Group 170912-S Underground Utility Districts

CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL to prioritize and form twelve (12) Underground Utility-DISTRICTS which would allow the construction of an Underground Utility System per the City's franchise agreement. The districts would also create an overlay that would restrict utility companies form installing above-ground utility lines in the future, including electric transmission lines which are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. The project would consist of trenching approximately 5 feet deep and 2.5 feet wide along one side of the public Highway installing-conduit and substructures such as electric transformer boxes and telecommunication pedestals, installing cable through the conduits, backfilling, removing existing overhead utility lines and poles, and installing streetlights where applicable. Utility poles may need to be installed or upgraded at the boundary of the district where determined necessary for the transition from the existing aerial system to the new underground system. Streetlights, utility poles (if needed), transformer boxes and pedestals will be Installed in the public-right-of way or a utility easement. Locations of the new equipment will be determined during utility. system design and a community forum will be held to allow residents to provide input on final designs. In most cases, boxes and pedestals can be placed without requiring the removal of an existing tree. Trenching or boring work that could impact existing trees will be done in consultation with the City Arborist. Individual customer connections will be made by boring laterally underground from the main line In the right of way to the front of the structure to install conduit and cable. If lateral boring is not feasible, open trenches approximately three feet deep and-two feet wide will be dug and surfaces restored to pre-existing conditions when work is complete. Some properties may require electric service panel upgrades and/or-installation of conduit and a junction box on the exterior of the building. After Utilities are undergrounded, street trees may be Installed in the right of way If conditions allow it and property owners sign an agreement to water the tree until it is established. Curb ramps would be installed where missing to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, which may result In the loss of a street parking space at some locations, it should also be noted-that the-project may replace previously conforming curb ramps to meet current City and ADA standards. In addition; sidewalk repairs, preservation of historical stamps, and street resurfacing or replacement of segments of concrete road will be done as needed. Traffic control measures and Best Management Practices (BMPs) would be implemented during construction. Any street tree removal, relocation, and/or tree trimming would be done under the supervision of the City Arborist. The street light locations are within urban developed areas, no sensitive vegetation would be affected or removed, and historic sidewalk stamps would be preserved per contract specifications. The urban developed areas, no sensitive vegetation would be affected or removed, and historic sidewalk stamps would be preserved per contract specifications. The Project location is not included on any government code listing of hazardous waste sites. Project location is not included on any government code listing of hazardous waste sites.