CC - Item H - Request by SCE to temporarily close teh 8400 block of rush - Internal Filex Box 0690,"
TO
FROM:
DATE:
HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
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~ANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY
V AUGUST 5, 1992
MANAGER
RE: REQUEST BY SCE TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE 8400 BLOCK OF RUSH
STREET ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1992
Attached for the Council's review is a letter from the Southern
California Edison Company requesting permission to close Rush Street,
between Walnut Grove Avenue and Delta Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 1992. The purpose of the request is
to allow SCE, Chicago Title, and California Federal Savings to
conduct a joint-effort "Rideshare Day" on Rush Street.
SCE, Chicago Title,
"Rideshare Days" in
educating employees
public transit. Ho,
three companies are
facilities for this
and California'Federal, have conducted similar
past years which were quite successful in
about the importance of ridesharing and utilizing
aever, the event has grown to the point that the
requesting the use of Rush Street, near the SCE
year's event.
As indicated in the letter, SCE is willing to notify area residents
and the Garvey School District of the temporary closure, should it be
approved by the City Council. Additionally, there are no residential
dwellings facing the section of Rush Street to be closed. Area
residents may be inconvenienced during the time of the closure if
they sought to access Walnut Grove Avenue from Rush Street, but,
there are several other outlet streets in the area which could be
utilized.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize SCE, Chicago Title,
and California Federal Savings to close Rush Street, from Walnut
Grove Avenue to Delta Avenue, on September 10, 1992 between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. COUNCIL AGENDA-
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Attachment
AVG 1 1 1992
ITEM No. (5d-11
A:081192N:15
Southein California Edison Company
1000 POTRERO GRANDE DRIVE
MONTEREY PARK. CALIFORNIA 01754
ENID P. JOFFE
ARP mw ACER
July 9, 1992
Mr. Jeff'stewart
Executive Assistant
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Blvd
Rosemead, CA 91770
Dear Jeff:
TELEPHONE'
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As you know, one of the subjects discussed at the meeting you
attended last week with SCE., Chicago Title and California Federal
was the possibility of the three companies co-sponsoring a
Rideshare Fair in the fall. All three companies are already
planning events for Rideshare Day, Thursday, September 10, 1992.
The prospect of a joint effort generated great enthusiasm because
the companies could share vendor resources and avoid duplication of
effort. A joint event could also pave the way for future
partnerships related to AQMD ride reduction requirements.
It was felt that attendance would be maximized if the fair was held
on "neutral ground" rather than at one of the three companies. we
would therefore like to explore the possibility of closing Rush
Street between Walnut Grove and Delta from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The actual fair will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. but the
vendors will need set up and take down time. Based on past events,
there will be food, entertainment, vehicles and displays from RTD,
LACTC and others. We expect to attract about 1,500 participants
from the three companies.
We hope the city will give favorable consideration to our request.
We realize there will be some inconvenience to residents and we
would be willing to help notify our neighbors of the street's
closure. We have already spoken with the Garvey School District
and they have no problem with the closure as long as the parents
are notified.
Mr. Jeff Stewart
July 9, 1992
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We would certainly hope that the city officials would join us for
the festivities and perhaps have a booth at the fair to promote the
city fs programs. The general public could also be invited to
attend the fair.
Please let me know if you think our request is feasible. If you
have any questions or need additional information, do not hesitate
to call.
sincerely,
Enid Joffe
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cc: Carol McCarthy, California Federal
Teresa Smit, Southern California Edison
Ron Scott, Chicago Title