TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: July 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Willaims
PHONE:
707-937-3500
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Pursuant to Caltrans/California Highway Patrol Joint Policy Guidelines for Special Events on State Conventional Highways, in Order to Obtain a Caltrans Permit for the Elk Volunteer Fire Department's "Great Day in Elk" Parade, to be Held in Elk, California, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution pursuant to Caltrans/CHP Joint Policy Guidelines for Special Events on State Conventional Highways in order to obtain a Caltrans permit for the Elk Volunteer Fire Department's "Great Day in Elk" Parade, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; direct the Clerk of the Board to forward copies of the Resolution to the District Permit Coordinator (Caltrans Eureka), the California Highway Patrol, and the Elk Volunteer Fire Department; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board has traditionally adopted an annual resolution supporting the "Great Day in Elk" Parade. Last Board action: August 2024.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Annually, the Elk Volunteer Fire Department organizes a parade on Highway One through Elk, preceding the "Great Day in Elk" town fair and fundraising event for the Elk Community Center. In order to obtain a permit from CalTrans for the parade, a letter of support is required from the California Highway Patrol and Sheriff, along with a Resolution from the Board of Supervisors and a certificate of insurance from the Elk Volunteer Fire Department's insurance carrier, pursuant to Caltrans/California Highway Patrol's Joint Policy Guidelines for Special Events on State Conventional Highways.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION: ...
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