To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratifying the prior decision to fully close a portion of Second Street on August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of New Horizons Career Development Center’s annual “Back-to-School Block Party,” Rodeo area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Second Street, between Parker Avenue and John Street, on August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of the New Horizons Career Development Center’s annual “Back-to-School Block Party,” Rodeo area. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The New Horizons Career Development Center hosted its annual “Back-to-School Block Party” and is requesting after-the-fact approval for the associated road closure. The event provided school supplies, live music, food, games, and other family-friendly activities. New Horizons Career Development Center shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
New Horizons Career Development Center will not have Board approval for completed road closure.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-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 Second Street, between Parker Avenue and John Street, on August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of the New Horizons Career Development Center’s annual “Back-to-School Block Party,” Rodeo area. (District V)
RC26-38
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to the New Horizons Career Development Center to fully close Second Street, between Parker Avenue and John Street, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 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. New Horizons Career Development Center 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 Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District.
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