To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Bear Creek Road on November 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing a new utility pole, Briones area
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Bear Creek Road, at 1190 Bear Creek Road, on November 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing a new utility pole, Briones area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Bear Creek Road at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to install a new 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, Marke Smith-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 Bear Creek Road, at 1190 Bear Creek Road, on November 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of a new utility pole installation, Briones area. (District I)
RC26-52
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Bear Creek Road, at 1190 Bear Creek Road, except for emergency traffic, local residents, US Postal Service and garbage tru...
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