CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jacki Scott, Public Works Director/City Engineer
DATE: August 16, 2022
SUBJECT:
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-1406, approving a temporary closure of portions of El Lazo and Dorine Road for the Sea Country Festival.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Department has requested to temporarily close El Lazo and Dorine Road for the Sea Country Festival, a three-day festival between Friday, August 26, 2022 and Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-1406 supports City Council Goal 1 (Public Safety), Goal 5 (Economic and Community Development), and Goal 6 (Communication and Community Outreach) of the City's adopted Strategic Plan.
ANALYSIS
To provide for the safety of the crews and vendors during set-up and clean-up of the Sea Country Festival, it is recommended that the temporary closure be in place two days before and after the event. The street closure would start on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 and end on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The temporary closure includes the following street segments:
• El Lazo from Amanda Road to Shelley Road
• Dorine Road from El Lazo to Aliso Creek Road
A vicinity map of the proposed street closure is provided in Attachment "A" Traffic control plans for the street closure were professionally prepared by a licensed engineer and reviewed and approved by the City. The Orange County Sheriff's Department will be assisting the Public Works Department with the implementation and
monitoring of the street closure. The Parks and Recreation Department will notify area residents and businesses of the event and temporary street closure. The Laguna Design Center has been made aware of the closing of the streets for the Sea Country Festival.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-1406 to approve the temporary closure of El Lazo from Amanda Road to Shelley Road and Dorine Road from El Lazo to Aliso Creek Road from 12:00 AM Wednesday, August 24, 2022 to 11:59 PM Tuesday, August 30, 2022 (Attachment "B").
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The City Council may decide not to adopt Resolution No. 2022-1406. This alternative is not recommended because the street closure is necessary for the safety and protection of the crews, vendors, and visitors of the Sea Country Festival.
FISCAL REVIEW
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed Resolution No. 2022-1406 and this staff report and has approved both documents as to form.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-1406, approving a temporary closure of portions of El Lazo and Dorine Road for the Sea Country Festival.
Jamara & Detoureau
Tamara S. Letourneau Nicholas Ghirelli
City Manager Interim City Attorney
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Jacki Scott
Public Works Director/City Engineer Engineering Services Manager Attachments:
A. Vicinity Map
B. Resolution No. 2022-1406
ATTACHMENT A
Vicinity Map
Legend
El Lazo & Dorine Rd
Aliso Creek Rd
La Paz Rd Moulton Pkwy Cabot Rd
Highlands Ave Alicia Pkwy 4e Crown Valley Pkwy
Pacific Island Dt 5 Marina Hills Dr
Niguel Rd Golden Lantern
Camino Del Avion
Sea Country Festival Street Closure
Vicinity Map
ATTACHMENT B
Resolution No. 2022-1406
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-1406
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF EL LAZO AND DORINE
ROAD FOR THE SEA COUNTRY FESTIVAL
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) authorizes cities to temporarily close portions of streets for local special events when, in the opinion of the City Council, the closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street during the temporary closing; and
WHEREAS, the City will be holding its Sea Country Festival between August 26, 2022 and August 28, 2022, with set up for the Festival beginning on August 24, 2022, and tear down ending on August 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Sea Country Festival is a City-sponsored local special event held on public streets within the City where the community and others are invited to enjoy rides, games, and other entertainment; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department have requested a temporary street closure to accommodate the Sea Country Festival.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Laguna Niguel hereby resolves as follows:
1. That based on the facts set forth above and all available information, the City Council hereby finds that the temporary closure of portions of El Lazo and Dorine Road to vehicular traffic during the Sea Country Festival is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use the streets during the Festival.
2. That El Lazo be closed to vehicular traffic from Amanda Road to Shelley Road and that Dorine Road be closed from El Lazo to Aliso Creek Road from 12:00 AM Wednesday, August 24, 2022 to 11:59 PM Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
3. That before said closure shall occur, the Public Works Department, with assistance from the Orange County Sheriffs Department and Parks and Recreation Department, shall provide all signing, barricades, and traffic control necessary for the closure acceptable to the City.
4. The Parks and Recreation Department shall notify area residents and businesses of the event and temporary street closure.
5. This resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), existing facilities. El Lazo and Dorine Road are existing streets and the proposed temporary closure of those streets during the Sea Country Festival constitutes a minor change in Resolution No. 2022-1406 Page 2
their operation. The temporary street closure will only affect a portion of El Lazo and Dorine Road during a select number of days. Residents and businesses near the affected portions of the streets will continue to have access to their homes and businesses at all times.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of August, 2022.
Elaine Gennawey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marissa J. Asistin
City Clerk