To: Board of Directors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and authorize to fully close a portion of Trinity Avenue & Beloit Avenue, on September 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of utility pole replacements, 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 a portion of Trinity Avenue and Beloit Avenue on September 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company is replacing utility poles on Trinity Avenue and Beloit Avenue. The width of Trinity Avenue and Beloit Avenue will not allow for the operation of a boom truck to replace the utility poles and safely maintain through traffic through the construction site. Applicant must adhere to the permit conditions set forth by the Public Works Director, or designee, prior to and during the road closure.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility pole replacement.
Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, Kensington Police Department.
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 Trinity Avenue and Beloit Avenue on September 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I)
RC25-30
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to PG&E to fully close a portion of Trinity Avenue from 249 Trinity Avenue to Beloit Avenue, and Beloit Avenue from 415 Beloit Avenue to Cambridge Avenue, except for emergency traffic, on September 13, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 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 approval for the closure from the Kensington Police Department and the Fire District.
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