To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, El Sobrante area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue, between 5701 Sobrante Avenue and 5741 Sobrante Avenue, on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Sobrante Avenue at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace the existing utility pole. There is insufficient road width to setup and operate boom trucks and safely maintain through traffic. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility pole replacement.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. 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: Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue, between 5701 Sobrante Avenue and 5741 Sobrante Avenue, on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC26-12
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Sobrante Avenue, between 5701 Sobrante Avenue and 5741 Sobrante Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 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 construction 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. Pacific Gas & Electric Company 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 Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
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