. Dalton Ave between 9th St. and 6th St. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
d. E. Alosta Ave. between Foothill Blvd. and E. 5th St. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
e. N. Citrus Ave. between Alosta Ave. and W. Foothill Blvd. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
f. N. Rockvale Ave. between E. Foothill Blvd and E. 6th St. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
g. E. 6th St. between N. Dalton Ave. and S. Azusa Ave. from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
h. N. Alameda Ave. between E. Foothill Blvd. and E. Santa Fe Ave. from 6:00 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2026. to 5:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026. i. N. Dalton Ave. between E. Foothill Blvd. and E. 9th St. from 6:00 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2026. to 5:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026. j. E. Santa Fe. Ave. between N. Azusa Ave. and N. Alameda Ave. from 6:00 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2026. to 5:00 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026. 2 SECTION 2. The road closures listed in Section 1 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions:
a. The Director of Public Works/ City Engineer is directed to have signs placed with advance notification of the parking restrictions within the above-described street closure areas and to implement a traffic control plan to close said street segments and detour traffic around the closure.
b. Fire hydrants shall remain unobstructed at all times. c. The event area shall be accessible.
d. All driveway areas, parking lot aisles, streets and sidewalks shall be maintained free and clear of any visual and physical obstructions and shall not impede, ingress, or egress pedestrian traffic, except for the barricaded areas.
e. A 20” fire lane shall be maintained within the street.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of September 2026. ___________________________________
Edward J. Alvarez
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
City Clerk
3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-C63 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of September 2026, by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
City Attorney Burke