Ashwood Street Corridor Improvements Project

The Ashwood Street Corridor Improvements Project involves the granting of easement agreements and associated authorizations to SDG&E and AT&T to install, replace, or modify utility poles along Ashwood Street, Willow Road, and Wildcat Canyon Road in Lakeside, California, specifically within zip code 92040. These agreements provide ongoing rights for both utilities to maintain and access their infrastructure within the corridor. The project is subject to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including the certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, which outlines required mitigation measures to address potential environmental impacts without the need for a full Environmental Impact Report. Administrative approvals were finalized on December 15, 2025, with prior environmental review completed in May 2020, and formal documentation must be filed with the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, where notices of determination are recorded and retained for at least nine months. A non-refundable review fee of $2,406.75 was paid for the MND, and the project qualifies for exemption from Fish and Game Code fees due to its public infrastructure nature. Easements must be officially recorded, and all project-related documents, including certificates of fee exemption, proof of payment, and the CDFW No Effect Determination, are required for compliance. The County of San Diego, through its Department of Public Works and Department of General Services, serves as the lead agency responsible for approvals, inspections, and documentation retention. No federal contract clauses, pricing structures, line items, or FAR-based acquisition terms are present; the effort operates entirely under state and local environmental and land use regulations, with no formal solicitation, award process, or contract value specified beyond administrative fees. The point of contact for the project is Marcus Lubich, Project Manager, with additional coordination handled by personnel from the Department of Public Works.