HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 13 - Ruth Atkins Celebration Road Closure13)Ruth Atkins Celebration Road Closure
Approve the Road Closure for the Celebration of Life for Ruth Atkins on Saturday, April 15,
2023.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Johnathan Skinner, Director Of Community Services
Date:April 11, 2023
Subject:Ruth Atkins Celebration Road Closure
Recommendation
Approve the Road Closure for the Celebration of Life for Ruth Atkins on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Background
Ruth Atkins was the matriarch of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society. The Lake Elsinore Society
will be holding a Celebration of Ruth on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Discussion
For those who search for the history about Lake Elsinore, there is one person that they would
look to for knowledge and the true “Lake Elsinore Experience”, Ruth Atkins. Ruth served for many
years as the President of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society in addition the Riverside County
and found great joy in educating residents and visitors about the rich history of the City she called
home. Named “Woman of the Year” by 67th District Assemblymember Kelly Seyarto, she loved
Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball and anything Lake Elsinore. In December 2022, “Ms. Ruth” passed
away, leaving a legacy of people who were honored to call her friend. On Saturday, April 15th,
2023, the Lake Elsinore Historical Society will be honoring Ruth at a Casual Party from 3:00 p.m.
– 5:00 p.m.
Staff is recommending the partial closure of Heald Street, from Main Street to the alley north of
the Lake Elsinore Historical Society to have the celebration for Ms. Ruth Atkins.
Fiscal Impact
Costs for City personnel staffing will be accommodated via the Community Services fiscal budget.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Map
LEGEND
Open Roadway
Closed Roadway
Full Road Closure
Soft Road Closure
Upcoming Heald Ave Closure
SATURDAY, April 15th
11AM – 7PM