HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 12-7352 RESOLUTION NO. 12 -7352
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING
THE CLOSURE OF DOWNEY AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STREETS
EVERY SATURDAY FROM 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2011, the City of Downey and California Certified Farmers
Markets (DBA: Raw Inspiration) entered into an agreement whereby Raw Inspiration would
organize a Farmers' Market to take place at Second Street and New Avenue in the City of
Downey; and
WHEREAS, following direction by the City Council, the Parties will move the location of
the Farmers' Market to Downey Avenue, between Second and Third Streets; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21101(e) permits a city to temporarily close
streets for celebrations, parades and local special events upon a finding that the street closure
is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the street
during the temporary closing;
WHEREAS, the Farmers' Market attracts large crowds of individuals, families and
children which will create pedestrian and vehicular conflicts on Downey Avenue; it is therefore
necessary to close Downey Avenue between Second and Third Streets for the safety of
pedestrians;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Downey Avenue between Second and Third Streets in the City of Downey be
temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic in accordance with the following schedule:
Event Schedule of Street Closures
Downtown Downey Farmers' Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SECTION 2. That the street closure application filed by California Certified Farmers
Markets (DBA: Raw Inspiration) is hereby approved.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and provide for appropriate
distribution thereof.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of J ly, 2012.
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OSSMER, Mayor
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ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, CMC
City Clerk
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24 day of July, 2012, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Guerra, Marquez, Vasquez, Gafin, Mayor Brossmer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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ADRIA M. JIMENEZ, CMC
City Clerk