CITY OF
LONG
February 7, 2023
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Office of the City Manager
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 1011' Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-5237
C-5
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, The Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path, as needed in connection with the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach construction and race activity, between February 23, 2023 and May 3, 2023. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to authorize the temporary closure of certain streets, alleys, walkways, The Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path in connection with the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach per the proposed schedule. Closures will begin on February 23, 2023 and extend through May 3, 2023. These closures are only enacted as needed for construction or race activity.
Between April 14 and April 16, 2023, the 48th Annual Grand Prix of Long Beach will be held on the streets of Long Beach. This event will attract over 180,000 people to Long Beach and receives national and international media coverage. The Promenade, and the Downtown Shoreline bike path will be closed so the race may be held on City of Long Beach (City) streets.
The bike path, beginning at Seaside Way and Chestnut Place, and continuing to a point approximately 400 feet east of the beach parking, must be closed during the race to allow fire trucks and medical vehicles continual access to the back side of the bleachers situated on the north and south sides of Shoreline Drive. Fire, Long Beach Utilities, Water, Police, Public Works, Financial Management, Development Services, Health and Human Services, and Parks, Recreation and Marine Departments, as well as Long Beach Transit, have reviewed the proposed schedule.
Traffic management and signage plans will be forwarded by the Long Beach Grand Prix Association to newspapers serving the greater Long Beach area asking for their cooperation to publicize these plans as a public service during the weeks prior to the race.
This matter was reviewed by Principal Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony on January 5, 2023 and by Budget Operations and Development Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on January 18, 2023.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2023
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council approval is requested on February 7, 2023, to expedite the execution of the Resolution. Construction for the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach begins on February 23, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this item. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENT: RESOLUTION
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE AND
REMOVE FROM PUBLIC USE CERTAIN STREETS, ALLEYS,
WALKWAYS, THE PROMENADE AND DOWNTOWN
SHORELINE BIKE PATH IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE 2023 GRAND
PRIX OF LONG BEACH
The City Council of the City of Long Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Long Beach finds and determines that the conduct of the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach on the streets of the City of Long Beach and the coverage thereof by the media provides a unique opportunity for the City of Long Beach to publicize and call attention to the City, its natural advantage, resources, enterprises, attractions, climate and facilities.
Section 2. For the conduct of the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach, the following streets will hereby have temporary lane reductions for the periods stated:
A. From February 27, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. to May 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., Shoreline Drive westbound from Ocean Boulevar d to Long Beach Arena service road (reduce existing three lanes to two lanes).
B. From February 23, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., Shoreline Drive eastbound from Linden Avenue to Ocean Boulevard (reduce existing three lanes to two lanes).
C. From March 2, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., Seaside Way from Pine Avenue to Linden Avenue (reduce existing two lanes to one lane in each direction, with placement of temporary stop signs
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
at Seaside Way/Locust Avenue, Seaside Way/Collins Way, Seaside Way/Hart Place and Seaside Way/Linden Avenue. Intersection signage to be placed by City).
D. From March 6, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 21, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., Pine Avenue from Ocean Boulevard south to Upper Esplanade (reduce existing five lanes to three lanes).
Section 3. For the conduct of the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach, the following streets, alleys, promenade, walkways, and bike path are hereby temporarily closed for the periods stated:
A. On April 14, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Shoreline Drive eastbound from Broadway off -ramp to Ocean Boulevard, Shoreline Vil lage Drive to Shoreline Drive eastbound and westbound, Shoreline Drive westbound from Ocean Boulevard to Chestnut Place northbound.
B. On April 14, 2023 from 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Golden Shore on-ramp to Shoreline Drive eastbound, Chestnut Place northbound and southbound from Seaside Way to Queensway Bridge, Seaside Way from Pine Avenue to eastern end of Seaside Way, Aquarium Way from Shoreline Drive to Chestnut Avenue, Hart Place from Seaside Way to Ocean Boulevard, Collins Way from Seaside Way to Ocean Bo ulevard, Cedar Avenue at Shoreline Drive, Linden Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Shoreline Drive, Bay Street at Pine Avenue and The Paseo at Pine Avenue.
C. On April 14, 2023 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Pine Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Upper Esplanade , Linden Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Shoreline Drive , Seaside Way from Linden Avenue to Marina Way (eastern end).
D. From April 12, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., Seaside Way from Pine Avenue to eastern end of Seaside Way, Linden
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Seaside Way, Marine Way from Locust Avenue to Collins Way, Atlantic Way from Ocean Boulevard to Seaside Way, Marine Way from Hart Place to eastern end, Linden Avenue, northbound and southbound from Shoreline Drive to Marina Parking lot, Locust Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Seaside Way, Cedar Avenue at Shoreline Drive, Bay Street at Pine Avenue, The Paseo at Pine Avenue and Aquarium Way from Shoreline Drive to Chestnut Avenue.
E. From April 12, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., Shoreline Drive westbound from Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos intersection to 3rd Street on-ramp northbound, Chestnut Avenue southbound and northbound from Seasi de Way to Queensway Bridge, Aquarium Way from Shoreline Drive to Chestnut Place, and Cedar Avenue at Shoreline Drive.
F. From April 12, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., Shoreline Drive eastbound from Broadway off-ramp to Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos intersection, Golden Shore on-ramp to Shoreline Drive eastbound, Shoreline Village Drive from Marina Parking lot to Shoreline Drive.
G. On April 14, 15, and 16, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Pine Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Upper Esplanade.
H. On April 14, 15, and 1 6, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Promenade South from Seaside Way to Shoreline Drive Terminus.
I. On April 14, 15, and 1 6, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., walkway off of Seaside Way from Hart Place to the east end of Seaside Way.
J. From April 12, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., the Bike Path beginning at Seaside Way and Chestnut Avenue east to a point approximately four hundred feet (400’) east of the permanent concession stand behind the Villa Riviera.
K. From February 27, 2023 through April 21, 2023, Shoreline Drive from Ocean Boulevard to Shoreline Village Drive , Aquarium Way
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
between Shoreline Drive and Chestnut Place, and Pine Avenue between Seaside Way and Shoreline Drive, intermittently at the discretion of the City Manager, or his designee, in order to allow for pedestrian bridge placement and removal, but only during the hours from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Section 4. The temporary closing of the ab ove streets, alleys, walkways, promenade and bike p ath for the times herein provided is necessary for the safety and protection of the participants and spectators in the 2023 Grand Prix of Long Beach and qualifying events to be held from April 14, 2023 through April 16, 2023, utilizing the streets described herein.
Section 5. For the period of 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 4, 2023, the streets and alleys described in Sections 3. A. through 3. C. are hereby withdrawn and removed from public use.
Section 6. For the period April 12, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., the streets and alleys described in Section 3. D. are hereby withdrawn and removed from public use.
Section 7. For the period April 12, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., the streets and alleys described in Section 3. E. are hereby withdr awn and removed from public use.
Section 8. For the period April 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. to April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., the streets and alleys described in Section 3. F. are hereby withdrawn and removed from public use.
Section 9. On April 14, 15, and 16, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the streets, promenade and alleys described in Sections 3.G. through Section 3.I. are hereby withdrawn and removed from public use.
Section 10. For the period April 12, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. to April 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., the bike path described in Section 3.J. is hereby withdrawn and removed from public use.
Section 11. From February 27, 2023 through April 21, 2023, the streets and
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
alleys described in Section 3.K. are hereby intermittently withdrawn and removed from public use at the discretion of the City Manager , or his designee, in order to allow for pedestrian bridge placement and removal.
Section 12. The City Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to post notices of the intent to temporarily reduce lanes, close the streets, alleys, walkways and portions of the promenade described in Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 above at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the closure thereof.
Section 13. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Beach at its meeting of _______________________________, 2023 by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers:
Noes: Councilmembers:
Absent: Councilmembers:
Recusal(s): Councilmembers:
City Clerk