To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of San Pablo Dam Road on September 15, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., El Sobrante area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of San Pablo Dam Road, between El Portal Drive and Appian Way, on September 15, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 29th Annual El Sobrante Stroll, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce is requesting a road closure on San Pablo Dam Road for the 29th Annual Street Fair and Parade. The road closure is being requested to increase pedestrian safety during the event. El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for planned activities.
:Larry Gossett-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Devon Patel- Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff- Patrol Division Commander
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 Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of San Pablo Dam Road between El Portal Drive and Appian Way, on September 15, 2024, from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 29th Annual El Sobrante Stroll, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC24-50
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce to fully close San Pablo Dam Road, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on September 15, 2024 for the period of 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 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. El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce 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 Sheriff’s Office, the California Highway Patrol and the Fire District.
6. El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce shall maintain a 20-foot wide emergency vehicle lane at all times through the entire length of the closure.