To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve to fully close a portion of southbound Jones Road, on June 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of staging and operating a crane within the public right-of-way for the installation of equipment on private property, Walnut Creek 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 southbound Jones Road, between Oak Road and Treat Boulevard, on June 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of staging and operating a crane within the public right-of-way for the installation of equipment on private property, Walnut Creek area. (District IV)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Bragg Crane Service has requested the road closure to facilitate the setup and operation of a crane from the roadway to place an AC unit for the Renaissance Walnut Creek Hotel. The closure is necessary to ensure safe access to the subject property and to ensure traffic safety while operating the crane. The 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 crane operations.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-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: ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of southbound Jones Road, between Oak Road and Treat Boulevard, on June 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of staging and operating a crane within the public right-of-way for the installation of equipment on private property, Walnut Creek area. (District IV)
RC26-22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Bragg Crane Service to fully close southbound Jones Road, between Oak Road and Treat Boulevard, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on June 10, 2026, from 8:00 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. Bragg Crane Service 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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