To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Ratifying the prior decision to fully close a portion of Brookside Drive on June 15, 2026, through June 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of performing emergency railway track repairs, Richmond area.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT resolution ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Brookside Drive at the railroad crossing, on June 15, 2026, through June 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of performing emergency railway track repairs, Richmond area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Union Pacific Railroad has requested the full closure of Brookside Drive at the railroad crossing to perform emergency railway track repairs. A complete closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both construction crews and the public. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Union Pacific Railroad will not have Board approval for completed road closure.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma- 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: Ratifying the prior decision of the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Brookside Drive at the railroad crossing, on June 15, 2026, through June 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of performing emergency railway track repairs, Richmond area. (District I)
RC26-32
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Union Pacific Railroad...
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