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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2k: Street closure for Arcadia High School Ban practicesSTAFF REPORT Office of the City Manager DATE: July 17, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manag r �© SUBJECT: STREET CLOSURE FOR ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL BAND PRACTICE INTERMITTENTLY FROM AUGUST 28, 2012, THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2012 Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY This report requests the City Council to approve the closure of Campus Drive adjacent to the high school for band practices from August 28, 2012, through November 16, 2012. BACKGROUND For decades, Arcadia High School has been closing off Campus Drive, between Santa Anita and El Monte, for band practices in preparation for the Festival of Bands. The street closures will be from 8:05 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. This year, the high school has requested the closures on each Monday, Wednesday, and /or Thursday, beginning August 28, 2012, through November 16, 2012. As in past years, high school staff will set up and remove the barricades before and after the practices. There have been no traffic issue with the closures in the past and they will conduct required postings and maintain appropriate access for safety vehicles. The high school will provide the required insurance certificate and obtain a street closure permit from the City. FISCAL IMPACT None Mayor & City Council- Street Closure for High School Band Practice July 17, 2012 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council approve street closure for Arcadia High School Band practices intermittently from August 28, 2012, through November 16, 2012. Approved: • u • l - .Tt City Manager Attachment: Letter from Arcadia High School ARCADIA NIGH SCHOOL 180 CAMPUS DRIVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007 TELEPHONE (626) 821 -8370 FAX (626) 821-1712 PRINCIPAL: DR. BRENT FORSEE WWW.AHS.AUSD.NET August 3, 2012 RECEIVED CITY OF ARCADIA JUL u 2 2012 Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager Arcadia City Hall CITY MANAGER 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91007 Dear Mr. Lazzaretto, This is our initial request for your assistance in facilitating the use of Campus Drive adjacent to the High School for Marching Band practice. Because of construction and our field availability, we will need to use the street two to three days each week from August 28 through November 16. It may be necessary to use the street Monday, Wednesday, and /or Thursday each week beginning September 3. The time frame for use would be from 8:05 a.m. until 9:05 a.m. Barricades will be put at both ends of Campus Drive, from Santa Anita to El Monte Avenues indicating that the street is in use on those days only. We understand that limited access to Campus Drive will continue to be maintained as required and we will adhere to past practice for ensuring vehicle and pedestrian safety. A certificate of insurance will be sent to the city by our district business office. If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at 626 821 -1711. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Dr. Br t Forsee Principal cc: Dr. Joel Shawn, Superintendent of Schools Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police Christina Aragon, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services