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File ID: 2024-00643 4/9/2024 Public Hearing Item 18.
Temporary Closure of Alley Located at 60 Nedra Court and a Portion of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek, within Council District 5 and Council District 8, Proceeding TSC23-0002, TSC23-0003
File ID: 2024-00643
Location: District 5, Represented by Vice Mayor Maple, and District 8, Represented by Councilmember Vang
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion (1) adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of: the alley located west of 60 Nedra Court to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and 2) adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of a portion of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Contact: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected]; Jennifer Johnson, Supervising Engineer, (916) 808-7754, [email protected]; Ofelia Avalos, Engineering Manager, (916) 808-5054, [email protected], Department of Public Works
Presenter: Thomas Adams, Project Manager, (916) 808-7929, [email protected] , Department of Public Works.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution for Alley Closure at 60 Nedra Court
3-Resolution for Alley Closure of Shining Star Drive
4-Map Location at 60 Nedra Court
5-Map Location at Shining Star Drive
6-Police Department Clearance Letters
7-Fire Department Clearance Letters
8-Transportation Division Clearance Letters
Additional Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Both the alley located west of 60 Nedra Court and a portion of Morning Star Drive at Morrison Creek were previously temporarily closed prior to 2010. Both temporary closures have
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expired. Closure of both the alley west of 60 Nedra Court and a portion of Morning Star Drive at Morrison Creek will assist in preventing the occurrence or reoccurrence of serious and continual criminal activity. The Police Department, Fire Department and Department of Public Works support these temporary closures.
Policy Considerations: The procedures for the temporary closure to vehicular and pedestrian 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 Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services section has reviewed the proposed temporary street and alley closures and determined that the activity is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines in that this temporary street closure involves a minor alteration of an existing public facility, with no additional automobile lanes and no expansion of use beyond what currently exists. Access to the street will be given to appropriate departments and agencies.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: The approval of the temporary closure of the alley west of 60 Nedra Court and a portion of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek will provide security for the adjacent property owners and area residents by reducing opportunities for individuals to commit illegal acts such as drug use, vandalism and illegal dumping. Notices were sent to all adjacent properties and the Department of Public Works received a majority of support from the respondents to keep the gates and maintain the temporary closures.
Financial Considerations: The estimated cost for processing these temporary closure requests is approximately $6,000. Typically, these costs would be covered through the Alley Abatement Program (T15100900); however, ongoing expenses to maintain existing assets have exceeded available program funding. These costs will be absorbed by the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Department of Public Works operating budget.
Due to the forecasted structural budget gap, the City Manager has directed City departments to minimize costs and for all new General Fund expenses to receive an additional level of scrutiny to
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ensure they are necessary for the operation of the City. This expense has been reviewed and approved by the City Manager’s Office to advance to City Council for approval. Funding for the proposed expense beyond FY2023/24 is subject to City Council approval.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
Background: The City Council previously approved the temporary closure of the alley west of 60 Nedra Court and a portion of Shining Star Drive through City Council Resolutions 2003-0872 and 2006-0494. The alley west of Nedra Court was approved for temporary closure in 2003. That temporary closure has expired.
The Temporary Closure of a portion of Shining Star Drive restricts pedestrian and vehicular traffic across Morrison Creek to Phoenix Park Housing. The Temporary Closure of a portion of Shining Star Drive was approved in 2006 and has since expired. Although the temporary closures expired, the gates were never removed. In addition, through a separate revocable permit the alley west of Nedra Court has been used as outdoor space for an adjacent childcare center. The adjacent property owners and residents have been notified and a majority of the residents who responded do not object to keeping the gates and maintaining the temporary closure. The Police, Fire, and the Public Works Departments support the temporary closures for both locations detailed in this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXXX
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
April 9, 2024
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE ALLEY WEST OF 60 NEDRA COURT, WITHIN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, PROCEEDING TSC23-0002
BACKGROUND
A. The City received a request from the adjacent property owner to temporarily close a portion of the alley located west of 60 Nedra Court. The alley was initially approved for temporary closure in 2003 but that temporary closure has expired.
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 Section A to curtail criminal activities and illegal dumping.
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, the 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 closures. These findings are based upon recommendations from the Police Department.
b) The alley recommended for closure is under the City’s jurisdiction and has not been designated as through highways or arterial streets.
c) Vehicle or pedestrian traffic in the alley recommended for closure contributes to the criminal activities that are occurring there.
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 or public
utility services, or the delivery of freight by commercial vehicles in the area of the streets recommended for closure.
Section 2. The temporary closure of the subject alley is necessary for the protection or preservation of the public peace, safety, health or welfare of the neighborhood.
Section 3. Under Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 of the State of California, 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 herein to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic with the following conditions.
a) A locking security device approved by the Sacramento Fire Department will be installed on each gate.
b) City departments and utility companies will have twenty-four (24) hour access to their facilities within the alleys.
c) Adjacent property owners may be granted access to the alley through the security device that has been approved by the City’s Department of Public Works.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXXX
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
April 9, 2024
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF SHINING STAR DRIVE, WITHIN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5, PROCEEDING TSC23-0003
BACKGROUND
A. A portion of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek was temporarily closed in 2006 by city council authority by Resolution 2006-494. That temporary closure expired.
The majority of the residents who responded to the city’s notice support the closure of this portion of Shining Star Drive.
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 street identified in Section A to curtail criminal activities and illegal dumping.
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, the City Council hereby makes the following findings:
a) There is serious and continual criminal activity in these areas of the subject street recommended for temporary closure. These findings are based upon recommendations from the Police Department.
b) The street recommended for closure is under the City’s jurisdiction and has not been designated as through highways or arterial streets.
c) Vehicle or pedestrian traffic in the street recommended for closure contributes to the criminal activities that are occurring there.
d) The street 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 or public utility services, or the delivery of freight by commercial vehicles in the area of the streets recommended for closure.
Section 2. The temporary closure of the subject portion of street is necessary for the protection or preservation of the public peace, safety, health or welfare of the neighborhood.
Section 3. Under Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 of the State of California, 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 portion of street identified herein to through vehicular and pedestrian traffic with the following conditions.
a) A locking security device approved by the Sacramento Fire Department will be installed on each gate.
b) City departments and utility companies will have twenty-four (24) hour access to their facilities within the subject street.
c) Adjacent property owners may be granted access to the street through the security device that has been approved by the City’s Department of Public Works.
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE ALLEY WEST OF NEDRA COURT
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF SHINING STAR DRIVE
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Development Engineering
300 Richards Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 916-808-8300
MEMORANDUM
TO: D
epartment of Public Works
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
FR
OM: City of Sacramento, Fire Department
SUBJECT: CLEARANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE ALLEY WEST OF
60 NEDRA COURT, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
I have reviewed the material regarding the proposed temporary closure of the alley west of Nedra Court
in Council District 8. On behalf of the Fire Department, I find that the area of the temporary closure of the subject alley 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 ma y f ollow below
COMMENTS:
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________
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Fire Department Signature Date
Existing gates shall be equipped with an approved Knox Padlock 02/07/2024
Development Engineering
300 Richards Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 916-808-8300
MEMORANDUM
TO: D
epartment of Public Works
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
FR
OM: City of Sacramento, Fire Department
SUBJECT: CLEARANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SHINING STAR DRIVE AT MORRISON CREEK, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
I
have reviewed the material regarding the proposed temporary closure of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek. On behalf of the Fire Department, I find that the area of the temporary closure of the subject street 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.
Addi
tional comments may follow below
COM
MENTS:
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________
_________________
Fire Department Signature Date
Gate shall be equipped with an approved Knox Padlock
02/07/2024
Development Engineering
300 Richards Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 916-808-8300
MEMORANDUM
TO: Depart
ment of Public Works
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
FROM: D
epartment of Public Works, Transportation Division
SUBJECT: CLEARANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE ALLEY WEST OF 60 NEDRA COURT, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
In reference to the requested temporary closure of the alley west of Nedra Court in Council District 8, I have reviewed the material regarding this request. 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.
Additional comments may follow below
COMMENTS:
Traffic E
ngineering does not have any issues with maintaining the closures.__________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ _________________
Transportation Division Signat ure Date
2/8/24
Development Engineering
300 Richards Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 916-808-8300
MEMORANDUM
TO: Depar
tment of Public Works
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
FRO
M: Department of Public Works, Transportation Division
SUBJECT: CLEARANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SHINING STAR DRIVE AT MORRISON CREEK, LOCATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
In reference to the requested temporary closure of Shining Star Drive at Morrison Creek in Council District 5
, I have reviewed the material regarding this request. I find that the subject street 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 street.
Additional comments may follow below
COMMENTS:
Traffic Engineering does not have any issues with maintaining the closure. _________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________ _________________
Transportation Division Si gnature Date
2/8/24