Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney Jorge Oseguera, City Auditor Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk Howard Chan, City Manager John Colville, City Treasurer City Council Report
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File ID: 2022-00631 April 05, 2022 Public Hearing Item 17
Title: Temporary Closure of Government Alley Bounded by 15th Street, 16th Street, G Street, and H Street, Proceeding TSC21-0008 [Noticed 03/25/2022]
Location: Portion of Government Alley, District 4
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Government Alley bounded by 15th Street, 16th Street, G Street, and H Street to through vehicular traffic.
Contact: Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected], D epartment of Public Works; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Services Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], D epartment of Public Works.
Presenter: Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected], D epartment of Public Works.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Police Department Clearance Letter
3-Fire Department Clearance Letter
4-Transportation Division Clearance Letter
5-Resolution
6-Exhibit A–Site Location Map
File ID: 2022-00631 Public Hearing Item 17
April 05, 2022
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Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The owners of parcel 002-0172-024-000, Mansion Apartments Owner, LLC, have observed illegal acts such as drug use and illegal dumping in Government Alley between 15 th Street and 16th Street. Currently, a new apartment complex, Mansion Inn Apartments, is under construction on the above referenced parcel which abuts Government Alley to the south between 15
th Street and 16th Street. An application for temporary closure of the alley has been submitted and processed by Public Works to temporarily close the alley to through vehicular traffic. The applicant will install two sets of removable steel bollards closing the alley to vehicular traffic to create a safe environment for pedestrians that use the alley and to deter illegal acts in the alley. Police, Fire, and the Public Works Departments support this temporary closure.
Policy Considerations: The procedures for the temporary alley closure to vehicular traffic are set forth in the Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 and Sacramento City Code Chapter 12.16 allowing the temporary closure for the protection or preservation of the public peace, safety, health or welfare. The temporary closure will improve and expand public safety and enhance livability.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The Environmental Planning Services section of the Community Development Department has reviewed the proposed temporary alley closure and determined that the activity is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines in that this temporary alley closure involves no expansion of use beyond what currently exists. Access to the alley will be given to appropriate departments and agencies.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: Temporary closure of the alley for 18 months will provide security for the property owners and pedestrians traversing the alley by reducing opportunities for individuals to commit illegal acts including illegal dumping within the public right of way. A majority of the property owners support this temporary closure request. The temporary alley closure can be extended an additional 18 months through future City Council approval.
File ID: 2022-00631 Public Hearing Item 17
April 05, 2022
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Financial Considerations: The applicant is responsible for all fees required to process this application at no cost to the City. If approved, the applicant will also fund and install the steel bollards and related equipment to close the alley to vehicular traffic.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
Development Engineering
300 Richards Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 916-808-8300
Fax: 916-808-1984
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO: Department of Public Works
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
FROM: City of Sacramento Fire Department
SUBJECT: CLEARANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT ALLEY BETWEEN 15
TH, 16 TH, G AND H STREETS, LOCATED IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
I have reviewed the materials on the subject alley proposed for the T emporary Closures. On behalf of the Fire Department, I find that the area of the temporary closure of the subject alley, per the provided Exhibit Map and Details , will not adversely impact the operations of the Sacramento Fire Department or the safety in the surrounding neighborhoods . The Fire Department supports the temporary closure of the subject alley.
Additional comments may follow below
COMMENTS:
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Fire Department Signature Date No Comment!
08/13/2021
Development Engineering
300 Richards Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 916-808-8300
Fax: 916-808-1984
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO: Department of Public Works
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
FROM: Department of Public Works, Transportation Division
SUBJECT: CLEARANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT ALLEY BETWEEN 15
TH, 16 TH, G AND H STREETS, LOCATED IN
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
In reference to the requested temporary closure of the subject alley in Council District 4 , I have reviewed the material of the subject right -of-way. I find that the subject alley is under the City of Sacramento’s jurisdiction and the temporary closure of the subject area does not include a through highway or arterial street. It also appears that maintaining the temporary closure will allow adequate and safe traffic circulation on the adjacent streets. The Department of Public Works supports the temporary closure request of the subject alley, per the provided Exhibit Map and Details.
Additional comments may follow below
COMMENTS:
As shown, the bollards do not include the reflective elements (2” reflective tape, and yellow powder coat) called for on the City Standard Drawing T-231 for removeable bollards. Also, though the plan shows 3 bollards spaced 6’ apart, there is also a note on the utility plan saying the bollard must be 12’ from the underground waterline. So it’s possible the bollards will be located differently in the field. Please note that a minimum unobstructed clearance of 5’ between the bollards (face to face not center to center) is required. Preferably both openings would meet this requirement.
LoAnna Hernandez 8/11/21
Transportation Division Signature Date
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
April 5, 2022
Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closure of Government Alley bounded by 15th Street, 16th Street, G Street and H Street Proceeding TSC21-0008 [Noticed **/**/2022]
BACKGROUND
A. The City received a request from the adjacent property owners to temporarily close Government Alley bounded by 15th Street, 16th Street, G Street and H Street to through vehicular traffic.
B. In accordance with Section 21101.4 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and with Chapter 12.16 of the Sacramento City Code, the City Council hereby considers approval of the temporary closure of the subject alley identified in Exhibit A to help curtail criminal activities.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE RECITALS, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Based upon substantial evidence present in the record of the proceedings regarding this matter, City Council hereby makes the following findings:
a) There is serious and continual criminal activity in the area of the subject alley recommended for temporary closure. This finding is based on a recommendation of the Police Department.
b) The alley recommended for closure is under the City's jurisdiction and has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
c) Vehicle traffic in the alley recommended for closure contributes to the unsafe environment and the potential for criminal activities in the alley.
d) The alley closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on the adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, the operation of emergency vehicles, the performance of municipal of public utility services, or the delivery of freight by commercial vehicles in the vicinity of the street recommended for closure.
Section 2. The temporary closure of the subject alley identified in Exhibit A of this resolution to through vehicular traffic is necessary for the protection or preservation of the public peace, safety, and health or welfare of the neighborhoods.
Section 3. Under Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 of the California Vehicle Code, all temporary closures are valid for 18 months except for when this period has been extended for an additional 18 months of not more than eight additional consecutive periods by resolution.
Section 4. The City Council approves the temporary closure of the subject alley identified in Exhibit A to vehicular traffic with the following conditions.
a. A locking security device approved by the Sacramento Fire Department will be installed on the bollards.
b. City departments and utility companies will have twenty-four-hour access to their facilities within the alley.
c. In the event that the traffic control device(s) requires construction by a private entity for improvements in the public rights-of-way, a construction encroachment permit must be obtained from the Department of Public Works.
Section 5. Exhibit A is attached and is part of this Resolution.
Table of Contents:
Exhibit A – Site Location Map