To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue, on April 21, 2024, and every Sunday thereafter until August 25, 2024, El Sobrante area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue, between Valley View Road and Appian Way, on April 21, 2024, and every Sunday thereafter until August 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a farmer's market, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Planting Justice shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department. Planting Justice is requesting a reoccurring road closure every Sunday for the purpose of hosting a farmer’s market for the community. Planting Justice is requesting to use the road right-of-way due to their property being under construction. In addition, the use of the road right-of-way would allow for greater participation from the community.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for planned activities.
c: Larry Gossett-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry, Engineering Services, Marke Smith, Engineering Services, Devon Patel, 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 Sobrante Avenue, between Valley View Road and Appian Way, on April 21, 2024, and every Sunday thereafter until August 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a farmer's market, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC23-39
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Planting Justice to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue, between Valley View Road and Appian Way, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on April 21, 2024, and every Sunday thereafter until August 25, 2024, for the period of 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 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. Planting Justice 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.