To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Yale Avenue on April 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of two utility pole replacements, Kensington 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 Yale Avenue, between 203 Yale Avenue and 247 Yale Avenue, on April 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing two utility poles, Kensington area. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Yale Avenue 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 the planned utility pole replacements.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Devon Patel-Engineering Services, Bob Hendry-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, Kensington Police Department, and 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 Yale Avenue, between 203 Yale Avenue and 247 Yale Avenue, on April 8, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of replacing two utility poles, Kensington area. (District I)
RC26-2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that permission is granted to Pacific Gas & Electric Com...
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