HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2000-066 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-066
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROJECT TO DEVELOP A
RECOMMENDED STANDARD FOR REGULATING THE
PLACEMENT OF UTILITY BOXES PLACED IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 180 EXISTING
POWER SUPPLIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH
APPROXIMATELY 90 POWER SUPPLIES IN COOPERATION
WITH COX COMMUNICATIONS AS PART OF THE PILOT
WHEREAS, Cox Communications is proposing to install 90 to 120 "Network Reliability
Units" or "NRU's" in the next six months; and
WHEREAS, before Cox Communications can offer telephone service, they must increase
the reliability of the system and provide a redundant back up system that is capable of powering
telephone transmission in case of a power failure; and
WHEREAS, Cox Communications proposes to replace approximately 180 existing, single
- cabinet power units in the public right-of-way with approximately 90 new two cabinet systems; and
WHEREAS, due to the number of units to be installed, the size of the units, and staffs
expectation that the number of utility installations in the right-of-way may increase substantially
over the next few years, staff is recommending that a pilot program be authorized which will
establish uniform standards for staff level permitting of multiple, large utility box facilities that are
placed above ground in the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Coordinator has determined that the Pilot Program and
the NRU roll-out is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Categorical Exemption 15303 Class 3(d), and
a Notice of Exemption thereon was filed with the County Clerk on January 7, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby authorize the City Manager (1) to implement a Pilot Project to develop a recommended
standard for regulating the placement of utility boxes placed in the public right-of-way, as set forth
in Attachment A; and (2) to process the Cox Communications NRU installation plan under the Pilot
Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is authorized and directed to return to Council with
a recommendation for an ordinance that would update the specifications for placing utility boxes,
pedestals or other equipment above ground in the public right-of-way.
Resolution 2000-066
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Presented by Approved as to form by
~ Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of February, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley HortonjMayor
ATTEST:
Siisan Bigelow, City Clerl~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2000-066 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of February, 2000.
Executed this 22nd day of February, 2000.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk