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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04112006 - SD.6 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: April 11, 2006 SUBJECT: Temporary Closure of Empire Mine Road, Antioch area. SPECIFIC RI-QUEST(S)OR RI?COMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIPICATION RECOMMENDATION(S): FIND THAT: There is serious and continual criminal activity on Empire Mine Road (Road No. 6963), starting at the Antioch City Limit and proceeding easterly for 0.49 miles to Deer Valley Road, Antioch area; Empire Mine Road has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street; Vehicular traffic on Empire Mine Road contributes to the criminal activity; The temporary closure of Empire Mine Road for an initial period of eighteen(18)months as a measure to reduce criminal activity will not substantially affect traffic flow, safety on the adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, the operation of emergency vehicles, the performance of municipal or public utility services, or the delivery of freight by commercial vehicles in the area of the section of Empire Mine Road that is proposed to be temporarily closed. ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2006/4162 temporarily closing Empire Mine Road(Road No.6963) for safety concerns, Antioch area. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: ,RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S)- ACTION IGNATURE. S :ACTION Z ON �© APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER TO BE RE—LISTED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct VOTE OF SUPERVISORS copy of an action taken and entered on the UNANIMOUS(ABSENT 1 minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the AYES: NOES: date shown. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: MOar JOHN CULLEN, Clerk oft Board of G\GrpDataV1ransEng\2u06uBO-TR\4162-RO.doc Supervisors and County Administrator Orig.Div:Public Works(Traflic) Contact: Jerry Fahy(313-2276) cc: California I lighway Patrol Sheriffs Department By , Deputy City of Antioch,PWD SUBJECT: Temporary Closure of Empire Mine Road, Antioch area. DATE: April 11, 2006 PAGE: 2 FISCAL IMPACT: There will be a reduction in the costs of removing refuse and trash from the road. BACKGROUND/REASON(S) FOR RECOMMENDATION(S): Nighttime activities along the road generate refuse, trash, and human waste. Arson, vandalism, trespassing, discharging of firearms, parties involving drugs and alcohol, and malicious activities leading to the death of livestock has resulted in a concerted effort by property owners, the City of Antioch,the California Highway Patrol,Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and County Sheriff to close the road. The County Public Works Department supports this temporary closure and recommends that the Board of Supervisors support this request, and that they approve Traffic Resolution No. 2006/4162. The City of Antioch has passed a resolution (see attachment with supporting letters) to close the portion of Empire Mine Road that is in the City. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The County would not be able to close the road and the nighttime activities that are occurring along the road would continue. Attachment: City of Antioch Community Development letter dated September 22, 2005 OF ANT1pC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT P.O. Box 5007 Aiitioch CA 94531-5007 September 22, 2005 CALIFORN�P Jerry Fahy Senior Traffic Engineer a /W Contra Costa County C-) Public Works Department ® Aeceeved O 255 Glacier Drive A Transoattatwo Martinez, CA 94553 Engineering ad Re: Empire Mine Road Temporary Closure ��iB$Q �a�ddd0 Dear Mr. Fahy, have been in contact with Fil Uy of your office regarding the temporary closure of Empire Mine Road. As you may be aware, the road is 3.5 miles in length and extends from Deer Valley Road in the County to Mesa Ridge Drive in the City of Antioch. The 0.5 mile portion from Deer Valley Road to the Antioch City Limits line is located in the County and the subject of this letter. At their September 13, 2005 meeting, the Antioch City Council adopted a resolution temporarily closing Empire-Mine Road to vehicular traffic within the City. Criminal activity in the area, including arson, vandalism, dumping, trespassing, discharging firearms and other illegal activities have become such a problem that requests from the adjacent property owners, County Sheriff, Highway Patrol, County Fire Protection District, Antioch Public Works Maintenance and Antioch Police Department prompted the Council action. In speaking with Fil, he recommended I send you the information we had presented to the Council along with current traffic counts which our traffic group has just gathered. The Council directed staff not to proceed with closure of the road until the County Board of Supervisors has had an opportunity to vote on a similar resolution. It is Antioch's request that the County staff prepare a staff report and recommendation to temporarily close the County portion of the road to vehicular traffic. The City's resolution permits use of the road by bicycle and pedestrian traffic with a locked gate system that would permit access to emergency, maintenance and delivery vehicles and equipment. Additionally, a single residence on the Higgins Ranch property (located in Antioch) gains access to their property via the road. We request a similar closure on the County portion of the road.- Once you have had a chance to review the information I'm providing, could you please give me a call at (925) 779-7046 or email me at rbernal@ci.antioch.ca.us and let me know if your department will be recommending approval of a temporary road closure and when it will be scheduled for the Board of Supervisor's action. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Ron Bernal, PE Assistant City Engineer Enclosures Building Services Phone(925)779-7065-Fax(925)779-7034 Planning Services Phone(925)779-7035-Fax(925)779-7034 Capital Improvement Phone(925)779-7050-Fax(925)779-7003 Neighborhood Improvement Phone(925)779-7042—Fax(925)779-7034 Land Development/Engineering Phone(925)779-7035—Fax(925)779-7034 STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 Prepared by: Ron Bernal, Assistant City EngineerPt2b Approved by: Joseph G. Brandt, Director of Community Development Date: August 31, 2005 Subject: Temporary Closure of Empire. Mine Road Between Mesa Ridge Drive and Deer Valley Road RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the. City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the resolution temporarily closing Empire Mine Road from Mesa Ridge Drive to the City Limit Line 2600' west of Deer Valley Road for an initial period of eighteen (18) months as a measure to reduce criminal activity in the area. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Empire Mine Road, a scenic and somewhat isolated road, is located in the southwest portion of the City in undeveloped Future Urban Area 1 (FUA 1) and in unincorporated Contra Costa County. The 3.5 mile stretch of two lane paved road with gravel shoulders that extends from Mesa Ridge Drive in the Dallas Ranch Subdivision to Deer Valley Road in the County has been a long-time source of consternation for adjacent land owners and the law enforcement community. Arson, vandalism, dumping, trespassing, discharging of firearms, parties involving the, use of drugs and alcohol, and malicious activities leading to the death of livestock has resulted in a concerted effort by property owners (especially rancher Jack Roddy), the Antioch Police Department and County Sheriff to close the road. Fronting property owners include Ginochio, Richland Development Corporation, Shea Adult Communities, Zeka Group, The Golf Course at Roddy Ranch (Merchant Land Fund LLC), East Bay Regional Park District, and City open space adjacent.to developed residential property. The road is generally flat with a steep windy portion for a stretch of around three quarters of a mile from the old Higgins Ranch driveway (Zeka property) up to Mesa Ridge Drive. The "Feed Lot/Concert Barn" and the "Gates of Hell" both located along Empire Mine Road have long been gathering places for adults and juveniles who regularly participate in illegal activities. Further interest in the Empire Avenue area can be attributed to a website that has a section devoted to haunted places in California. The "Gates of Hell" and "Slaughterhouse" (Feed Lot/Concert Barn) have both been listed as locations people are encouraged to explore. According to statistics provided by the Antioch Police Department, from August 2002 until August 2003, the. Department responded to 153 calls for service. The majority of RB:tll 9-13-05 these calls related to a variety of criminal violations including trespassing, vandalism, littering, arson and discharging firearms. During the same period, the Sheriff's Department reported 25 calls for service related to vandalism, trespassing, stolen vehicles, assaults and littering. The Fire District reported 21 calls for service that were generally related to grass and brush fires and. some structure fires contained within the Feed Lot/Concert Barn property. Additionally, the Fire District also responded to 8 accidents in this area. More recent numbers show the Police Department had. 75 calls for service from May 2004 until May 2005. The Police Department has also conducted several directed enforcement operations where officers would watch and wait for criminal offenses in the areas of the Feed Lot/Concert Barn property. These enforcement activities resulted in citations for trespassing, vandalism and parking. Illegal dumping has become a significant and costly problem for the City. Locations such as Empire Mine Road are particularly attractive for illegal dumpers because of its isolated location and lack of street lighting. From July 2004 until July 2005, the Public Works Department streets crews spent $3,940 picking up debris and garbage dumped along .Empire Mine Road. At a cost of $2,013, eleven No Parking signs were also installed along this road to discourage vehicles from parking near Gates of Hell and the Feed Lot/Concert Barn. As a result of these problems, some of the neighboring property owners have requested the road be closed. Attached are letters to the City from adjoining property owners including The Golf Club at Roddy Ranch and Richland Development Corporation. The owners of the Golf Club at Roddy Ranch have agreed to construct the gates and turn arounds at the gates aspart of the temporary road closure process. City staff has contacted the County since they own and maintain the road from Deer Valley Road to the City limits 2600' to the west. Staff at the County Public Works Department has indicated their intention to take an item to their Board of Supervisors that would authorize the closure of the County's portion of the road. Should the City Council authorize the temporary closure of the road, staff recommends the action not take affect until the County has made a similar decision (or not if they so choose). Additionally, the attached letters from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's office and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District also submitted letters recommending the road be temporarily closed. There have been several requests from the public to keep the road open to bicyclists and pedestrians. Neither the Chief of Police nor the City Attorney believes honoring that request will create significant issues for the City. For this reason, staff is recommending the road be closed to all through vehicular traffic with provisions for access maintained for the residents on the Higgins property, City and County Public Works workers, emergency response personnel as well as pedestrians and bicyclists. The City Attorney has recommended the use of Vehicle Code section 21101.4 which authorizes the temporary closure of roads due to .criminal activity. As stated in the attached resolution, seven findings must be made by the City Council in order to temporarily close the road for an initial period of 18 months. The closure may be extended for five additional 18 month periods with each time.extension requiring a public 2 hearing. All property owners adjacent to the road have been given notice of the public hearing. As evidenced by the letters of support; most of the property owners fronting on Empire Mine Road are in favor of the temporary closure. FINANCIAL IMPACT The cost of installing the two gates and turn-around at the City Limits is approximately $10,000. The owners of The Golf Course at Roddy Ranch have indicated they will fund and construct the installation. In the event these owners or the.other property owners benefiting from the road closure do not construct the improvements, the City could fund part or all of the improvements from Street Maintenance or General Fund. If the County approves the closure of the 2600' portion of Empire Mine Road between the City. limits and Deer Valley Road, they would be responsible for designing and funding the closure of the road at this location. OPTIONS The City Council may choose to not approve the temporary closure of the road to vehicles. This is not recommended by staff. In addition to temporarily closing the road to vehicles, the. City Council may choose to prohibit bicycle and pedestrian traffic as well. The City Council may make the temporary closure of Empire Mine Road conditioned upon the owners of The Golf Course at Roddy Ranch funding of the construction of the gates and turn-around at both ends of the closure. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A:Vicinity Map Attachment B:Location Maps Attachment C:Letters from: County of Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff Contra Costa County Fire Protection District The Golf Club at Roddy Ranch Richland Development Corporation 3 RESOLUTION NO 2005/** RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOC-H MAKING FINDINGS AND ORDERING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EMPIRE MINE ROAD WHEREAS property owners adjacent to Empire Mine Road have requested that Empire Mine Road be temporarily closed due to serious and continual criminal activity; and WHEREAS Vehicle Code §21101.4 authorizes the temporary closure of roads due to criminal activity, and provides criteria and procedures for such closure; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the.City Council makes the following findings: 1. A duly-noticed public hearing was conducted by the City Council on September 13, 2005, at which all interested persons were allowed to address the Council. Notice was mailed to all residents and owners, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, of property adjacent to Empire Mine Road; 2. The Police Department recommends closure of the road. Field Services Division commander Stephen J. McConnell has authored a memorandum dated July 13, 2005, on file with the Office of the City Attorney, which the City Council incorporates by reference. In summary, Capt. McConnell reports the following: a. Empire Mine Road is an attractive nuisance due to its rural, undeveloped and isolated location. The private property owners on both sides of the road have submitted "no trespass letters" to the Police Department and have posted their property as. "no trespassing", but the signs are removed almost as quickly as they are posted; b. Two points of interest, the "Feed Lot/Concert Barn" and the "Hell's Gates" have attracted both juveniles. and adults as sites for drinking and drug use. Other crimes reported in these areas are robbery, assaults, littering, vandalism, trespassing, arson, traffic accidents, discharging of firearms, and killing of livestock. c. There is a web site devoted to perpetuating urban myths related to Empire Mine Road. This site urges readers to go to the area, but to watch out for police. This web site has attracted even more interest and encouraged people from outside the Antioch area to flock to the area; d. Empire Mine Road has experienced-an inordinate number of calls for service from the Antioch Police Department, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. RESOLUTION NO. 2005/** September 13, 2005 Page 2 3. The Contra Costa County -Sheriff's Department and the California Highway Patrol have recommended closure of Empire Mine Road in respect to the segment of the roadway traversing through unincorporated territory, due to serious and continual criminal activity; 4. From the foregoing, the Council concludes that Empire Mine Road experiences serious and continual criminal activity, and temporary closure will substantially reduce or eliminate such criminal activity; 5. .Empire Mine Road has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street; 6. Vehicular traffic on the road contributes to the criminal activity; 7. The closure will not substantially adversely affect the following: a. traffic flow or traffic safety on adjacent streets or surrounding neighborhoods, because Empire Mine Road does not have any public cross streets along its length and is not necessary to travel to any other neighborhoods; b. operation of emergency vehicles, because other routes provide better linkages to destinations of emergency vehicles. Gates used to close the road will be equipped with lock types that can be removed by emergency responders if it is necessary for response along Empire Mine Road itself; c. performance of municipal or public utility services, since no such services are provided along this roadway; d. delivery of freight by commercial carriers, as other routes provide better linkages to destinations of commercial freight carriers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Vehicle Code §21101.4, the Council hereby determines that Empire Mine Road shall be temporarily closed for a period of 18 months. This temporary closure order may be extended for the periods, and by the procedures, specified in Vehicle Code §21101.4 or successor legislation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that closure shall be physically accomplished by the erection of gates with access points for pedestrians and bicyclists on both ends of the roadway. Gates may be installed either by the adjacent property owners or by the City Engineer. If privately installed, the gates shall be of a type and specification approved by the City Engineer. The gates and gate locks shall be of a type approved by the Chief of Police, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department, and the Contra Costa County Fire District. . The gates shall have signs affixed indicating "Road Closed" or words to that effect as approved by the City Engineer. Adjoining RESOLUTION NO. 2005/** September 13, 2005 Page 3 property owners/authorized residents (if any) shall have the right to travel on the closed roadway and shall be responsible for closing and securing the gates. Pedestrians and bicyclists shall have the right to travel on the closed roadway and shall be required to use access points provided. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be effective immediately. 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J}:Pr,Att��?_ti�s�� � .:1� to !� y�'tA�' s4'y �-�il� F�I r• �1. �x,��F�� .�t,- �;��i4, x � +�� , lt:-zs^'+�Tz�rz...^c.;gin^-s-o-�y.�- e"r�rr_..:i°'g' 'as--r;r•c�r�•s-�-�,�-.;•a-�^�-^_�"..�<t^>gnm��e�+.�.��,. _ H I I MkaM1VICIN I U zw. ,,y CrnItt>iD of lr>rttfra (r11,jla? f�P.';:; '�� = v,.., _'AENT Offirr 17f 1I11" �fjrriff Warren E.Rupf Sheriff August 3, 2005 Captain Stephen J McConnell Field Set-vices Division Commander Antioch Police Department 300 L Street Antioch, California 94509 Dear Captain McConnell: I am in receipt of your letter dated July H, 2005' concerning the.City of Antioch:proposal to close Empire Mine Road. Tagree with your assessment that,the road has been:a magnet for criminal activity over,the years.Af least two inter•net websites describe this`area as aMecca for.weird activity and strange occurrences. I have also personally spoken to one o f.the two property owners in uninco7Porated area, Jack Roddy, who.is absolutely 477 favgr of closing the.road to mitigate the problems that he has.`liad on his prope•ty: The Office of the Sheriff has no objectiozi p this proposal as long as the prober public notification procedure and legal.process are followed Sincerely, Scott P. Daly, Con ander . Field Operatio Bureau cc: pervisor Federal Glover, District IV Captain Jon Cox., Patrol Division Commander . Jerry Fahy, Public Works-Road Maintenance SD/dm 1980 Muir Road • Martinez, California 94553-4800 (925) 313-2500 "Community Policing Since 1850...." ��G 4 2�0� N � 1 State of California Business,Transportation and Housing Agency ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 5100 Blum Road Martinez,CA 94553 (925)646-4980 (800)735-2929 (TTITDD) (800) 735-2922 (Voice) R E F" LIP July 15, 2005 AUG 15 2005 COrA[IWINUT DEVELOPINrTNT Mark A. Moczulski, Chief of Police Antioch Police Department 300"L" Street Antioch, CA 94509-1100 Dear Chief Moczulski: This letter is in regards to your request for our support in restricting access to Empire-Mine Road. Your reasoning for doing so is compelling. I have discussed the proposal with our officers who regularly patrol the area and the consensus . opinion is in favor of restricted access for the reasons you cited in your letter to me. All indications are that restricted access would benefit respective landowners and,the City alike. Moreover, the roadway does not appear to be critical relative to emergency response to the County portion of the road. 1 believe your concerns regarding Empire Mine.Road are valid. Inasmuch, the California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa Area office is in support of your proposal. Sincerely, CAHOON, Captain Commander Contra Costa Area AUG 2005 Safety, Service, and Security Contra Costa County E °� Fire Protection District HT:Y'F Fire Chief KEITH RICHTER July 25, 2005 Captain Stephen McConnell Field Services Division Commander Antioch Police Department 300 L Street Antioch, CA 94509 Re: Empire Mine Road Closure Dear Captain McConnell: I am in receipt of your July 11, 2005 letter soliciting Fire District agreement on your agency's recommendation to temporarily close Empire Mine Road. We understand that this area has been and continues to be a haven for criminal activity. The District therefore concurs with the recommended closure.: of Empire Mine Road with one provision. We would ask that any gate(s) installed be outfitted with a fire trail lock.with master key#2319 to provide for fire department access. Please contact any of our on-duty Battalion 8 Battalion Chiefs for assistance with a fire trail lock. The Battalion 8 office telephone is 941-3608. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 941-3501. R race Assistant Chief— Operations c: Battalion'8-Battalion Chiefs L272005 2010 Geary Road• Pleasant Hill, California 94523-4694•Telephone(925)941-3300• Fax(925) 94173309 East County •Telephone(925)757-1303 • Fax(925)941-3329 West County •Telephone(510)374-7070 www.cccfpd.org I SEP-7-2@05 11:08 FROPI:RODDY RANCH GC 925-706-0222 TO:7797034• P.2 toddY Ranch August 29, 2003 Antioch City Council: I have been a member of your community and the County of Contra Costa for the past 27 years. I am writing you today to express my sincere concern for an issue that has been ongoing since the day I took residence. Empire Mine Road, the South boundary to your beautiful city has been a public nuisance for a long, long time. This road is responsible for: Unlawful trespass Vandalism Drug trafficking Weapon discharging Drag racing Cattle killings—14 in 1 year Fires Dumping trash-littering Sex Tagging—Spray painting Drinking Alcohol Parking violations The City of Antioch and its counsel have my express written consent to shut this road off to vehicle traffic, excluding fire,police, and ambulance. I am not opposed to walking and bicycle traffic. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to call me directly at 925-754-0957. Sincerely, Jack T. Roddy The Golf Club at Roddy Ranch I Taur Way •Antioch,California 94531 Tel 925-978-4653 • Fax 925-706-0222 www.roddyranch.com Sent by: RICHLAND DEVELOPMENT CORP 925 935 6178; 04/10/03 8:01 ; JetFax 1663;Page 2/2 RICHLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1535 NORTH MAIN STREET waver CREEK,CALIFORNIA 9459646o6 (925)935-6710 FAX(925)935-6178 April 9,200.3 Denise Scaggs CITY OF ANTIOCH Community Development P.O. Box 5007 Antioch, CA 94531 RE: Empire Kline Road—Trespassing Prosecution Dear Denise, This letter is to advise you that we are acting as Agents for the Oak Hill Paris properties known as APN 057-010-001, 057-010-004, and APN 057-060-006,located approximately 2 miles from the intersection of Empire Mine Road and Deer Valley Road. The community commonly refers to this location as the"Feed Lot". We do not allow any trespassing, off road vehicles, or illegal dumping on our property. In the past these locations have been identified as a constant problem with these items listed. "No Trespassing" signs are posted in accordance with the Penal Code Sections and although many are getting removed by the offenders, we are replacing them as they come down. If anyone were to be apprehended who is not designated an employee or agent of Richland Development Corporation or Oak Hill Park, we would request full prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The Antioch Police Department has the express authority of Richland Development Corporation!Oak IUI Park to enter, issue a citation and/or arrest any person or persons in violation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Pau!Lant President Richland Development Corporation For Oak Hill Park CITY UN A-N'HUCH TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT 925-779-7035 Location : Empire Mine Rd. Site: Time Date: 09/12/05 Tech :'KS DirectiorBoth Interval Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Weekday Week Begin 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/17 9/18 Avg Avg 12:AM * * 0 2 . * * --* — 1— 1 1:00 * * 1 0 * * * 0 0 2:00 * * 1 1 * * * 1 1 3:00 *. * 1 1 * * * 1 1 4:00 * * 2 0 * * * 1 1 5:00 * * 7 11 * * * 9 9 6:00 * * 10 12 * * * 11 11 7:00 * * 8 9 * * * 8 8 8:00 * * 3 13 * * * 8 8 9:00 * * 10 8 *' * * 9 9 10:00 * * 8 7 * * * 7 7 11:00 * * 10 12 * * * 11 11 12:PM' * * 9 12 * * * 10 10 1:00 * * 11 * * * * 11 11 2:00 *. 20 17 * * * * 18 18 3:00 * 18 28 * * * * 23 23 4:00 * 12 24 * * * * 18 18 5:00 * 16 23 * * * * 19 19 6:00 * 14 20 * * * * 17 17 7:00 * 10 14 * * * * 12 12 8:00 * 11 8 * * * * 9 9 9:00 * 8 8 * * * * 8 8 10:00 * 4 4 * * * * 4 4 _ 11:00 * _ 6 1 * * * * 3 3 _ Totals 0 119 228 88 0 0 0 219 219 AM Peak * * 6:00 8:00 * * * 6:00 6:00 Volume * * 10 13 * * * 11 11 PM Peak * 2:00 3:00 12:00 * * * 3:00 3:00 Volume * 20 28 12 * * * 23 23 Data File: Empire Mine Rd Printed: 9/15/2005 Paee: I i THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Resolution on April 11, 2006 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: TRAFFIC RES ABSTAIN: SUBJECT: Temporary Closure of Empire Mine Road (Road o. 6963), Antioch area. The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors .RESOLVES tha . Based on the recommendations by the County ublic Works Department's Transportation Engineering Division, and pursuant to State of alifornia Vehicle Code Section 21101.4, the following traffic regulation is established (and er action taken as indicated): Pursuant to Section 21101.4 of e State of California Vehicle Code, a Public Hearing will be held on April , 2006 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 107 of the Board of Supervisor's Chamber,651 P. e Street,Martinez,California to adopt a resolution for the temporary closure of pire Mine Road (Road No. 6963), beginning at the Antioch city limit and p ceeding easterly for 0.49 miles to Deer Valley Road, Antioch area. (District ) 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 Mo tr date shown. G.\GrpData\Trans[ng\2006\BO-TR 162-6963.doc Orig.Dept.: Pu is Works(Traffic) Contact: J ry Fahy(313-2276) cc: alifornia Highway Patrol ATTESTED: Sheritr s Department City ofAntioch,PWD JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By , Deputy TRAFFIC RESOLUTION NO. 2006/4162