To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sunset Drive on October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, 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 Sunset Drive, at the intersection with Butera Place, on October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 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 Sunset Drive at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace a utility pole, pole riser, and an overhead transformer. Tree trimming may also be required. The insufficient road width makes it difficult to set up and operate boom trucks, as well as 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 and associated utility work.
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 Sunset Drive, at the intersection with Butera Place, on October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC25-33
NOW, T...
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