HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2017 Item 14 - Highland Drive Gateway Monument Project, Spec No. 90766 - PG&E Easement Meeting Date: 8/15/2017
FROM: Daryl R. Grigsby, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Michael J. McGuire, Senior Civil Engineer
SUBJECT: HIGHLAND DRIVE GATEWAY MONUMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION
NO. 90766 - PG&E EASEMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Deed with Pacific Gas and
Electric (PG&E) to allow for utility relocation at the Highland Drive Gateway Monument.
DISCUSSION
As part of the overall construction of the Highland Drive Gateway Monument Project
(Specification No. 90766) it was necessary to install a couple of utilities. These installations are
typical for capital improvement projects and require cooperation between local agencies and
utility companies. This project required adjustments to water and electrical utilities; and the
results have been successful during the construction phase of the project. One installation
involved a new meter panel for lighting and irrigation for the monument to an existing overhead
PG&E power line. To connect the new meter panel to the exist ing point of service,
approximately 5 feet of electrical line was installed underground within the project property.
As anticipated, PG&E is requesting that an Easement Deed be granted for the new location of the
underground line. The new location is within the City property along Highland Drive. The
Easement Deed will grant formal authorization for PG&E to own and operate the electrical lines
within the City property through an easement. The property is owned by the City but is within
the County of San Luis Obispo. The location of the proposed easement is shown on the attached
Site Map (Attachment A).
Resolution No. 5370 (1984 Series) authorizes the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to accept easement
dedications on behalf of the City, but there is no corresponding blanket resolution that authorizes
the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to dedicate easements from the City to others. The attached draft
resolution (Attachment B) authorizes the Mayor to grant an easement to PG&E for their
underground utility installation.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City for the dedication of an easement. The cost of the utility
installation was borne by the City with a service fee of $1,500.
ALTERNATIVES
Deny approval of the PG&E Utility Relocation Easement. Council may choose to deny approval
of the Real Property Permanent Easement with PG&E; however, another installation alignment
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will need to be explored, approved, and reconstructed.
Attachments:
a - Site Map
b - Resolution
c - Exhibit A to Resolution - PG&E Easement Deed
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R ______
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2017 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REAL PROPERTY
EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC FOR
UTILITY SERVICE
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo (“City”) constructed a new gateway monument
sign at 701 Highland Drive (“Monument Project”); and
WHEREAS, as part of the Monument Project, the City required the installation of
electrical service by Pacific Gas & Electric (“PG&E”); and
WHEREAS, to complete the installation, PG&E needs to install an underground section
of the new utility on City property at 701 Highland Drive and has requested an easement in this
new location in order to maintain and repair the utility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute the
Easement Deed with Pacific Gas & Electric substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
“A”.
Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________ 2017.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Carrie Gallagher
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Resolution No. _____ (2017 Series) Page 2
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
____________________________________
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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