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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
12/04/07, Item~
RESOLUTION SETTING AUGUST 1, 2008 AS
THE DATE BY WHICH PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 134 ALONG L STREET
FROM MONSERATE AVENUE TO NACION AVENUE
SHALL BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY
SERVICE, SETTING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AS THE
APPROXIMATE DATE BY WHICH POLES, OVERHEAD
WIRES AND ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD FACILITIES ARE
REMOVED WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE
INCREASE OF UTILITY ALLOCATION FUNDS TO
APPROXIMATELY $1,654,000, AND REQUESTING THAT
THE UTILITY COMPANY PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF PRIVAJ'E LATERAL CONNECTIONS FROM THE CITY'S
RULE 20 A FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE UTILITY
COMPANY TO INSTALL THOSE PRIVATE LATERAL
CONNECTIONS
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT
CHANGES TO PUBLIC UTLITIES COMMISSION RULE 20A
ON UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
DIRECTOR OF ENG~E~G JND. GENERAL SERVICES ~-t
CITY MANAGER /!I/L/..J--
ASSISTANT CITY~AGER 71
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BACKGROUND
On December 10, 2002 the City Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution No.
2002-509 establishing Utility Underground District No. 134 along East L Street from
Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue. The resolution also authorized the expenditure of
utility allocation funds to subsidize private service lateral conversion. The subsequent
adoption of Public Utilities Commission Rule 20.A.3 allows the construction of private
service laterals to be included as part of the undergrounding project. The proposed
ordinance will revise the Chula Vista Municipal Code to be consistent with these changes.
Section 15.32.150 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code states that the Council shall by
subsequent resolution fix the times within which properties within a utility underground
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district must be ready to receive underground service and poles, overhead wires and
associated overhead facilities. Tonight's action sets the dates, authorizes project funds and
amends the Municipal Code to reflect changes to Public Utilities Commission Rille 20A on
utility undergrounding.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301(b)
(Existing facilities used to provide electrical power) of the State CEQA Guidelines
because the project only involves undergrounding of existing utilities. Thus, no further
environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council approve the resolution to:
I. Set August I, 2008 as the date by which property owners within Underground
District No. 134 along East L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue
shall be ready to receive underground utility service;
2. Set December 31, 2009 as the approximate date by which poles, overhead wires
and associated overhead structures within Underground District No. 134 along
East L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue shall be removed;
3. Authorize the increase of Utility Allocation Funds to approximately $1,654,000;
4. Authorize private utility connections to be constructed as part of the District.
Council place the ordinance to amend Chapter 15.32 of the Municipal Code on first
reading December 4,2007 and on second reading December II, 2007. This amendment
ensures the Municipal Code incorporates changes to Public Utilities Commission Rule
20A on utility undergrounding.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On November 12, 2002 the City Council approved Resolution 2002-441 declaring the
City's intention to underground overhead utilities along East L Street from Monserate
Avenue to Nacion Avenue and setting a public hearing for the formation of Utility
Underground District Number 134 for December 10, 2002. A total of 69 affected
property owners were identified. Subsequently, notices ofthe public hearing were sent to
these property owners, as well as residents and other property owners in the vicinity of
the project. The public hearing was conducted on December 22, 2002 and Council
adopted Resolution 2002-509 establishing Underground Utility District No. 134 along
East L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue, and authorizing the expenditure
of utility allocation funds to subsidize private laterals (Attachment 1).
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In that resolution, staff anticipated that the cost of undergrounding the utilities for this
District would be approximately $400,000. On November 22, 2005 staff presented to
Council a report on utility undergrounding program funding and priorities (Attachment
2). In that report, revised estimates were provided for previously formed Underground
Districts on Fourth Avenue, L Street and J Street. The cost estimate of District No. 134
was revised to $1,654,000, which remains the approximate current cost. A major reason
for the cost increase is that the original estimate had not included the cost of
undergrounding several cul-de-sacs and side streets that are within the district, which
increases the estimated length of undergrounding from 2050 linear feet to over 5000
linear feet. Council accepted this report.
At the time that this District was established, it was anticipated that private lateral
conversions would be financed in accordance with the City's Policy 585-01, as revised
July II, 2000 (Attachment 3). This policy provides that the property owners within an
underground district hire their own contractors to underground their private laterals.
After the completed connections passed the City's inspection, the City would reimburse
the property owners $35 per linear foot, plus $300 to $400 for a service panel conversion.
The California Public Utility Commission (PUC) subsequently adopted Rule 20.A.3,
effective July 25, 2002, which makes it possible for SDG&E to include private utility
connections as part of their undergrounding contract. The construction cost is not expected
to significantly differ from the cost based on Policy 585-01. However, under this policy
City staff has been required to wait as long as a year for the property owners to underground
their portions of the utility lines. This may increase project costs due to inflation.
Additionally, significant staff costs associated with inspections and following up with non-
compliant property owners are saved. Staff has therefore directed SDG&E to include these
laterals in their design and construction contract. This methodology was also used on the
undergrounding district on Fourth Avenue from L Street to Orange Avenue, which was
approved by Council Resolution 2007-116 on May 22, 2007.
CYMC Chapter 15.32, Undergrounding of Utilities, was written and revised prior to the
passage ofPUC Rule 20.A.3. In particular, Sections 15.32.180 and 15.32.200 are based on
the understanding that property owners would be responsible for the undergrounding of
service laterals on their own properties. The proposed amendment to Chapter 15.32
addresses the City's option of including the private laterals as part of the undergrounding
district and the related changes in noticing requirements.
The only action that needs to be taken by property owners prior to construction of the
service laterals is signature and submittal of a Pennit to Enter that would allow SDG&E and
its agents to enter the property for trenching and installing underground utilities and
appurtenances. In February 2007 staff mailed out 68 copies of a cover letter and Permit to
Enter in English and Spanish to property owners identified on the design plans as having
electric service laterals connected to the lines within the East L Street District to be
undergrounded. (It was detennined that one of the property owners notified in 2002 had a
service lateral connecting to a line outside the district.) Property owners were directed to
send the completed permit to the City in the stamped envelope provided. In April 2007 staff
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subsequently sent 14 letters by certified mail to property owners who did not respond to the
first mailing. The property owners were then informed that if they failed to return a
completed permit to the City they would either need to perform the trenching and panel
work at their own expense or SDG&E would install a wooden pole on their property to carry
their individual overhead utility lines.
SDG&E estimates that they will begin construction of the underground utilities in February
2008. Therefore, all Permits to Enter must be completed and submitted by March 1, 2008.
As of October 26, 2007, two property owners have not yet returned their completed permits
to the City. Staff will make every feasible effort to contact and obtain signatures from these
final two property owners.
Although SDG&E will do all necessary work to install underground service laterals,
individual property owners are responsible for any work related to the upgrade and! or
relocation of the electric panels and! or the relocation of the electric meter. This work needs
to be complete and the property owners need to be ready to receive service by August 1,
2008.
Removal of the utility poles is the last action taken to complete the undergrounding process.
The City's CIP project along East L Street, STL-328, includes relocation and or/
replacement of streetlights in the project area. Existing poles are generally not removed
until the City's streetlight installation is complete. It is projected that the streetlight
installation will begin in Fiscal Year 2008-09, after the undergrounding work is done.
SDG&E has therefore provided an estimated date of December 31,2009 for pole removal.
A more definite date for pole removal should be available after the City's construction
contract for STL-328 is awarded.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property
holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the properties which are the subject of this
action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Passage of this resolution will not impact the City's General Fund. It will result in
utilizing the City's allocated 20A utility undergrounding funds in accordance with
previously established priorities presented to and accepted by Council on November 22,
2005.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2002-509
2. November 22, 2005 Staff Report on Utility Undergrounding Program and
Priorities
3. Council Policy No. 585-01
Prepared by: Elizabeth Chopp, Senior Civil Engineer, Engineering Dept. File #KY078
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ATTACHMENT /
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-509
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ESTABUSHING UTIUTY
UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT NO. 134 ALONG EAST "L"
STREET FROM MONSERATE AVENUE TO NACION
AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
UTIUTY ALLOCATION FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE PRIVATE
SERVICE LATERAL CONVERSION
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2001-441, a public hearing was called for on Tuesday,
December 10, 2002, in the Council Chambers of the City of Chula Vista at 276 Fourth Avenue in
said City, to ascertain whether the public health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles,
overhead wires and associated overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and
facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service along East "L"
Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue.
WHEREAS, notice of such hearing has been given to all affected property owners as
shown on the last equalized assessment roll, and to the utility companies concerned in the
manner and for the time required by law; and
WHEREAS, such hearing has been duly and regularly held, and all persons interested
have been given an opportunity to be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby finds and determines that the public health, safety and welfare requires the removal
of poles, overhead wires and associated structures, and the underground installation of wires and
facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar associated services, the
above-described area is hereby declared an Underground Utility District, and is designated as
such in the City of Chula Vista. Attached hereto, marked Exhibit" A", and incorporated herein
by reference is a map delineating the boundaries of said district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council shall, by subsequent resolution, fix
the date on which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground service, and
does hereby order the removal of all poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures
and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication or
similar associated service within said Underground Utility District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Oerk is hereby instructed to notify all
affected utilities and all persons owning real property within said Underground Utility District of
the adoption of this resolution within fifteen days after the date of said adoption. Said City Oerk
shall further notify said property owners of the necessity that, if they or any person occupying
such property desires to continue to receive electric, communication or other similar or
associated service, they, or such occupant shall, by the date fixed in a subsequent resolution
provide all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive such service from the
lines of the supplying utility or utilities at a new location, subject to the applicable rules,
regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California as of the date of adoption of this resolution. Such
notification shall be made by mailing a copy of this resolution to affected property owners as
shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the affected utility companies.
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Resolution 2002-509
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BE IT FURlHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby finds that the Underground
Utility District herein created is in the general public interest for the following reasons:
1. East "L" Street is a four-laoe west/east major thoroughfare between the western
aod eastern portions of Chula Vista. The undergrounding of existing overhead utilities
will contribute to the creation of ao aesthetically pleasing major street.
2. This segment of East "L" Street is classified in the General Plao's Circulation
Elements as a Class I Collector street.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the City Council does hereby authorize the use of
approximately $400,000 in utility allocation funds to cover the cost of pole removal,
undergrounding overhead facilities, aod private property conversion reimbursements.
Presented by
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Resolution 2002-509
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOP1ED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 10th day of December, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, Rindone, Salas, McCann and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Council members:
None
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Susan Bigelow, City Cler
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I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-509 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 10th day of December, 2002.
Executed this 10th day of December, 2002.
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UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 134
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ATTACHMENT Z,
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date
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11/22/05
REVIEWED BY:
Staff Report on Utility Undergrounding Program Funding and Priorities
City Engineer ~ ,
City Manager f' ~ rK
(4/5ths Vote: Yes_NolU
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
In August 2005 an Information Item was presented to Council regarding the City's Utility
Undergrounding Program. This item discussed the estimated costs for the Undergrounding Districts
that have not yet been constructed and the ramifications of expediting the design and construction of
L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue. This report provides more details on said
project and the overall City Utility Undergrounding Program. Staff has subsequently met with
representatives of the property owners in the L Street Undergrounding District, as well as the utility
companies and is presenting the following report outlining currently projected schedules and costs
involved for the recommended alternative.
RECOMMENDATIONS: That Council accept the staffreport.
BOARDS/ COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Backl!round
The City's policy regarding the undergrounding of utilities is addressed in Chapter 15.32 of the
Municipal Code. All new developments in the City must have underground utilities, which shall
include electrical, communications and cable television services. Such utilities can be
undergrounded in existing areas with overhead utilities through formation of Utility Undergrounding
Districts. A public hearing is held for all property owners within the boundary of the proposed
district, which is then formed through the adoption of a Council resolution. San Diego Gas &
Electric (SDG&E) generally takes the lead in the design and construction of under grounding projects
in developed areas, although SBC, Cox Communications and other cable companies are also
involved. Actual design and construction activity is subject to SDG&E staffing and scheduling. The
funding and execution of such Undergrounding Districts must comply with Rule 20 of the California
Public Utilities Commission. Rule 20A provides for the undergrounding of existing overhead
electrical facilities at SDG&E' s expense where both the City and SDG&E agree that it is in the
general public interest. Rule 20B provides for the undergrounding of existing electrical facilities at
the expense of either a group of property owners or a municipality.
Underl!round Conversion Prol!ram
The City's Utility Underground Conversion Program was instituted in 1968. The Council approved
subsequent Utility Undergrounding Programs in 1979, 1984 and 1991. Streets were selected for the
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Undergrounding Program in accordance with the City's rating system, which was originally
approved by Council in November 1972 and revised in July 1979 (Attachment A). The streets in the
1991 program included Fourth Avenue, E Street, F Street, Palomar Street, Broadway, Main Street, L
Street, Otay Lakes Road and J Street. An update to the Undergrounding Program was included as an
Attachment to Ordinance 2746, which was adopted on September IS, 1998 (Attachment B). This
did not revise the City's list of priorities, but presented a schedule for the completion of the priority
projects. Since that date, the City has added one undergrounding project at Council's request,
Quintard Street from Third A venue to Orange Avenue. This District was formed in November 2002
and construction has since been completed.
The district formation process has been completed for all 15 proj ects included on the 1998 list
(Attachment B) and construction has been completed on 9. As noted above, one additional project
was completed at Council's request, bringing the totals to 16 identified projects, 10 completed to
date. Target project dates shown in the 1998 list have been modified through the years due to
competing priorities and in consideration of available funding. The following table reflects the
projects remaining from the 1998 list that have been officially established as UtilityUndergrounding
Districts by Council with the most recent estimated construction dates and costs. Note that the three J
Street projects have been combined into two larger projects.
Fourth Avenue from L Street to Oran e Avenue
L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue
includes Nolan Wa
L Street from Broadwa to Third Avenue
"I Street from Broadwa to Hillto Drive
J Street from Billto Drive to Lori Lane
Total Estimated Cost 2005 Dollars
2013
2014
2015
$2,009,000
$2,038,259
$1,553,320
$10,221,579
The Fourth Avenue Undergrounding District construction is currently in progress. This project is
being done in conjunction with STL-291, Fourth Avenue Sidewalk lmprovements between L Street
and Orange Avenue. SDG&E has completed the initial design for this project, and the 30 percent
design has been provided to the utility companies for comments. The construction ofthis proj ect is
scheduled for completion by mid-2007.
In addition to citywide undergrounding proj ects, the City entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with SDG&E on October 12, 2004 that included agreements regarding the
undergrounding of the Bayfront 138KV transmission lines. On November 9, 2004 Council approved
two new ten-year franchise agreements with SDG&E for the provision of gas and electrical service.
Both the MOU and the electrical franchise agreement affirmed the importance of undergrounding
said transmission lines along the Bayfront as a major utility priority of the City. In the MOU, the
1 Although all construction work is scbeduled for completion by the end of2007, funding will not be deducted from
the 20A funds until 2008 as sbown on Attachment'C. .
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City agreed to designate its entire unspent 20A allocation for Bayfront undergrounding, in addition to
half its $2 million annual allocation from 2004 to 2013. Approximately $6.7 million out of the
City's allocation balance of$8.7 million (as of March 31, 2005) is set-aside for the Bayfront Project.
It is currently estimated that the total Project cost will be approximately $17 million. As further
discussed in the MOU, the City may borrow ahead a maximum of $10 million (5-year allocation)
interest-free to finance the Bayfront Undergrounding Project. Due to the structure of the MOU, the
Bayfront project is tracked separately from citywide projects. Attachment C provides a detailed
breakdown of the funding projections.
Current Issues and Recommended Action Plan
Residents within the boundary ofthe proposed district on L Street from Monserate to Nacion have
requested that the City expedite the undergrounding of their utilities. Staff has investigated several
options and recommends that the next two Undergrounding Districts be completed in. the following
order to fulfill commitments made to residents:
1. Complete the construction of the Fourth Avenue UndergroundingDistrict
2. Design/construct L Street District from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue
This recommended action plan would expedite construction of the L Street District between
Monserate Avenue and Nacion Avenue without disrupting the construction of the Fourth Avenue
Project and disappointing the property owners along Fourth Avenue who have already been notified
of the construction schedule for this project. It is important to note that this L Street project also
includes Nolan Way. The schedule for each project is dependent on SDG&E's workload and the
amount of 20A funds that are available each year. After discussions with SDG&E and the other
utilities representatives, staff concluded that the L Street District, between Monserate and Nacion
Avenues can be designed in 2006 and completed in 2007. Two representatives of the properly
owners participated in said discussions with SDG&E and concurred with the recommended schedule.
Next Steos
Staff has met with a group of property owners from Alpine and Minot Avenues who have requested
that their streets be included on a priority list for utility undergrounding. It does not appear that their
neighborhood would have a high ranking based on the City's existing criteria and the Rule 20A
regulations, which give priority to streets with heavy volumes of traffic, a heavy concentration of
overhead electrical facilities or location in civic or recreational areas. Staff is currently working
with these property owners in an attempt to address their main concern, which involves pavement
rehabilitation.
However, given this neighborhood request, continuing competing priorities and the fact that the
project priority list has not been updated since 1998, it is recommended that staff return to Council in
2006 so that Council can have the opportunity to:
1. Consider the current big picture regarding remaining overhead utilities;
2. Discuss funding options;
3. Revisit the rating criteria in consideration of current Council priorities; and,
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4. Create an updated citywide priority list for utility undergrounding projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Selection of the recommended action plan will not have any fiscal impact on the City.
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Attachments:
A. Rating System for Undergrounding of Utilities
B. Utility Undergrounding Table included as part of Ordinance 2746
C. Utility Undergrounding Program Funding Projections
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J,lEngineerlAGENDA \CAS200S\II.22-05\UtiIity Undergrounding\Utility Undergrounding Report.DOC
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AnACHMENT A
June 20, 1979
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Sheet 1 of 3 Sheets
RATING SYSTEM FOR uNDERGROUNDrnG OF UTlllTIE'S
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION FACrr..rrms PROJECTS
A. EXPOSURE
1. Traffic
Assign one point for evcxy 2,000 ADT. Use estimated post-amstruction ADT
for projects under construction, or financed and scheduled for construction within
two years.
MAXIMUM POrnT VALUE - J51>oints
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2. .Entrance to City
Assign S points for segment approximately onc-quarter mile in length and
terminating at a freeway interchange (either existing or under cqnstruction).
FIXED POrnT VALUE - S points
(Total Al plus A2 = a maximum of 20 points)
B. AESTHETIC BENEFIT
1. Assign a maximum of 10 points on !,he basis of the evaluating group's perception
of the BENEFIT of undergrounding the segment. The points are to be assigned
bilsed on a comparative evaluation of the characteristics of the segment. Factors
to be considered include but are not limited to:
a. Number 0& ,Signs
b. Width of Street
c. Number of Poles, height &. diameter
d. Number of Crossarms
e. Number of Circuits
f. Height and Location of Existing Buildings (setbacks)
g. Character of adjacent properties (residential, commercial, etc.)
h. Plll!ij:nce of Street Trees
MAXIMUM POINT VALUE - 10 points
(continued on next page)
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2. Parks and Public Buildings
Assign points dependent upon size, aesthetic value, and location of park or public
building relative to project area (Note: Normal points for principal park or
building frontage, 3 points; side exposure, 1 point).
MAXIMUM POINT VALUE - 5 points
(Total Item Bl plus Item B2 - Maximum 15 points)
C. RELATIONSHIP TO APPROVED UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICTIPREVIOUSI.Y
UNDERGROUNDED FACILITIES
1.
Assign 5 points to the project if it extends either an approved undergrounding
district or a previously undergrounded facility.
FIXED POINT VALUE - 5 points
.
2. Assign 10 points to the project if it is a closing link between any combination of
approved undergrounding district(s) and/or previously undergrounded facilities.
FIXED POINT VALUE - 10 points
3. Where the proposed project intersects either an approved undergrounding district
or a previously undergrounded facility, assign one point to each leg (whether to
the right or to the left).
MAXIMUM POINT VALUE - 4 points
4. Assign a maximum of 5 points to the project if there is either an approved
undergrounding district, or previously undergrounded facilities exist along one
side of the subject street segment.
,
,
MAXIMUM POINT VALUE - 5 points
(Total Item Cl plus Item C2 plus Item C3 plus Item C4 = a maximum 12 points)
D. ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION
Assign 15 points to a street segment scheduled for widening during the current or next
fiscal year.
FIXED POINT VALUE - 15 points
(continued on next page)
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E. PROPERTY OWNER FUNDING .
Assign a maximum of 10 points where property owners fonnally agree to finance a
significant share of undergrounding the distribution and/or transmission facilities.
MAXIMUM POlNT VALUE - 10 points
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ATTACHMENT
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Ordinance 2746
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA
UTILITY UNDERGROUNOING PROGRAM
UTILITY UNDER GROUNDING PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED BY END OF 1999:
STREET LIMITS DISTRICT NUMBER
"E" Street Broadway [0 T oyon Lane 123
Main 5t,15et Industrial BDulevard to Third Avenu$ 126
Otay Lakes Road Ridgeback to Apache Drive 129
Palomar Street I 5 to Industrial 80ulevard 127
FUTURE UTILITY UNDER GROUNDING PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED IN 2000:
STREET LIMITS ESTIMA TED COST
Broadway "C. Street to -E" Straet $513,000
Fourth AvenulJ "H" Street to "L" Street $1.000,000
Orange Avenue PaJomar Street to Fourth Avenue $440,000
TOTAL $1,953,000
FUTURE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED IN 2001:
STREET LIMITS ESTIMATED COST
Otay L.e.kes Roed Bonita Road to Camino Del Cerro Grande $2,250,000
FUTURE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED IN 2002:
STREET LIMITS ESTIMATED COST
Fourth Avenu8 "L" Street to Orange Avenue $1,150,000
"L" Street Monaerate Avenue to Nacion Avenue $340,000
oiL" Street Broadway to Third Avenue $700,000
TOT AL $2,190,000
FUTURE UTILITY UNDERGROUNOING PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED IN 2003:
STREET LIMITS ESTIMATED COST
Otay Lakes Road Camino Del Cerro Grande to Ridgeback Road $2,100,000
TOTAL $2,100,000
FUTURE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECTS TO 8E COMPLETED IN 2004:
STREET LIMITS ESTIMATED COST
.. j" Street East of Broadway to Third Avenulit HOO,OOO
"J" Street East of Nacion Avenul:l to West of Lori Lane $290,000
"J" Street Third Avenue to First Avenue $475,000
TOTAL S 1.465,000
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ATTACHMENT C
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM
FUNDING PROJECTIONS
FUND ALLOCATION SUMMARY FOR BAYFRONT UNDERGROUNDING
Unspent 20A Allocation 12/03
$4,737,049
$4,737,049
Allocation 2004-2007
2004-2007
$4,000,000
$8,737,049
Bayfront Undergrounding
2008
$1,000,000
$17,000,000 ($7,262,951)'
tow
$8,000,000
. . .' $1.7,137;4$' . $17,;110(1'
$737,049
Allocation 2009-2012
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. This funding needs will be met through the borrow-forward provision in the MOU. It is anticipated
that the total amount borrowed in 2008 will be repaid by 2012, leaving approximately $737,049 for
allocation to citywide utility undergrounding projects.
FUND ALLOCATION SUMMARY FOR CITYWIDE PROJECTS
Description A1loc;atfori . F~nd . ProIecitCoSt . Remaining
Year . Allocation . l2005 $\ FUIlds
Allocation 2004-2006 $3,000,000 $3,000,00
Fourth Ave. fl'Ql'li L St. to Orange 2007 $1,000,000 $2,961,000 $1,033,000
AVe.
L St. from Monserate Ave to Nadon ~ $1,OoOrOao $1,604,000 $379,000
(includi!$ Nolan WaY)
L St. from Broadway to Third Ave. 2013 $2,737,049 $2,009,000 $1,107,049
J St. from Broadway to Third Ave, 2014 $2,000,000 $2,038,259 $1,068,790
J St. from Hilltop Drive to Third Ave. 2015 $2,000,000 $1,553,320 $1,515,470
Total $11.737.049 $10.221.579
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A.TTACHMENT
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SUBJECf:
USE OF UTILITY FUNDS FOR
UNDERGROUND CONVERSION OF
PRIV AlE SERVICE LATERALS
COUNCll.. POllCY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
POllCY
NUMBER
585-01
EFFECTIVE
DATE
07/11/00
PAGE
10f3
AOOPfED BY: Resolution No. 11977 I DATED: 04/02J85
AMENDED BY: Resolution No. 16934 (12115192), Resolution No. 2000-233 (07/11100)
BACKGROUND
.
Io 1982, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by Decision 82-01-18 gave the
authority to the local agencies to request electric utilities to expand allocation funds for the
conversion of electric lateral services for each customer in utility allocation funded undergrounding
districts. On October 18, 1983, Pacific Telephone (now Pacific Bell) filed a change in tariff with
the CPUC so that communications utilities would also be in conformance with Decision 82-01-18.
Cox Cable TV (now Cox Communications), is not governed by the CPUC, but chooses to
cooperate with the program by providing conduit and service wires up to 100 feet in length at no
cost. Decision 82-01-18 provides the mechanism to reduce the property owner's cost for the
conversion from the distribution line to the residence. This cost depends on the distance from the
property line to the point of connection with the customer's wiring and varies from customer to
customer. On December 6, 1999, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a
revision to San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Rule 20, "Replacement of Overhead with
Underground Electric Facilities", allocation funds. This revision of SDG&E Rule 20 gives the City
the option to fund the conversion of the electric meter panel cost as part of the allocation costs.
The CPUC decision permits the use of utility funds to provide up to 100 feet of the property
owner's service lateral (trenching and underground conduit) and all or portion of the cost of
modifications to the existing overhead electrical service panel and/or installation of "pull can". The
net result is a reduction in cost that win benefit the individual property owner. Under the City Code
it is the property owner's responsibility to provide and maintain the underground supporting
structure needed on the property.
PURPOSE
To establish a policy for the use of utility funds for conversion of the customer's service laterals to
encourage property owner acceptance for desirable conversion district projects.
POllCY
The City Council establishes the following policy for the use of utility funds for underground
conversion of private service laterals:
1.
General Provisions
.
Funding shall be limited to the following facilities which customer traditionally'
supplies/installs:
(1) Trenching and underground conduits from property line to point of connection.
(2) Portion of electric service panel conversion and/or "pull can" installation.
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COUNCIL POllCY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
POllCY
NUMBER
PAGE
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USE OF UTll1TY FUNDS FOR
UNDERGROUND CONVERSION OF
PRIVATE SERVICE lATERALS
~CIlVE
.. DATE
07/11/00
585-01
ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 11977 I DATED: 04102185
AMENDED BY: Resolution No. 16934 (12115192), Resolution No. 2000-233 (07/11100)
A. Funding shall be as follows:
(1) Cost of the trenching and conduits within the trench not to exceed thirty-five
dollars per linear foot ($35/LF) for the required length of trenching on the
property up to a maximum of 100 feet.
(2) Residential and commercial underground work requiring the installation of a
service connection box, commonly called as "Pull Cans," and/or service
panel conversion (installation of "Myers" adapter) of existing meter service
panel will be reimbursed $300. Commercial and multi-family dwelling units
(apartments and condominiums) with at least 200-ampere service panel will
be reimbursed $400.
Implementation Procedures
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A. Underground Utility Advisory Committee (UUAC) members shall determine the
length of service laterals (trenching and underground conduits) and electric panel
conversion that is (I) eligible for utility funding for each property within the
conversion district and (2) the length Ilf conduit and wire that the appropriate utility
company will provide free of charge.
B. UUAC members shall agree on a "reasonable" cost per lineal foot of lateral
conversion and electric panel conversion. This cost shall be reviewed and updated if
necessary to compensate for the inflation rate.
C. All property owners within the conversion district shall be informed of the estimated
utility fund amount proposed for reimbursemeIit prior 10 the public hearing on the
conversion district formation.
D. The City shall inform San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in writing as to the fmal
amount of utility funds required for work on private property within 30 days of the
established "Customer Ready Date" as approved by the City Council. SDG&E shall
deposit into the City account the requested funds within 30 days of the receipt of the
City's written notice.
E.
The City shall pay the appropriate amount of reimbursement due each property
owners when:
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(1) The customer has satisfactorily completed their service lateral conversion;
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SUBJECT:
USE OF tmLITY FUNDS FOR
UNDERGROUND CONVERSION OF
PRIVATE SERVICE LATERALS
COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF CHUIA VISTA
POLICY
NUMBER
585-01
EFFECfIVE
DATE
07111/00
PAGE
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ADOPTED BY: Resolution No. 11977 I DATED: 04/02185
AMENDED BY: Resolution No. 16934 (12115192), Resolution No. 2000-233 (07111/00)
(2) the electric metering equipment has passed a City inspection certifying it
ready to receive underground service; and
(3) the property owner has submitted to the City a signed statement certifying
to the cost of the service lateral conversion work to include the extent of
the "Pull Can" andlor electric panel conversion work on the property.
Copies of the contractor's invoice pertaining to the work performed and
SDG&E' s "Electric Meter and Service Location" form shall be attached
to the signed statement.
F.
Within 30 days after SDG&E's official notice to the City that all electric service
conversions within the district have been completed, the City shall refund to
SDG&E any monies not disbursed to the property owners.
.
NOTES:
(1) The service laterals shall be defined as: trench, backfill, and any necessary conduit from
the customer's property line to the underground sweep at the base of the customer' s
termination facility. In those cases where the service condnit enters the customer's
bOOding, the service lateral will terminate at the point where the conduit enters the
bOOding.
(2) For the purpose of this policy utility is defined as any company providing electric,
telephone communications, cable television and data transmission services.
.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA SETTING AUGUST 1,2008 AS THE DATE BY
WHICH PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN UNDERGROUND
DISTRICT NO. 134 ALONG L STREET FROM MONSERATE
AVENUE TO NACION AVENUE SHALL BE READY TO
RECEIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICE, SETTING
DECEMBER 31, 2009 AS THE APPROXIMATE DATE BY
WHICH POLES, OVERHEAD WIRES AND ASSOCIATED
OVERHEAD FACILITIES ARE REMOVED WITHIN THE
DISTRICT, AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF UTILITY
ALLOCATION FUNDS TO APPROXlMATELY $1,654,000,
AND REQUESTING THAT THE UTILITY COMPANY PAY
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE LATERAL
CONNECTIONS FROM THE CITY'S RULE 20 A FUNDS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE UTILITY COMPANY TO INSTALL
THOSE PRIVATE LATERAL CONNECTIONS.
WHEREAS, on December 10,2002, the City Council, pursuant to Resolution No. 2002-
509, established Underground Utility District No. 134 along L Street from Monserate Avenue to
Nacion A venue and authorized the expenditure of approximately $400,000 in Utility Allocation
Funds to cover the cost of pole removal, undergrounding overhead facilities, and private property
conversion reimbursements; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2005, Council accepted a report by staff on utility
undergrounding program funding and priorities which revised the cost estimate for District 134
to $1,654,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 15.32.150, Council shall,
by resolution, set the date upon which property owners in an underground utility district must be
ready to receive underground service and the date by which poles, overhead wires and associated
overhead structures shall be removed.
WHEREAS, on July 11,2000, the City Council revised Policy No. 585-01, providing for
the reimbursement of funds expended by property owners for the undergrounding of private
laterals within utility undergrounding districts; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) subsequently adopted Rule 20.A.3,
effective July 25, 2002, which allows the utility, upon request by the governing body of a local
agency, to pay for the installation ofthe private laterals from that agency's Rule 20A funds; and
WHEREAS, City staff believes that the new approach will reduce staff time in
monitoring and reimbursing property owners and will enable undergrounding projects to
commence with less delay.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
as follows:
I. That it sets August 1,2008 as the date by which property owners within Underground
District No. 134 along L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue shall be
ready to receive underground utility service.
2. That it sets December 31, 2009 as the approximate date by which poles, overhead
wires and associated overhead structures within Underground District No. 134 along
L Street from Monserate Avenue to Nacion Avenue shall be removed.
3. That it authorizes the increase of Utility Allocation Funds for Underground District
134 to approximately $1,654,000.
4. That it requests that the utility company pay for the installation of private lateral
connections from the City's Rule 20 A funds, and authorizes the installation by the
utility company of those private lateral connections.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Jack Griffin
Director of Engineering and General Services
ye-:~lJ ~~.~
Ann Moore v
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT CHANGES TO
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RULE 20A ON
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2000, the City Council revised Policy No. 585-01,
providing for the reimbursement of funds expended by property owners on the
undergrounding of private laterals within utility undergrounding districts; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission (puq subsequently adopted Rule
20.A.3, effective July 25, 2002, which allows the utility, upon request by the governing
body of a local agency, to pay for the installation of the private laterals from that
agency's Rule 20A funds; and
WHEREAS, City staff believes that the new approach will reduce staff time in
monitoring and reimbursing property owners and will enable undergrounding projects to
commence with less delay.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City ofChula Vista does ordain as
follows:
That the following sections of Chapter 15.32 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are
amended as follows:
15.32.150 Districts designated when - Resolution - Recording and
contents required.
If, after the public hearing, the council finds that the public health,
safety or general welfare requires removal of poles, overhead wires and
associated overhead structures and underground installation of wires and
facilities for supplying electric, communication, community antenna
television or similar or associated service within a designated area, the
council shall, by resolution, declare the designated area an underground
utility district and order the removal and underground installation.
Immediately following its adoption, the city clerk shall cause a certified
copy of the resolution to be recorded in the office of the county recorder.
The resolution shall include a description and map of the area comprising
the district. It shall also provide that the council shall by subsequent
resolution fix the time within which:
A. Property in the district must be ready to receive underground service;
and
B. It is estimated that poles, overhead wires and associated overhead
structures shall be removed. A reasonable time shall be allowed for
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removal and underground installation and installation! relocation of
streetlights by the City, having due regard for the availability of labor,
materials and equipment necessary for such removal and for the
installation of such underground facilities as may be occasioned thereby.
15.32.180 Notification of affected persons and utilities required when.
A. Within 15 days after the effective date of a resolution adopted
pursuant to CYMC 15.32.150, all affected utility companies and all
affected persons shall be notified by the City of the provisions of the
resolution. If private utility laterals will not be constructed by the utility
company, the affected persons shall be notified by the City that, if they
desire to continue to receive electric, communication, community antenna
television or similar or associated service, they shall provide, at their own
expense, all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive
underground service from the lines relocated underground of the
supplying utility company subject to applicable rules, regulations, and
tariffs of the respective utility company on file with the commission and to
all other applicable requirements of state laws and city ordinances.
B. If private utility laterals will not be constructed by the utility
company, within 15 days of adoption by the council of the resolution
fixing the time within which conversions on private property and pole
removal must be accomplished, all affected utilities and affected persons
will be notified by the City that the work required to change the facilities
on the premises so as to receive electric, communication, or community
antenna television or similar or associated service provided or to be
provided by the utility company shall be accomplished on or before the
applicable date set forth in the resolution. This notice shall also state the
date all poles and related overhead structures are to be removed from
within the district.
C. Notices given under this section may be given either by personal
service or by mail and in accordance with the provisions of CYMC
15.32.140.
D. Within 15 days of adoption of the resolution fixing the conversion
and pole removal times of the district, the director of public works shall
cause copies of the notice, printed on a card not less than eight inches by
10 inches in size and headed "Notice of Pole Removal" in letters of not
less than one inch in height, to be posted conspicuously on every pole to
be removed within the district.
15.32.190 Utility company responsibilities.
If underground construction is necessary to provide utility service
within a district created by any resolution adopted pursuant to CYMC
15.32.150, any utility company engaging in such underground
construction shall furnish that portion of the conduits, conductors and
associated equipment required to be furnished by it under the applicable
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orders, rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the Public Utilities
Commission.
15.32.200 Property owner responsibilities.
A. If private utility laterals will not be constructed by the utility
company, the owner or owners of real property within a district shall be
obligated to and shall be responsible for the commencement and
completion of work as may be necessary to provide for the continuance of
electric, communication, community antenna television or similar or
associated service to the premises between the facilities referred to in
CYMC 15.32.190 and the termination of service connection facilities on
or within the building or structure being serviced, all in accordance with
applicable orders, rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility
companies on file with the commission as of the effective date of the
resolution creating the district, and in accordance with the applicable
requirements of state laws and city ordinances.
B. If private utlity laterals will be constructed by the utility company,
property owners shall be required to give the utility company written
permission for the utility company to enter their property. Property owners
shall be responsible for any relocation and! or upgrade of electrical
equipment, such as panels and meters.
15.32.210 Non-compliance by property owner.
A. In the event the owner or owners of real property within a district do
not comply with the provisions ofCYMC 15.32.200, the respective utility
companies concerned shall advise the director of public works in writing
of the location of such property, and thereupon the director of public
works shall cause to be posted on such property a written notice on the
property being served.
B. The notice required by subsection (A) of this section shall include
the statement that 30 days after posting of the notice all utility companies
are authorized to either serve the property through an individual pole
erected on that property for above ground service or to discontinue
electric, communication, community antenna television or similar or
associated service from poles, overhead wires and associated overhead
structures.
C. Thirty (30) days after such posting, all utility companies are hereby
authorized to either erect an individual pole on that property to continue to
provide above ground service or to discontinue electric, communication,
community antenna television or similar or associated service from poles,
overhead wires, and associated overhead structures.
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Effective Date
This ordinance shall become effective thirty days after final passage.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
~~J ,;j~~~~
Ann Moore
City Attorney
Jack Griffin
Director of Engineering and General Services
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT CHANGES TO
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RULE 20A ON
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2000, the City Council revised Policy No. 585-01,
providing for the reimbursement of funds expended by property owners on the
undergrounding of private laterals within utility undergrounding districts; and
WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) subsequently adopted Rule
20.A.3, effective July 25, 2002, which allows the utility, upon request by the governing
body of a local agency, to pay for the installation of the private laterals from that
agency's Rule 20A funds; and
WHEREAS, City staff believes that the new approach will reduce staff time in
monitoring and reimbursing property owners and will enable undergrounding projects to
commence with less delay.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as
follows:
That the following sections of Chapter 15.32 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are
amended as follows:
15.32.150 Districts designated when - Resolution - Recording and
contents required.
If, after the public hearing, the council finds that the public health,
safety or general welfare requires removal of poles, overhead wires and
associated overhead structures and underground installation of wires and
facilities for supplying electric, communication, community antenna
television or similar or associated service within a designated area, the
council shall, by resolution, declare the designated area an underground
utility district and order the removal and underground installation.
Immediately following its adoption, the city clerk shall cause a certified
copy of the resolution to be recorded in the office of the county recorder.
The resolution shall include a description and map of the area comprising
the district. It shall also provide that the council shall by subsequent
resolution fix the time within which:
A. Property in the district must be ready to receive underground service;
and
B. It is estimated that Pl2oles, overhead wires and associated overhead
structures shall be removed. A reasonable time shall be allowed for
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removal and underground installation and installation! relocation of
streetlights by the City, having due regard for the availability of labor,
materials and equipment necessary for such removal and for the
installation of such underground facilities as may be occasioned thereby.
15.32.180 Notification of affected persons and utilities required when.
A. Within 15 days after the effective date of a resolution adopted
pursuant to CVMC 15.32.150, me eity elerk saallllotify all affected utility
companies and all affected persons shall be notified by the Citv of the
provisions of the resolution. The eity elerk speeifieaHy saall Ilotifylf
private utilitv laterals will not be constructed by the utility company. the
affected persons shall be notified by the City that, if they desire to
continue to receive electric, communication, community antenna
television or similar or associated service, they shall provide, at their own
expense, all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive
underground service from the lines relocated underground of the
supplying utility company subject to applicable rules, regulations, and
tariffs of the respective utility company on file with the commission and to
all other applicable requirements of state laws and city ordinances.
B. If private utilitv laterals will not be constructed by the utility
company. Wwithin 15 days of adoption by the council of the resolution
fixing the time within which conversions on private property and pole
removal must be accomplished, me eity elerk shall further notify all
affected utilities and affected persons will be notified by the City that the
work required to change the facilities on the premises so as to receive
electric, communication, or community antenna television or similar or
associated service provided or to be provided by the utility company shall
be accomplished on or before the applicable date set forth in the
resolution. This notice shall also state the date all poles and related
overhead structures are to be removed from within the district.
C. Notices given under this section may be given either by personal
service or by mail and in accordance with the provisions of CVMC
15.32.140.
D. Within 15 days of adoption of the resolution fixing the conversion
and pole removal times of the district, the director of public works shall
cause copies of the notice, printed on a card not less than eight inches by
10 inches in size and headed "Notice of Pole Removal" in letters of not
less than one inch in height, to be posted conspicuously on every pole to
be removed within the district.
15.32.190 Utility company responsibilities.
If underground construction is necessary to provide utility service
within a district created by any resolution adopted pursuant to CVMC
15.32.150, any utility company engaging in such underground
construction shall furnish that portion of the conduits, conductors and
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associated equipment required to be furnished by it under the applicable
orders, rules, regulations and tariffs on file with the Public Utilities
Ceommission.
15.32.200 Property owner responsibilities.
A. If private utilitv laterals will not be constructed bv the utilitv
companv. +!he owner or owners of real property within a district shall be
obligated to and shall be responsible for the commencement and
completion of work as may be necessary to provide for the continuance of
electric, communication, community antenna television or similar or
associated service to the premises between the facilities referred to in
CYMC 15.32.190 and the termination of service connection facilities on
or within the building or structure being serviced, all in accordance with
applicable orders, rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility
companies on file with the commission as of the effective date of the
resolution creating the district, and in accordance with the applicable
requirements of state laws and city ordinances.
B. If private utlitv laterals will be constructed by the utility company.
property owners shall be required to give the utility company written
permission for the utility company to enter their property. Property owners
shall be responsible for any relocation andl or upgrade of electrical
equipment. such as panels and meters.
15.32.210 Diseontmuanee of overhead seniee allthorized when
Notiee. Non-compliance bv property owner.
A. In the event the owner or owners of real property within a district do
not comply with the provisions of CYMC 15.32.150 and 15.32.200, the
respective utility companies concerned shall advise the director of public
works in writing of the location of such property, and thereupon the
director of public works shall cause to be posted on such property a
written notice on the property being served.
B. The notice required by subsection (A) of this section shall include
the statement that 30 days after posting of the notice all utility companies
are authorized to either serve the property through an individual pole
erected on that property for above ground service or to discontinue
electric, communication, community antenna television or similar or
associated service from poles, overhead wires and associated overhead
structures.
C. Thirty (30) days after such posting, all utility companies are hereby
authorized to either erect an individual pole on that property to continue to
provide above ground service or to discontinue electric, communication,
community antenna television or similar or associated service from poles,
overhead wires, and associated overhead structures.
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Effective Date
This ordinance shall become effective thirty days after final passage.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Ann Moore
City Attorney
Jack Griffin
Director of Engineering and General Services
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