To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Norris Canyon Road, on December 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of relocating two utility poles, San Ramon area.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Norris Canyon Road, between 2050 Norris Canyon Road and the intersection with Ashbourne Drive, on December 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of relocating two utility poles, San Ramon area. (District II)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Norris Canyon Road at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to relocate two existing utility poles. This work is being coordinated with the County’s Norris Canyon Road Slide Repair and Safety Improvements project (Project No. 0662-6U4029). 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 relocations.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Division 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 Norris Canyon Road, between 2050 Norris Canyon Road and the intersection with Ashbourne Drive, on December 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of relocating two utility poles, San Ramon area. (District II)
RC26-57
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Norris Canyon Road, between 2050 Norris Canyon Road and the intersection with Ashbourne Drive, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on December 1, 2026, from 8:00 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. 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 San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
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