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FROM: Michael D. McCluskey, Public Works Direct r
Prepared by: Bridget O. Fraser, Engineering Assistant
SUBJECT: Formation of Underground District 12 (Jennifer/Osos Street at SPRR)
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.) Adopt resolution approving the proposed revised priority list for underground districts. Direct
staff to proceed with District 12.
2.) Pass to print the ordinance to amend Section 13.12.040 of the municipal code to establish
Underground District 12.
DISCUSSION:
The City currently has a CIP project to build a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the railroad at
Jennifer street adjacent to the train depot in the area know as "Railroad Square". The existing
overhead utilities conflict with the proposed location of the bridge and will need to be relocated
before construction of the bridge begins. The most familiar means of achieving relocation would
involve relocating existing poles a distance away from the bridge and/or raising the poles and
wires above the bridge to obtain the required clearances. During the City's Architectural Review
of the bridge project, the commission recommended that the overhead utilities be relocated
underground and/or placed in a conduit on the bridge to improve the aesthetic appearance of the
railroad depot area. The Bridge project does not have adequate funds to underground or conceal
utilities, however, there are PUC Rule 20A funds available through the utility companies to
accomplish this task.
Since 1965, the City has been actively engaged in undergrounding overhead utility fines using
20A funds. To date eleven districts have been completed. In the past, conversion projects have
followed a preferred project list adopted.by the City Council. This project list has been revised in
the past by the Council in an effort to permit undergrounding to take place in conjunction with
improvement projects such as street widenings.The latest revision occurred in 1985 when Council
adopted Resolution#5853 which reprioritized the list to allow the undergrounding of Madonna and
Higuera Streets to coincide with a widening project.
The conceptual priority list is as follows:
1. Downtown
2 Major entryways and traffic corridors
3 Streets scheduled for widening
4 Area with large new developments
5 Areas adjacent to above locations and which have particularly unsightly overhead
utilities.
This conceptual list became a preferred projects list(Attachment C,Current Priority List), and was
established with an emphasis on "traffic corridors" and not necessarily "entryways" into the City.
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The "Railroad Square" area is an established historic district as well as an "entryway" to the city
for train travelers. With the addition of Amtrak's San Diegan Extension, the volume of tourists and
travelers using this access point is likely to increase. The "Railroad Square" area is not on the
current list of preferred projects, however, staff believes it is in line with the City's policy in
converting areas that are entryways and adjacent to downtown and have unsightly overhead
utilities. Staff concurs with the ARC recommendation and believes it would be prudent to
underground the unsightly overhead wires at this time to facilitate the construction of the
pedestrian bridge rather than just merely moving the poles to the side and/or raising the wires.
A proposed project list (Attachment A, Revised Priority List) is submitted which establishes
Osos/Jennifer Street as top priority and slides the remaining projects down the list. The Santa
Rosa/ Foothill district which was top priority will now be second priority, however this shift down
in priority will not delay the timing of this project as there are sufficient 20A funds available to also
do this project. Remaining projects will be pursued as sufficient 20A funds are accumulated.
The process for formation of a utility district shall be In accordance with Chapter 13.12,
"Underground Utilities" of the Municipal Code. Upon adoption of the revised project list (attached
resolution) and Council's authorization for staff to proceed with the formation of Underground
District 12, council shall pass to print the ordinance establishing Underground District 12. A public
hearing will be called to determine the necessity for the removal of the overhead utilities. The City
Clerk will notify all affected property owners and utilities at least 30 days prior to the date of the
hearing. If after the hearing Council determines that the district is necessary, then Council shall
give final passage to the ordinance declaring the area .an underground utility district. The
ordinance will include a description of the district and shall fix the time by which all overhead
utilities must be removed. In this case the time is fixed for June 30, 1996 in an effort to coordinate
with the construction of the bridge project next summer.
ALTERNATIVE:
Require utility companies to relocate overhead out of the way of the new public facility at their
expense which will not remove the unsightly wires and poles but will simply relocate poles to the
side and/or raise wires above the bridge to achieve the required clearances.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City receives approximately $200,000/year in underground conversion funds and can draw
on funds as much as 5 years in advance. As of April of this year, the City had accumulated
$837,864. Staff estimates $50,000 for the conversion of the proposed District 12 project.
Attachments: Resolution
Ordinance
Attachment A - Proposed Priority List
Attachment B - Proposed Map of District 12
Attachment C - Current Priority List
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RESOLUTION NO. (1995 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ADOPTING A PRIORITY LIST FOR UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has embarked on an ongoing
program to underground overhead wires within the community and must
underground these facilities in an orderly fashion, based on priorities,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby adopts a priority list for undergrounding of overhead
utilities , as shown on Attachment A.
On motion of seconded by and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ORDINANCE NO. (1995 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING SECTION 13.12.040 OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND DISTRICT 12.
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo wants to improve the image and
appearance of the City by placing all overhead utilities (for
electricity, telephone and Cable TV) underground in various highly
visible land use zones; and
WHEREAS, the City's adopted management policies focus on major
entryways, streets scheduled for widening and large new developments as
prime locations for placing overhead utilities underground; and
WHEREAS, the "Railroad Square" area is a highly visible land use zone
as well as a gateway to the City for train travelers
WHEREAS, the City has a CIP project to build a pedestrian/bicycle
bridge over the railroad track within the Jennifer/Osos street right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, the existing overhead utilities will need to be relocated to
facilitate the proposed bridge design; and
WHEREAS, the City's ARC recommends that unsightly overhead utilities
be concealed as part of this project to improve the aesthetics of the
historic district and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends conversion to underground utilities along
aforementioned portion of Jennifer/Osos Street,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. The following subsection 12 of section 13.12.040 of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to establish Underground
District 12:
"12. Beginning at the Southerly corner of Lot 9 in Block 3 of
the Buena Vista Addition to the City of San Luis Obispo as recorded in
Book A, Page 47 of Maps recorded in the office of the San Luis Obispo
County Recorder, said point also being the intersection of the easterly
right-of-way line. of Osos Street(now called Jennifer Street)to the
northerly right-of-way line of George Street, thence, northerly along
said easterly right-of-way line a distance of approximately 360 ' to a
point, thence, westerly at right angles to said easterly line of Osos
Street to a point on the westerly right-of-way line of said street,
thence, southerly a distance of approximately 360 ' along said westerly
line to a point, thence, easterly at right angles from said westerly line
a distance of 60, to the point of beginning.
"Facilities shall be removed from public property by June 30,
1996. "
SECTION 3. This ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall be
published once in full, at least three (3) days prior to its final
passage in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in
the city and shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days
after its final .passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at its meeting held on the day of 1995, on motion
of , seconded by
and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: .
Mayor Allen- K-j Settle
APPROVED:
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Attachment A
Revised Priority List
District 12: Osos/Jennifer Street from George Street to the northwesterly boundary of the
railroad square city parking lot.
District 13: (Formerly #12) Santa Rosa from Montalban to Boysen, Foothll Boulevard from
Santa Rosa to Broad
District 14 (Formerly # 13) Monterey Street from Santa Rosa Street to Freeway 101.
District 15 (Formerly # 14) Broad Street from Marsh Street to South Street.
District 16 (Formerly #15) California Boulevard from San Luis Drive to Freeway 101
District 17 (Formerly #16) Area bounded by Santa Rosa Street, Marsh Street, California
Boulevard and Monterey Street
District 18: (Formerly #17) Grand Avenue from Monterey to Slack
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District 12 Santa Rosa from Montalban to Boysen, Foothill Boulevard from Santa Rosa to
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District 13: Monterey Street from Santa Rosa Street to Freeway 101.
District 14 Broad Street from Marsh Street to South Street.
District 15 California Boulevard from San Luis Drive to Freeway 101
District 16 Area bounded by Santa Rosa Street, Marsh Street, California Boulevard and
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MEETING AGENDA
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November 16, 1995
To: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer ,,/
Via: Michael McCluskey, Public Works Directorw
Wayne Peterson, City EngineeR6,
From: Bridget Fraser, Engineering Assistant
Subject: November 21 Council meeting;Agenda Item No. 3-Proposed Underground
District 12 (Jennifer/Osos Street at SPRR) - Revised District Boundary
Due to some last minute discussions with the Pacific Bell, the boundaries for the
proposed District 12 have been slightly modified. Please see the attached revised
ordinance and exhibit. This modification will allow the pole on the easterly side of Jennifer
Street to be moved 4' to 5' east, thus removing it from the proposed bike path and
relocating it into a proposed planted area still within the ROW. This pole serves several
customers along the back of the lots. Removal of this pole outside of the ROW would
require Pac Bell to relocate the pole on to private property to enable them to continue
serving these lots. It is staffs intention to not involve the residents with the creation of this
underground district. The District boundaries were drawn to eliminate the wires crossing
SPRR without involving the service to the adjacent residents.
Please forward this information to the Council members prior to the Qetobwpigrd meeting
Nov 21st
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ORDINANCE NO. (1995 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LIIIS OBISPO
AMENDING SECTION 13.12.040 OF THE SAN LIIIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND DISTRICT 12.
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo wants to improve the image and
appearance of the City by placing all overhead utilities (for
electricity, telephone and Cable TV) underground in various highly
visible land use zones; and
WHEREAS, the City's adopted management policies focus on major
entryways, streets scheduled for widening and large new developments as
prime locations for placing overhead utilities underground; and
WHEREAS, the "Railroad Square" area is a highly visible land use zone
as well as a gateway to the City for train travelers
WHEREAS, the City has a CIP project to build a pedestrian/bicycle
bridge over the railroad track within the Jennifer/Osos .street right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, the existing overhead utilities will need to be relocated to
facilitate the proposed bridge design; and
WHEREAS, the City's ARC recommends that unsightly overhead utilities
be concealed as part of this project to improve the aesthetics of the
historic district and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends conversion to underground utilities along
aforementioned portion of Jennifer/Osos Street,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. The following subsection 12 of section 13.12 .040 of the
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to establish Underground
District 12:
1112. Beginning at the southerly corner of Lot 9 in Block 3 of
the Buena Vista Addition to the City of San Luis Obispo as recorded in
Book A, Page 47 of Maps recorded in the office of the San Luis Obispo
County Recorder, said point also being the intersection of the easterly
right-of-way line of - Osos Street (now called Jennifer Street) and the
northerly right-of-way line of George Street, thence, northerly along
said easterly right-of-way line a distance of approximately 55.5' to a
point which intersects the easterly boundary of the Southern Pacific
Railroad right-of-way, said point being the True Point of Beginning,
thence, continuing northerly along said easterly right-of-way line of
Osos Street approximately 304.51 , thence, westerly at right angles to
said easterly line of Osos Street to a point on the westerly right-of-way
line of said street, thence, southerly a distance of approximately 360 '
along said westerly line to a point, thence, easterly at right angles
from said westerly line a distance of 54 ' , thence, northerly along a line
6 ' from and parallel to the northerly right-of-way line of Osos Street a
distance of approximately 51.4 ' to a point which intersects the
prolongation of the easterly boundary of the Southern Pacific Railroad
right-of-way, thence, northerly along said prolongation a distance of
approximately 7. 3 ' to the True Point of Beginning.
"Facilities shall be removed from Underground District by June
30, 1996. "
A summary of this ordinance,
SECTION 3 . together with the ayes and noes, shall be
published once in full, at least days prior to its final
passage in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in
the city and shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days
after its final passage.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at its meeting held on the day of , 1995, on motion
of , seconded by , and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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