To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, on September 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., to perform two utility pole replacements , 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 all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, between 188 Highland Boulevard and Willamette Avenue, on September 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing two utility pole replacements, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Willamette Avenue and Highland Boulevard at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace two existing utility poles. 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 replacements.
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 all of Willamette Avenue, and a portion of Highland Boulevard, between 188 Highland Boulevard and Willamette Avenue, on September 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of performing two utility pole replacements, Kensington area. (District I)
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