To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of San Pablo Dam Road, on September 20, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 31st Annual El Sobrante Stroll Festival and Parade, El Sobrante area.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of San Pablo Dam Road, from Appian Way to El Portal Drive, on September 20, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of the 31st Annual El Sobrante Stroll Festival and Parade, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The El Sobrante Stroll Festival and Parade attracts significant pedestrian activity. To ensure public safety, the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce has requested the temporary closure of San Pablo Dam Road to through traffic. Per the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District requirement, the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce shall maintain a 20-foot-wide emergency vehicle access lane for the full length of the closure.
Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for the proposed event.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis -Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Division Commander
THE BOARD OF S...
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