To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Francisco Way, on October 2, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Richmond 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 Francisco Way, from 1923 Francisco Way to 2660 Francisco Way, on October 2, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of overhead utility work, Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is replacing an overhead service, installing an overhead transformer and secondary breakers. Due to the narrow road width of Francisco Way at the work site, PG&E has requested the road closure to perform the overhead utility work. There is insufficient road width to set up and operate boom trucks and safely maintain through traffic. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility work replacement.
c: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-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 Francisco Way, from 1923 Francisco Way to 2660 Francisco Way, on October 2, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of overhead utility work, Richmond area. (District I)
RC25-31
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Francisco Way, from 1923 Francisco Way to 2660 Francisco Way, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on October 2, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 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 California Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Office, and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
6. Pacific Gas & Electric Company shall obtain all required permits from the City of El Cerrito for the portions of the road closure that extend into the El Cerrito rights of way.
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