To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratify the prior decision to fully close a portion of Oak View Ave, on every Sunday beginning April 14, 2024, until April 13, 2025, Kensington 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 Oak View Avenue between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue, on every Sunday beginning April 14, 2024, until April 13, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of a farmers’ market, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Kensington Community Market operates the Kensington Farmers’ Market, a California Certified Farmers’ Market that hosts live music and sells produce and is a non-profit, community-based organization. The Kensington Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Colusa Circle in Kensington. The Kensington Police Chief and Interim General Manager reviewed the road closure permit and did not have any concerns with the continued use of Oak View Ave. The Kensington Fire Protection District also supports and approves the ongoing weekly closure for the purpose of this 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: c: Larry Gossett-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry, Engineering Services, Marke Smith, Engineering Services, Devon Patel, Engineering Services, Chris Lau, Maintenance, 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: Ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue, on every Sunday beginning April 14, 2024, until April 13, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of a farmers’ market, Kensington area. (District I)
RC24-24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to The Kensington Community Market to fully close Oak View Avenue, between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue, except for emergency traffic, and local residents, on every Sunday beginning April 14, 2024, until April 13, 2025, for the period of 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 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 construction 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. The Kensington Community Market 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 Protection and Community Services District, Kensington Fire Protection District.
6. Applicant shall maintain a minimum 5-foot sidewalk width along existing sidewalks of Oak View Avenue for pedestrian and ADA access.