To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Ramona Way on April 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Alamo 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 Ramona Way, between 1556 Ramona Way and 1558 Ramona Way, on April 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, Alamo area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Ramona Way 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. This request was previously approved by the Board of Supervisors in resolution RES 2024-350 but the work was delayed and PG&E requested a new closure date. 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: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Devon Patel- Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff- Patrol Division 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 Ramona Way, between 1556 Ramona Way and 1558 Ramona Way, on April 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, Alamo area. (District II)
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to fully close Ramona Way, between 1556 Ramona Way and 1558 Ramona Way, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on April 11, 2025, for the period of 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 per plan approved by Public Works. 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 Sheriff’s Department, the California Highway Patrol and the Fire District.