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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting:
Disposition:
Agenda Item No: 2.d
Meeting Date: August 17, 2026
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Community & Economic Development
Prepared by: Sullina D. Smith,
Senior Management Analyst II
Alex Holm,
Police Lieutenant
City Manager Approval: ______________
TOPIC: TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR THE SGRAIL MARIN TRIATHLON & TRAIL
HALF MARATHON
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE ON PORTIONS OF
POINT SAN PEDRO ROAD IN SAN RAFAEL FOR THE SGRAIL MARIN TRIATHLON & TRAIL HALF MARATHON
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a temporary street closure on portions of Point San Pedro Road in San Rafael for the SGRAIL Marin Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon.
BACKGROUND:
Under California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e), a local authority may, by resolution, temporarily close portions of public streets for celebrations, parades, or local special events when such closures are necessary to protect the safety of participants and the public.
The City of San Rafael has received a special event permit application for the SGRAIL Marin Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon (formerly known as the Marin Endurance Festival). This event requires temporary street closures and parking restrictions to safely accommodate setup, event operations, pedestrian circulation, and breakdown.
The applicant has submitted materials for the proposed event, and staff is working to ensure all requirements are met before final authorization. If Council approves the temporary street closure, City staff will finalize the application and authorize the special event permit.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed special event temporary street closure is as follows:
Event Name: SGRAIL Marin Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon Event Date(s) and Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 5:00 am to 12:30 pm Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 5:00 am to 12:30 pm
Street Closure Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (closure) Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (no street closure, only intermittent traffic control)
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
Closure Location(s): SATURDAY TRAFFIC CONTROL DETOUR & CLOSURES Full Closure
Point San Pedro Road from San Marino Drive to Biscayne Drive Detour & Lane Closure
Eastbound-only traffic on Point San Pedro Road from Riviera Drive through San Marino Drive
Detour & lane closure westbound traffic North Point San Pedro Road from Main Drive through Riviera Drive
SUNDAY INTERMITTENT TRAFFIC CONTROL – NO
CLOSURE
Eastbound Lanes of Point San Pedro Road: Cantera Way
through Biscayne Drive (with intermittent traffic control to allow traffic to and from side streets, including Heritage Drive, Marin Bay Park Court, Biscayne Drive, San Marino Drive, and San Marino Court.) Detours will be in place for through traffic.
City departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parking Services, have reviewed the proposed temporary street closure and determined that it is appropriate and necessary. Traffic control, barricades, and emergency access will coordinate to ensure public safety.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The public will be notified of the temporary street closure through several outreach channels, including this staff report, event promotions, posters distributed by the organizers, and advance on-site digital changeable message boards installed approximately one week prior to the event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The SGRAIL Marin Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon requires City services that generate costs related to public safety, traffic control, and street closures, including but not limited to Police staffing, Public Works support, and Emergency Services operations. Consistent with past practice for this event, the event organizer will reimburse the City for the actual costs incurred in providing these services. Accordingly, staff do not anticipate any departmental budget impact.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options to consider in this matter:
1. Adopt the resolution as presented.
2. Adopt the resolution with modifications.
3. Direct staff to return with more information.
4. Take no action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a temporary street closure on portions of Point San Pedro Road in San Rafael for the SGRAIL Marin Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY
STREET CLOSURE ON PORTIONS OF POINT SAN PEDRO ROAD IN SAN RAFAEL FOR
THE SGRAIL MARIN TRIATHLON & TRAIL HALF MARATHON
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code section 21101(e) authorizes a local authority by resolution to temporarily close streets for celebrations, parades, or local special events when such closures are necessary for the safety and protection of participants and the public; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has received a Special Event Permit application for the SGRAIL Marin Triathlon & Trail Half Marathon; and
WHEREAS, the special event requires temporary street closures and parking restrictions to safely accommodate event setup, operations, pedestrian circulation, traffic control, and breakdown activities; and
WHEREAS, City departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parking Services, have reviewed the proposed temporary street closures and determined they are appropriate and necessary to ensure public safety and emergency access; and WHEREAS, the temporary street closures are described in detail in the Staff Report accompanying this Resolution, and the City will provide public notice of the closures through advance signage and other appropriate outreach methods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes as follows:
1. That all the above findings are true and correct; and
2. That pursuant to the authority granted under California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e), and in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare, the City Council hereby authorizes the temporary closure of the listed streets for the locations and dates described in the Staff Report accompanying this Resolution.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 17th day of August 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
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Lindsay Lara, City Clerk