To: Board of Supervisors
From: Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve & Authorize to fully close a portion of Beloit Avenue, on March 7, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Kensington area.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution No. approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Beloit Avenue between Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Los Altos Drive, on March 7, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department to maintain public safety. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is requesting to close a portion of Beloit Avenue for traffic safety due to the narrow roadway at the construction site.
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, Marke Smith, Engineering Services, Devon Petal, Engineering Services, Chris Lau, Maintenance, Kensington Police Department & 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 a portion of Beloit Avenue between Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Los Altos Drive, on March 7, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I)
RC24-5
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to PG&E to fully close Beloit Avenue between Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Los Altos Drive, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on March 7, 2024, for the period of 7:00 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 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. PG&E 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 Protection and Community Services District and the Kensington Fire Protection District.