25J - AGMT - BRISTOL STREET UTILITES

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 TITLE: AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ON BRISTOL STREET (PROJECT NOS. 116741, 081700, & 136792) (NONGENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G } C� CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on I" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2 n Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize a one -time payment to Southern California Edison in an amount not to exceed $36,600 for the design of underground utilities on Bristol Street from Third Street to West Civic Center Drive, West Civic Center Drive to West Washington Avenue, and West Warner Avenue to West St. Andrew Place. DISCUSSION Approval of this recommended action will provide the City with a complete design for the undergrounding of utilities on Bristol Street. Advance payment is required by Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide the adequate resources for preparation of the plans and a cost estimate. The City will use the cost estimate to pursue and set aside adequate funding for the undergrounding projects, and the SCE design will assure that the undergrounding plans are completed to SCE standards. Following completion of the cost estimate and design, staff will bring back a report to Council with options to prioritize and fund the improvements, and to determine whether to perform the undergrounding on Bristol Street in conjunction with upcoming corridor improvements. Bristol Street is a major north -south transportation facility. Multi- phased improvements have long been planned for this high - priority, 3.9 -mile segment from Warner Avenue to Memory Lane. In general, the improvements include raised landscaped medians, bike lanes, bus turnouts, wide sidewalks, and roadway widening from two to three lanes in each direction. The design incorporates Complete Streets features which will accommodate increased pedestrian activity and future bike lanes designated in the new Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The improvements will result in greater mobility for all users, enhanced streetscape aesthetics, and reduced traffic congestion. Undergrounding utilities on Bristol Street has been identified as a high priority for the City, It will improve public safety and property values while creating a more attractive and walkable corridor. Removing the above - ground utilities also eliminates obstruction and improves the efficiency of the right -of -way use for multimodal mobility. 25J -1