HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.102RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECOGNIZE the first Tuesday in August as National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” SUPPORT
efforts of unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County to participate in National Night Out and DIRECT the
Public Works Director, or designee, to issue no fee permits for road closures for National Night Out events providing
certain criteria are met.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for issuance of the road closure permits will be covered by the Road Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and
promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies,
state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer
communities. In 1984, NATW introduced National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime” to promote
involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a
message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. NATW’s National
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RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Julie Bueren,
925-313-2202
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 24, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C.102
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:June 24, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:RECOGNIZE the first Tuesday in August as National Night Out
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August.
The focus of National Night Out is to bring neighbors and communities together often in block parties that require
road closure permits. Public Works staff will issue a no-fee road closure permit for National Night Out events that
will consider public safety and convenience and require support of the District Supervisor, approval by the County’s
Traffic Engineer and the County’s Risk Manager as well as notification of emergency service agencies including the
California Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Department and the Fire District that serve the area. Additionally, the applicants
are required to notify property owners potentially affected by the closure.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
There will be no formal recognition or support of National Night Out in Contra Costa’s unincorporated communities.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.