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UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PG&E SERVICE AT PISMO STATE BEACH

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The California Department of Parks and Recreation has granted a utility easement to Pacific Gas & Electric for the installation of underground electric service conduits across Pismo State Beach, covering approximately 1,622 square feet of previously disturbed land within the state park boundaries. The easement enables permanent power to existing critical facilities including CDPR employee housing, a wastewater lift station, and newly installed electric vehicle charging infrastructure, supporting broader departmental goals for staff retention and sustainable transportation. The conduit alignment, as defined in PG&E’s April 29, 2025, plat map, connects pull box #5 to transformer T68867 and associated service panels, with all work confined to existing utility corridors and requiring only shallow trenching—typically less than 36 inches deep—with no new grading, demolition, or structural construction. All excavation will be backfilled and compacted, and no native vegetation, sensitive habitats, or cultural resources will be impacted. The project qualifies for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines §15305 due to its minimal environmental impact and alignment with previously altered land use. There is no competitive procurement process, no contract value or pricing details, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses apply, as this is an administrative land use action rather than a federal contract. The action is managed by the Oceano Dunes District of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, with Roger Jacobs serving as the primary point of contact and Jon O’Brien as the acting district superintendent responsible for approval. No formal delivery schedule, payment terms, inspection protocols, or packaging requirements are specified beyond the environmental and operational constraints of the easement.

General Info

PG&E granted easement for underground electric conduits at Pismo State Beach to power critical facilities sustainably.

Agency

California Parks and Recreation, Department of

NAICS

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures ConstructionView NAICS

Place of Performance

928 Pacific Blvd, Oceano, CA, 93445

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Documents

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Utility Easement for PG&E Service at Pismo State Beach NOE

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PostedAug 12

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Parks and Recreation, Department of

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / Agency

California Parks and Recreation, Department of

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Contacts

Roger JacobsDistrict Planning Chief | Sr. PRS

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This project grants a utility easement to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for the installation and operation of underground electric service conduits across Pismo State Beach property. The easement will support permanent utility service to several critical Department facilities, including CDPR employee housing, a wastewater lift station, and recently installed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The easement area consists of approximately 1,622 square feet, located entirely within State Park boundaries on previously disturbed ground. As depicted in the legal description and plat map prepared by PG&E (dated April 29, 2025), the alignment connects two service points with one main line extending from a pull box (#5) to a new transformer (T68867) and associated service panels. These facilities are necessary to fully energize and activate infrastructure already constructed under prior project approvals. Trenching and conduit installation will occur within areas previously developed for infrastructure, access, and utility corridors. All ground disturbance will be minor and temporary. No native vegetation or sensitive habitat areas will be impacted. Excavation is anticipated to remain shallow (typically less than 36 inches in depth), and all soils will be backfilled and compacted upon completion. No grading, demolition, or structural construction is proposed within the easement corridor. This easement action does not expand the operational footprint of the park or introduce new land uses. It merely formalizes utility service routes to existing facilities necessary for safe, efficient, and sustainable park operations. The housing and EV charger facilities supported by this easement are part of broader departmental efforts to improve recruitment and retention of park staff and advance clean transportation initiatives. The easement qualifies for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines §15305 for minor alterations in land use limitations, specifically the issuance of a utility easement with negligible environmental impact.