To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of McBryde Avenue on September 23, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, Richmond 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 McBryde Avenue, on September 23, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) will be replacing a joint pole hard-set south of existing pole, installing a raptor perch, replacing down guys, transferring services, installing messenger guy, installing a streetlight and trimming overgrown tree/vines. Due to the narrow road width of McBryde Avenue at the work site, PG&E has requested the road closure to complete this overhead work. There is insufficient road width to set up and operate boom trucks and safely maintain through traffic. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company will be unable to close the road to complete planned utility work.
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
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 McBryde Avenue, on September 23, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, Richmond area. (District I)
RC25-32
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close McBryde Avenue, from 5847 McBryde Avenue to 5863 McBryde Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on September 23, 2025, 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 California Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Office, and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
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