To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratifying the prior decision to fully close a portion of Stanford Avenue, on December 4, 2025 for the purpose of hosting a community event about fire danger mitigation in the neighborhood, Kensington area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Stanford Avenue, between 230 Stanford Avenue and 246 Stanford Avenue, on December 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a community event about fire danger mitigation in the neighborhood, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
A county-maintained road may be closed with approval of the Board of Supervisors and a road closure permit. Stanford Firewise Community must adhere to the permit conditions set forth by the Public Works Director, or designee, prior to and during the road closure. This road closure will allow for activities to promote fire prevention, preparedness, and safety measures.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Stanford Firewise Community will not have Board approval for completed road closure.
c: Jocelyn LaRocquet-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, Kensington Police Department & Fire Protection District
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF: Ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Stanford Avenue, between 230 Stanford Avenue and 246 Stanford Avenue, on December 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a community event about fire danger mitigation in the neighborhood, Kensington area. (District I)
RC25-48
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Stanford Firewise Community to fully close Stanford Avenue, between 230 Stanford Avenue and 246 Stanford Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on December 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to the following conditions:
1. Traffic will be detoured via roads identified in a traffic control plan, reviewed by the Public Works Department. Emergency vehicles, residents within the event area and essential services will be allowed access as required.
2. All signing to be in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
3. The Stanford Firewise Community shall comply with the requirements of the Ordinance Code of Contra Costa County.
4. Provide the County with a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for Comprehensive General Public Liability which names the County as an additional insured prior to permit issuance.
5. Obtain approval for the closure from the Kensington Police Department, and the Kensington Fire Protection District.
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