To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Yale Avenue on December 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing a new utility pole, Richmond 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 Yale Avenue, between 5825 Yale Avenue and 5763 Yale Avenue, on December 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing a new utility pole, Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Yale Avenue 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: Jocelyn LaRocque-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-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 Yale Avenue, between 5825 Yale Avenue and 5763 Yale Avenue, on December 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of installing a new utility pole, Richmond area. (District I)
RC25-44
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close Yale Av...
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