TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BY: SHANTAE DUREN, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
DATE: MAY 13, 2025
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION OF A STREET CLOSURE REQUEST — VETERANS
PAINT AND CHROME SHOW EVENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council will consider a request for a Street Closure submitted by Operation Restoring Veterans Hope for the "Veterans Paint and Chrome Show" scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. outside of the Columbia Memorial Space Center, following the Mayor's Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. The street closures, which will be implemented beginning at 6:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m., are as follows: hard street closures on Congressman Steve Horn Way at Columbia Way, Caring Way, and at the entrance to the Downey Promenade parking lot. •l l ►_0_G •l
That the City Council:
Authorize the following street closures Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the "Veterans Paint and Chrome Show" taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Congressman Steve Horn Way at Columbia Way, Caring Way, and at the entrance to the Downey Promenade parking lot.
BACKGROUND
Operation Restoring Veterans Hope has partnered with the Columbia Memorial Space Center to host the "Veterans Paint and Chrome Show". The event is a community -driven car show dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces, including veterans, active -duty service members, and first responders.
The event will also serve as a fundraiser and awareness campaign for veteran's mental health, as a key mission of the event is to highlight the urgent need for mental health support among veterans. Through partnerships with the Veterans Administration (VA) and other advocacy groups, Operation Restoring Veterans Hope aims to provide direct assistance, increase awareness, and promote available resources to prevent veteran suicide.
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Event organizer, Ray Perez, a veteran and President of Groupe Car Club, is dedicated to serving and helping veterans in need. Mr. Perez is also a suicide prevention therapist with the VA. His expertise and commitment to veteran mental health will ensure that the event has a meaningful impact on those in need.
ANALYSIS
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, and will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is to conclude at 4:00 p.m. The event is family -friendly and will include a car show, resource fair, merchandise vendors, a tribute ceremony, live entertainment & activities.
The Tribute ceremony will recognize and celebrate the service and sacrifice of veterans and first responders. The car show will feature approximately 100 cars, including; classic cars, custom cars, first responder vehicles, and military-themed vehicles. The live entertainment and activities will include Family -friendly attractions, a DJ, live music, and interactive exhibits.
The resource fair at the event will be providing information and services for veterans, including; mental health resources, VA benefits information, employment assistance, education/trade information, and community support programs. The merchandise booths at the event will be hosted by local vendors selling veteran -owned business products.
The following street will be closed to all traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2025:
• Hard street closures on Congressman Steve Horn Way at Columbia Way, Caring Way, and at the entrance to the Downey Promenade parking lot.
The proposed closure will be in effect to allow the organization time for set-up, breakdown, and clean-up. Public Works staff will be responsible for setting up road closures on the morning of May 24, 2025, Additionally, "No Parking" signs will be posted along Congressman Steve Horn Way 72 hours in advance of the street closure. The event organizers will be responsible for the complete set-up and breakdown of the event.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Quality of Life, Safety & Infrastructure
Public Engagement
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Map of Proposed Street Closure
ATTACHMENT A
Proposed Street Closure
Veterans Paint and Chrome Event
Saturday, May 24, 2025