To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sunset Drive on October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, 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 Sunset Drive, at the intersection with Butera Place, on October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 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 Sunset Drive at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace a utility pole, pole riser, and an overhead transformer. Tree trimming may also be required. The insufficient road width makes it difficult to set up and operate boom trucks, as well as 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 and associated utility work.
c: Jocelyn LaRocque-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-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 Sunset Drive, at the intersection with Butera Place, on October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC25-33
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Sunset Drive, at the intersection with Butera place, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on October 28, 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 required permits from the City of Richmond for the construction activities and road closure within city rights of way.
6. Obtain approval for the closure from the California Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Office, and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.