To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Sobrante Avenue on December 15, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 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 Sobrante Avenue, between 5741 Sobrante Avenue and 5701 Sobrante Avenue, on December 15, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 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 Sobrante Avenue at the work site, Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has requested the road closure to replace the existing utility pole. There is insufficient road width to set up 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 replacement
c: Kellen O'Connor-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, Kensington Police Department, 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 Sobrante Avenue, between 5741 Sobrante Avenue and 5701 Sobrante Avenue, on December 15, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing a utility pole, El Sobrante area. (District I)
RC-25-46
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is ...
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