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CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
ITEM:
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR
THE LATHROP CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE
LIGHTING ON DECEMBER 7, 2024 FOR
THOMSEN ROAD, 3 STREET, AND 5TH STREET
Adopt Resolution to Approve Temporary Street
Closures for the Lathrop Christmas Parade and
Tree Lighting on December 7, 2024 for
Thomsen Road, 3 Street, and 5th Street
SUMMARY:
On December 7, 2024, the City of Lathrop will host the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. The parade will begin at 5: 00 p. m. on Thomsen Road heading east; turn north onto 5th Street; turn west onto 3 Street where it will conclude in the Grace Community Church parking lot at 850 3 Street. The Parks and Recreation Department will coordinate the route and the temporary street closures with Public Works, Lathrop Police Department, and the Lathrop Manteca Fire District to ensure safety at this event. Since the parade will utilize the entire street at these locations, staff requests Council approval of temporary street closures.
BACKGROUND:
On December 7, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. This year' stheme is " Light up the Night".
The parade will begin at 5: 00 p. m. at the entrance of the Manteca Unified School District Annex parking lot located at 735 Thomsen Road, follow Thomsen Road; turn north onto 5th Street; turn west onto 3 Street; and conclude in the Grace Community Church parking lot located at 850 3 Street. The Judges Review Stand will be located along 5th Street in front of the Community Center. The staging of the parade entries will be in the parking lot Manteca Unified School District Annex located at 735 Thomsen Road. The Christmas Tree Lighting will begin at 6: 30 p. m. in the Parking Lathrop Community Center Parking lot and on 5th Street.
The Parks and Recreation Department will coordinate the temporary street closures with Public Works, Lathrop Police Department, and the Lathrop Manteca Fire District.
To accommodate the event, temporary street closures will be in effect from 4: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. There will be enough access for Lathrop Police Department and the Lathrop Manteca Fire District to enter in case of an emergency. Residents receive a door hanger to notify them about the temporary street closures by City staff.
Seventy- two hours prior to the parade, signs will be placed on the barricades along the parade route set on the side of the road to alert the community about " No CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 2
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE Parking" and " Street Closure". On the day of the parade, additional barricades will be set with advanced warning signs: " Road Closed Ahead" and " Detour Ahead".
Approximately one hour prior to the beginning of the parade, the actual " Road Closure" signs will be set in place. The Parks and Recreation Department and the Lathrop Police Department will be present at all intersections to assist with traffic flow. At the conclusion of the parade, barricades will be collected.
To ensure the safety of the parade spectators and participants, staff is requesting temporary closures of the following streets:
Thomsen Road - From 5th Street to Cambridge Drive
3 Street - From Milestone Drive and 5th Street
5th Street - From J Street to Thomsen Road
This temporary closure will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from approximately 4: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. for the purpose of presenting the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The adoption of this resolution will approve the temporary street closures to allow staff to facilitate the 2024 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Expenses have been accounted for in the 24-5 fiscal year budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Adopt Resolution to Approve Temporary Street Closures for the Lathrop Christmas Parade on December 7, 2024, for Thomsen Road, 3 Street, and 5th Street
B. Parade Route Map
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE APPROVALS:
Todd S=• astian
Director of Parks and Recreation
Cari James
Director of Fi a ce
Brad T) ylor
City Engineer
Stephen Sealy
Chief of Police
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
APPROVE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR THE LATHROP CHRISTMAS PARADE ON DECEMBER 7, 2024 FOR THOMSEN ROAD, 7 STREET, AND 5TH STREET
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2024 City Staff requested City Council approval for temporary street closures for the Christmas Parade on December 7, 2024; and WHEREAS, the streets recommended for temporary closures for the Christmas parade route are:
Thomsen Road - From 5th Street to Cambridge Drive
7 Street - From Milestone Drive and 5th Street
5th Street - From J Street to Thomsen Road
WHEREAS, these street closures will be in affect from approximately 4: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 for purpose of presenting the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation Department shall set barricades on the side of the road to alert the community about areas of closure seventy- two hours in advance of the parade; and
WHEREAS, advanced temporary signage will be placed on the streets identifying the temporary closures from approximately 4: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. on December 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Lathrop Police Department shall help at intersections for traffic flow during the temporary street closures and the Lathrop Manteca Fire District will be informed of the parade route; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101, subdivision ( e), the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve temporary closure of:
Thomsen Road - From 5th Street to Cambridge Drive
7 Street - From Milestone Drive and 5th Street
5th Street - From 3 Street to Thomsen Road
This temporary closures will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from approximately 4: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. for the purpose of presenting the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Teresa Vargas, City Clerk
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