FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #16
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED FOR:
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February 7, 2024
Mayor and Town Council
Christine Foster, Deputy Town Clerk
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Certain Streets to Facilitate the Fairfax Little League Opening Day Parade on March 9, 2024, and Approve Sponsorship of the Parade
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution, approve to sponsor the parade, and direct staff to facilitate these closures.
DISCUSSION
The Annual Little League Parade and Opening Day ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM. In previous years, the Town has facilitated the parade by temporarily closing certain streets for traffic control and safety. The proposed closures for this year are identical to last year's, covering:
• Center Boulevard from 740 to the west end
• Broadway from Center west to Bank Street
• Bank Street to the Little League Field, including the connecting intersections of Pacheco, Claus, and Bank Street at Broadway
Council sponsorship is required to avoid charging West Marin Little League (WMLL) for any Town costs associated with the street closure. These closures are critical for ensuring the safety of parade participants and spectators.
FISCAL IMPACT
Minimal staff time to set up and break down barricades
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
RESOLUTION 24-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CERTAIN STREETS TO FACILITATE THE FAIRFAX LITTLE LEAGUE OPEN DAY PARADE ON MARCH 9, 2024, AND APPROVING
SPONSORSHIP OF THE PARADE
WHEREAS, the Town of Fairfax has a longstanding tradition of supporting community events that enhance the quality of life for its residents and foster a sense of community; WHEREAS, the Annual Little League Parade and Opening Day ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM;
WHEREAS, these street closures are essential for ensuring the safety and security of parade participants and spectators alike;
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code section 21101(e) authorizes the temporary closure of public streets for celebrations and parades if, in the opinion of the Town, the closure is necessary for the safety and protection of persons participating in an event on those streets during the temporary closure; WHEREAS, the proposed street closures include Center Boulevard from 740 to the west end, Broadway from Center west to Bank Street, and Bank Street to the Little League Field, including the connecting intersections of Pacheco, Claus, and Bank Street at Broadway; WHEREAS, Council sponsorship of the parade is necessary to avoid imposing any costs on the West Marin Little League (WMLL).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax hereby authorizes the temporary closure of the specified streets to facilitate the Fairfax Little League Open Day Parade on March 9, 2024, and approves the sponsorship of the parade.
The foregoing Resolution was duly introduced and adopted at a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax on the 7th day of February 2024 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Barbara Coler, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christine Foster, Deputy Town Clerk