To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue on March 14, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m., for the purpose of allowing participants in a 5k foot race to, Kensington 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 Oak View Avenue, between Colusa Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue, on March 14, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m., for the purpose of allowing participants in a 5k foot race to gather safely, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Zip Code East Bay, Inc., shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department to maintain public safety. Zip Code East Bay, Inc. plans to fully close Oak View Avenue as a part of a 5K charity foot race taking place in the Kensington area. This block of Oak View Avenue is a short residential street that has been used for other community events in Kensington such as the weekly farmer’s market. This road closure allows community members and participants of the foot race to gather safely.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for the purpose of a 5k foot race gathering.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, Paul Tehaney-Construction, Brian Lande - Kensington Police Department & Fire Protection District.
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 Oak View Avenue, between Colusa Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue, on March 14, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m., for the purpose of allowing participants in a 5k foot race to gather safely, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-6
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Zip Code East Bay, Inc to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue, between Colusa Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on March 14, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. through 11:00 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. Zip Code East Bay, Inc 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 Kensington Police Department & Fire Protection District.
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