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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1985/11/19 Item 6 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 6 Meeting Date 11/19/85 ITEM TITLE• Resolution /` Beclaring City' s intention to underground utilities along Broadway from "I" Street to Moss Street SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public Works/City Engineer REVIEWED BY: City Managers (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) On October 9, 1985, an Underground Utility Advisory Committee (UUAC) meeting was held in Conference Room 3 to adopt the proposed boundaries of two underground districts for converting existing overhead utilities along Broadway from "I" Street to Moss Street. Due to the length of overhead utilities along Broadway (1 mile) , the Committee agreed to divide the conversion project into three phases. The first would extend from "L" Street to Moss Street, the second from "I" Street to "K" Street, and the third from "K" Street to "L" Street. RECOMMENDATION: That Council set a public hearing to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on December 10, 1985, in accordance with Section 15.32.130 of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code for the formation of an underground utility district along Broadway from "I" Street to Moss Street. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: The Underground Utility Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives of SDG&E; Pacific Bell , Cox Cable TV, and the City have discussed possible undergrounding projects during the past few months. It was the Committee's consensus that the best project at this time would be the conversion of Broadway from "I" Street to Moss Street. Factors considered in making this decision were as follows: 1. Fund Availability We now have an uncommitted allocation fund balance of about $500,000. The 1986 allocation is estimated to be about $660,000. Thus, we would have about $1 ,160,000 to cover the $1 ,060,000 estimated cost to convert Broadway from "I" Street to Moss Street. 2. Project Benefit This conversion project will provide underground utilities along one of the City' s major north-south thoroughfare (from "E" Street to Moss Street). Broadway has been converted from "E" Street to "I" Street. Page 2, Item 6 Meeting Date 11/19/85 3. Future City Projects Another important factor in selecting Broadway between "I" and Moss Street is the fact that the pavement along this section of Broadway needs to be reconstructed soon. In fact, the FY 1985-86 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) contains a project to cover engineering costs to prepare plans for the reconstruction of Broadway from "F" Street to "I" Street. Actual construction is to follow during FY 86-87. The pavement between Moss Street and "L" Street is also in poor condition. This section must be reconstructed as it cannot be economically repaired. The pavement is expected to last about one more year. The appropriate time to reconstruct this section of Broadway would be after the conversion of the utilities and construction of the Telegraph Canyon Flood Control Channel . The plan is, therefore, to underground the utilities along Broadway in advance of the proposed pavement reconstruction work. As shown on the proposed Broadway Improvement Schedule below, Broadway will have a smooth travelway and an enhanced aesthetic value to all its users due to the removal of the poles and overhead wires. Completion of the undergrounding and reconstruction work would be accomplished in FY 1987-88. Proposed Broadway Improvement Schedule Limit Conversion Work Reconstruction Work "F" Street to "I" Street Done FY 1986-87 "L" Street to Moss Street FY 1986-87 FY 1987-88 "I" Street to "K" Street FY 1987-88 FY 1988-89 "K" Street to "L" Street FY 1987-88 FY 1989-90 Section 15.32.130 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code specifies that City Council set a public hearing to determine whether the public health, safety and general welfare requires the undergrounding of existing overhead utilities within designated areas of the City and to give the persons the opportunity to speak in favor or against the formation of a proposed district to underground utilities. The purpose of forming the district is to require property owners to change their electrical wiring to receive underground electrical service. The service lateral conversion is a cost to be borne by the property owner and generally ranges between $300 and $1 ,000. Section 15.32.140 requires that the City Clerk notify all affected persons and each utility company of the time and place of the public hearing at least 15 days prior to the date of the public hearing. Notice shall be given by mail to all property owners and occupants of property located within the boundaries of the proposed districts. The City Clerk is required by this section of the code to publish the resolution of intention, setting the public hearing in the local newspaper no less than 5 days prior to the date of the public hearing. A slide is available showing the boundaries of the proposed district . Page 3, Item 6 Meeting Date 11/19/85 FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of undergrounding utilities along Broadway from "I" Street to Moss Street is estimated to be about $1 ,060.000. This cost will be funded from accumulated allocations from SDG&E. The undergrounding will require the installation of street lights with underground wire to provide for traffic and pedestrian safety. This cost, to be paid by the City, is estimated to be approximately $206,000. Funds for this cost will be requested in next year' s CIP budget. WPC 1672E 12,, x, 2'�-� , by the City C :u 3r.il of Chula Vista, C fi ornia Dated /7- 77'