To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approving & Authorizing to fully close a portion of Bernhard Avenue, on July 27, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., Richmond Heights 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 Bernhard Avenue between Cypress Avenue and Kensington Avenue, on July 27, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., for the purpose of East Richmond Heights Art & Music Festival, East Richmond Heights area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County's East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) has requested the road closure to facilitate the East Richmond Heights Art & Music Festival. 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, Devon Patel, Engineering Services, Marke Smith-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 Bernhard Avenue between Cypress Avenue and Kensington Avenue, on July 27, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., for the purpose of East Richmond Heights Art & Music Festival, East Richmond Heights area. (District I)
RC24-33
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Contra Costa County's East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) to fully close Bernhard Avenue between Cypress Avenue and Kensington Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on July 27, 2024 for the period of 5:00 a.m. through 11:59 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. Contra Costa County’s East Richmond Heights Municipal Advisory Council 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 Department, the California Highway Patrol and the Fire District.
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