To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close all of Yale Circle and a portion of Yale Avenue on November 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing an existing utility pole and installing an additional new pole, Kensington 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 all of Yale Circle and a portion of Yale Avenue, beginning at 258 Yale Avenue and extending through Yale Circle, on November 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing an existing utility pole and installing an additional new pole, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the scope of the planned improvements at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace an existing utility pole and install an additional new utility pole. The associated overhead electrical work, in conjunction with the pole replacement, will limit the ability to safely maintain access during working hours. 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 and the installation of an additional pole.
c: Jocelyn LaRocque-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Coris-Maintenance, Kensington Police Department, and Kensington Fire Protection Division.
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 all of Yale Circle and a portion of Yale Avenue, beginning at 258 Yale Avenue and extending through Yale Circle, on November 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing an existing utility pole and installing an additional new pole, Kensington area. (District I)
RC25-28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Yale Circle and a portion of Yale Avenue, beginning at 258 Yale Avenue and extending through Yale Circle, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on November 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 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 Kensington Police Department, and the Kensington Fire Protection District.
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