To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Park Avenue, on April 10, 2024, through April 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., 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 Park Avenue near Wildcat Canyon Parkway, on April 10, 2024, through April 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of utility pole replacement, Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is requesting a road closure to replace a utility pole. The construction team indicated that a road closure is necessary for the requested work to be done safely due to the narrow road.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road for planned activities.
c:: Larry Gossett-Engineering Services, Kellen O’Connor-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry, Engineering Services, Devon Patel, Engineering Services, Chris Lau, 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 Park Avenue near Wildcat Canyon Parkway, on April 10, 2024, through April 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of utility pole replacement, Richmond area. (District I)
RC24-10
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that permission is granted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company to fully close a portion of Park Avenue near Wildcat Canyon Parkway, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on April 10, 2024, through April 11, 2024, for the period of 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 and 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 Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol.