To: Board of Supervisors
From: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close Maple Lane on November 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of neighborhood social event, Walnut Creek 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 Maple Lane on November 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of neighborhood social event, Walnut Creek area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Parkmead Community Association is requesting that Maple Lane be closed on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of an annual neighborhood “Chili Cook-Off.” The event shall be conducted in accordance with all Contra Costa County Health Services guidelines. Applicant 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.
c: Larry Gossett-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry, 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 Maple Lane on November 4, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of neighborhood social event, Walnut Creek area. (District II)
RC23-40
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Parkmead Community Association to fully close Maple Lane, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on November 4, 2023 for the period of 11:00 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. Parkmead Community Association 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 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 Department, the California Highway Patrol and the Fire District.