sr-072677-6fT0:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
mayor and City Council
City Staff
Santa Monica, Cal(
~rnia, July 18, 1977
Temporary Closure of Main Street Between Ocean Park JUL 2 6 1977
Boulevard and Pier Avenue on Sunday, August 21, 1977
for the Fourth Annual Old Main Street Fair
This report transmits a request to close Main Street between Ocean Park Boulevard
and Pier Avenue on Sunday, August 21, 1977 between 6e00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the
Fourth Annual Old Main Street Fair and Festival.
Main Street Fair Conditions
Attached is a copy of correspondence dated-June 21 1977 from Mr. Robert J. Scura,
President of Grand American Fare, Inc, who is making the request on behalf of the
Main Street Fair and Festival.
The City Attorney has advised that pursuant to Section 21101, Sub-section E of
the State Vehicle Gode, Council approval of this requested street closure by
resolution is required.
The City Staff will be working with this group and City Departments and the
following arrangements will be made:
1. Barricades will be placed early Sunday morning in the off peak
traffic time to facilitate the closing.
2. Trash containers will be provided by the Refuse Division
and will be located throughout the closed off area.
3. Street sz:~eeping will follow the reopening of the street.
4. Traffic control will be provided by Police personnel in
a three-wheel scooter with two-way radio.
S. Temporary "no parking' signs will be posted prior. to the
proposed closing.
JU L 2 6 1977
To: Mayor and City Coune -2- July 18, 1977
6. Emergency vehicle access will be clearly marked and
unobstructed at all times.
7. All requirements of the County Health Department will
be complied with.
In addition, SCRTD and our own bus lines will be alerted that they will have to
reroute buses. during this period.
The Committee has also agreed to provide their. own monitor faxce in distinctive
clothing to facilitate crowd control and provide assistance and directions to
those attending the Fair.
Mr. Scura or his representatives will be present at the meeting to answer any
questions the Council may have.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Council adopt theeattached`res~lutirsn authorizing the
temporary closure of Main Street as discussed.
Prepared by; Mark C. Pusinelli
Administrative Aide
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