To: Board of Supervisors
From: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close all of York Avenue on December 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacement of two utility poles and the installation of two new overhead transformers, 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 York Avenue on December 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacement of two utility poles and the installation of two new overhead transformers, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for planned activities.
c: Larry Gossett-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry, Engineering Services, Devon Patel, Engineering Services, Chris Lau, Maintenance, Kensington Police Department, Kensington Fire Protection District
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 York Avenue on December 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacement of two utility poles and the installation of two new overhead transformers, Kensington area. (District I)
RC23-44
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close York Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on December 11, 2023, 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. Emergency vehicles, residents within the event 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 Kensington Fire Protection District.