To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratifying the prior decision to fully close a portion of Kenyon Avenue on September 26, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Kenyon Avenue, between Westminster Avenue and Willamette Avenue, on September 26, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Kenyon Avenue at the work site and to minimize impacts on local traffic, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace the existing utility pole. There is insufficient road width to setup and operate boom trucks 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.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-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: Ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Kenyon Avenue, between Westminster Avenue and Willamette Avenue, on September 26, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-48
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Kenyon Avenue, between Westminster Avenue and Willamette Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on September 26, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 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 Kensington Fire Protection District.
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