To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve & Authorize to fully close a portion of Parker Avenue, on March 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m., Rodeo 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 Parker Avenue between First Street and Seventh Street, on March 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of the Rodeo Baseball Association Opening Day Parade, Rodeo area. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Rodeo Baseball Association requested a road closure to establish a safe staging area for the start and finish of their event. The 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: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, Sheriff -Patrol Div. Commander, CHP
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Parker Avenue between First Street and Seventh Street, on March 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of the Rodeo Baseball Association Opening Day Parade, Rodeo area. (District V)
RC25-3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Rodeo Baseball Association to fully close a portion of Parker Avenue between First Street and Seventh Street, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on March 8, 2025, for the period of 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.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 accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
3. Rodeo Baseball 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 California Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Office, and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Department.