To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratify the prior decision to fully close a portion of Second Avenue, Wanda Street, and Ceres Street, on October 11, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of celebrating the 5th Annual Octoberfest Festival, Crockett area.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Second Avenue, between Wanda Street and Pomona Street, Wanda Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, Ceres Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, on October 11, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of celebrating the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Festival, Crockett area. (District V)
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. Applicant must adhere to the permit conditions set forth by the Public Works Director, or designee, prior to and during the road closure.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Crockett Chamber of Commerce will not have Board approval for completed road closure.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. Commander, Crockett-Carquinez Fire 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 Second Avenue, between Wanda Street and Pomona Street, Wanda Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, Ceres Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, on October 11, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of celebrating the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Festival, Crockett area. (District V)
RC26-49
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Crockett Chamber of Commerce to fully close Second Avenue, between Wanda Street and Pomona Street, Wanda Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, Ceres Street, between First Avenue and Second Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on October 11, 2026, from 6:00 a.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 Crockett 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 Sherriff’s Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire District.