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FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 19, 1995
SUBJECT: RATIFY CLOSURE OF WATERFRONT ROAD EAST OF SOLANO WAY ON
DECEMBER 12, 1995
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
RATIFY the decision of the Public Works Director to close Waterfront Road east of Solano Way
on December 12, 1995. The closure will continue until Pacific Gas and Electric Company is
able to repair the downed power poles.
II. Financial Impact:
None
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
During the storm on December 12, 1995 numerous power poles were knocked down along
Waterfront Road east of Solano Way. This portion of Waterfront Road quite often has standing
water on the road due to its proximity to the Carquinez Strait. The live power lines, when in
contact with standing water, create a dangerous condition to persons using this road. Since
this portion of Waterfront Road only provides access to the Concord Naval Weapons Station,
the Public Works Director concurred with the request from Pacific Gas and Electric Company
to close the road until repairs can be made to the power poles. It is estimated that the closure
will last for one to two weeks. Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be responsible for
notifying all emergency services regarding this closure.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
If the road is not closed, the public will be exposed to a significant safety ha
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_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
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Contact: Maurice Shiu(313-2251) ATTESTED: �2
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of th6 Board
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