To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Kenyon Avenue on September 21, 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 Kenyon Avenue, between Trinity Avenue and Columbia Avenue, on September 21, 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 Kenyon 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 overhead utility work.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Kensington Police and the Kensington 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 Kenyon Avenue, between Trinity Avenue and Columbia Avenue, on September 21, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing overhead utility work, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-44
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Company to fully close a portion of Kenyon Avenue, bet...
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