To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, 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 Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace the existing utility pole. A road closure is required due to the usage of a crane on the narrow roadway. There is insufficient road width to setup and operate the crane and safely maintain through traffic. This extends the existing closure between Inspiration Point and San Pablo Dam Road. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
PG&E will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility pole replacement.
c: Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Chris Lau-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Div. Commander, East Bay Regional Park District
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and Authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, on November 12, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Kensington area. (District I)
RC24-58
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close a portion of Wildcat Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet north of South Park Drive to Nimitz Way, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on November 12, 2024, 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 CHP, Sheriff’s Office, and the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District.