To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Stanford Avenue on September 28, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of overhead utility work, Kensington 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 Stanford Avenue, between 220 Stanford Avenue and 258 Stanford Avenue, on September 28, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing overhead utility work, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Stanford Avenue at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to perform overhead work on an 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 work.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Division 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 Stanford Avenue, between 220 Stanford Avenue and 258 Stanford Avenue, on September 28, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing overhead utility work, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-42
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close a portion of Stanford Avenue, between 220 Stanford ...
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