To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole replacement, 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, between 5701 Sobrante Avenue and 5741 Sobrante Avenue, on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, 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 replace the 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 utility pole replacement.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-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 Sobrante Avenue, between 5701 Sobrante Avenue and 5741 Sobrante Avenue, on April 9, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC26-12
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electri...
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