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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Grant Yates, City Manager
Prepared by: Melissa Houtz, Recreation Coordinator
Date:October 11, 2016
Subject:Day of the Dead – Street Closures
Recommendation
1. Approve Temporary Street Closures for the Day Of The Dead Event on October 29,
2016
Background
This is the 5th annual Day of the Dead Celebration sponsored by the Studio 395 Foundation.
This very popular event is typically held in Downtown Lake Elsinore with a variety of alters, live
music and dance performances from local groups, merchandise and food vendors, and crafts
for the whole family to enjoy.
Discussion
This year, the Day of the Dead Event is planned to take place at City Park in Downtown Lake
Elsinore from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Community Services Department, Public Works
Department and Sheriff’s Department will coordinate resources to ensure public safety. As this
event continues to grow, staff anticipates approximately 3,000 attendees. As a result, staff is
recommending street closures at Library Street between Main Street and Line Street as well as
Limited Street between Main Street and Spring Street, as detailed in Exhibit A. It is
recommended that these street closures remain in place from 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. The street
closures will be enforced by Law Enforcement personnel.
Fiscal Impact
Costs for City personnel staffing will be accommodated via the Community Services and Public
Works fiscal budget. In addition, the City has agreed to contribute $2,500 from the Community
Services Department’s budget line item for Arts and Culture in order to cover the costs for police
services, fire services, and portable restrooms.
Exhibits
A – Map