To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratifying the prior decision to fully close a portion of Fred Jackson Way on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purposes of celebrating the 36th Anniversary Fall Festival Block Party, and the groundbreaking of the Heritage Point Grocery Store, Richmond 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 Fred Jackson Way, between Chesley Avenue and Grove Avenue, on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purposes of celebrating the 36th Anniversary Fall Festival Block Party, and the groundbreaking of the Heritage Point Grocery Store, Richmond 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. 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 Community Housing Development Corporation 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, Richmond Fire Department, T-6/12/27
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 Fred Jackson Way, between Chesley Avenue and Grove Avenue, on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purposes of celebrating the 36th Anniversary Fall Festival Block Party, and the groundbreaking of the Heritage Point Grocery Store, Richmond area. (District I)
RC26-53
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Community Housing Development Corporation to fully close Fred Jackson Way, between Chesley Avenue and Grove Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on October 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 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 Community Housing Development Corporation 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 Sherrif’s Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Richmond Fire Department.
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