HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-159RESOLUTION NO. 2020-159
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE WEEKLY WEEKEND
CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM E STREET TO CENTER
STREET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 15, 2020 - JANUARY 15,
2021
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2020, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City
Council approved the City of Chula Vista’s COVID-19 90-Day Economic Recovery Plan; and
WHEREAS, within the COVID-19 90-Day Economic Recovery Plan is the City
Council’s approval of the “slow street” concept per SANDAG guidance which would allow the
temporary closure of streets to create additional space for pedestrians to maintain social distancing
as well as accommodate a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for future curb cafes and outdoor retail
displays on Third Avenue during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked with the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA)
to discuss the feasibility and implementation of a slow street concept requiring the closure of Third
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, at the July 1, 2020 TAVA Board of Directors meeting, the Board voted to
move forward with implementing the slow street concept with the closure of Third Avenue from
E Street to Center Street from 4:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday and on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. – 10
p.m. each weekend, during the period of July 15, 2020 through January 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this weekly closure would leave all east/west side streets open to allow for
emergency vehicle access and access to public parking; and
WHEREAS, in order for qualified business to be permitted to encroach in the public right-
of-way for expanded operations, they will be required to enter into a Temporary Right of Entry
License Agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) section 12.28.020 requires that the City
Council authorize by resolution certain encroachments in the public rights-of-way, including the
proposed encroachments identified in this resolution and the accompanying agenda statement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CVMC 12.28.020, the City Engineer has submitted his
recommendation to the City Manager for the City Council to approve the proposed encroachments
into the public rights-of-way as identified in this resolution and the accompanying agenda
statement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CVMC 12.28.020, if the City Council authorizes the proposed
encroachment into the public rights-of-way as provided in this resolution, the City Engineer is
authorized to issue the required permits; and
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WHEREAS, TAVA will be responsible for costs and fees associated with operating the
street closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves a ministerial permit process, subject to approval by the City Manager or designee,
for businesses along Third Avenue between E and Center Streets to expand their operations into
the public rights-of-way for the following purposes: 1) social distancing and queuing areas; 2)
sidewalk cafés; and/or, 3) curb cafés; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
authorizes a Temporary Right of Entry License Agreement, with such minor modifications as may
be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office
of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Engineer, or designee, to execute same, and
issue the required permits.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Glen R. Googins
Deputy City Manager/Director of Economic City Attorney
Development
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14th day of July 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: Padilla
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Casillas Salas
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-159 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of July 2020.
Executed this 14th day of July 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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