To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Chesley Avenue on July 12, 20205, from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 14th Annual Music Festival, North Richmond 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 Chesley Avenue, between 5th Street and 6th Street, on July 12, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 14th Annual Music Festival, North Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to construction in Shields-Reid Park where the previous year’s festivals have been hosted, North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation is requesting to relocate the 14th Annual Music Festival to Chesley Avenue adjacent to the park. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation will be unable to close the road to host the 14th Annual Music Festival.
c: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. 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 Chesley Avenue, between 5th Street and 6th Street, on July 12, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 14th Annual Music Festival, North Richmond area. (District I)
RC25-15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation to fully close Chesley Avenue, between 5th Street and 6th Street, except for emergency traffic, and US Postal Service, on July 12, 2025, from 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 will be allowed access as required.
2. All signing to be in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
3. North & Greater Richmond Blues Foundation 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 California Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Office, and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
c: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. Commander
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