To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Columbia Avenue on October 5, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of 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 a portion of Columbia Avenue, between 263 Columbia Avenue and 285 Columbia Avenue, on October 5, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing two utility poles, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Columbia Avenue 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 replacement.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, Kensington Police Department & 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 a portion of Columbia Avenue, between 263 Columbia Avenue and 285 Columbia Avenue, on October 5, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing two utility poles, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-41
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close a portion of Columbia Avenue, between ...
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