To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue, near 5485 Sobrante Avenue, on March 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of overhead utility work, El Sobrante 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 Sobrante Avenue, near 5485 Sobrante Avenue, on March 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of performing overhead utility work, El Sobrante area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Sobrante Avenue at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to perform overhead work on an existing utility pole. 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 overhead utility work.
C: Alex Varquez-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma-Engineering Services, Makre Smith-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patel 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 Sobrante Avenue, near 5485 Sobrante Avenue, on March 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of performing overhead utility work, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC26-7
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to...
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