To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratifying the prior decision to fully close all of Rolph Avenue on July 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting the 18th Annual Sugartown Festival, Crockett 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 all of Rolph Avenue, between Loring Avenue and Pomona Street, on July 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting the 18th Annual Sugartown Festival, Crockett area. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Crockett Chamber of Commerce has requested a road closure for the annual Sugar Town Festival to maintain traffic and pedestrian safety. The Chamber must comply with all permit conditions set by the Public Works Director, or designee, before and during the road closure.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Crockett Chamber of Commerce 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: Ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close all of Rolph Avenue, between Loring Avenue and Pomona Street, on July 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting the 18th Annual Sugartown Festival, for the purpose of hosting the 18th Annual Sugartown Festival, Crockett area. (District V)
RC26-30
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Crockett Chamber of Commerce to fully close all of Rolph Avenue, between Loring Avenue and Pomona Street, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on July 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 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. Crockett Chamber of Commerce 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 Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District.
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