TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: November 24, 2025
Subject: RECEIVE the status report on the Letter of Understanding (LOU) for the maintenance of PG&E streetlights in Contra Costa County and MONITOR its implementation by PG&E
Submitted For: Warren Lai || Director | PUBLIC WORKS
Department: PUBLIC WORKS || ENGINEERING SERVICES
Referral No: 14
Referral Name: Monitor implementation of the Letter of Understanding with PG&E for the maintenance of PG&E streetlights in Contra Costa
Presenter: Rochelle Johnson || Special Districts Manager | PW
Contact: Rochelle Johnson | (925) 313-2299
Referral History:
The Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) accepted the 2023 status report regarding the coordination between Cities (Countywide) and PG&E on November 13, 2023.
Referral Update:
TWIC has requested that Public Works management report annually on the status of street light maintenance coordination efforts with PG&E. Management last reported to the TWIC on November 13, 2023, regarding this item. No report was provided in 2024 in an effort to coordinate with PG&E regarding mutually agreed upon improvements to the 2021 LOU.
Background:
The Letter of Understanding (LOU) dated February 2021, between PG&E and the County, states the commitment of PG&E for open communication, responsive service levels, and actions in resolving issues related to street light performance.
The LOU was originally drafted by the county in 2008 with support from the 19 cities and towns. It was revised in 2021 to address changing maintenance and inventory needs. This document was written by county staff and PG&E working collaboratively to draft language that would support maintenance needs identified by the County, towns, and cities.
For almost four (4) years, Public Works management has utilized the 2021 LOU as a guide for service level management for street lights within the County, towns and cities.
Public Works provides an annual...
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