To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, on September 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., to perform two utility pole replacements , Kensington area.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, between 188 Highland Boulevard and Willamette Avenue, on September 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing two utility pole replacements, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Willamette Avenue and Highland Boulevard at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace two existing utility poles. 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 replacements.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Kensington Police and the 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: Approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, between 188 Highland Boulevard and Willamette Avenue, on September 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing two utility pole replacements, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-43
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, between 188 Highland Boulevard and Willamette Avenue, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage trucks, on September 15, 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 California Highway Kensington Police and the Kensington Fire Protection District.
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