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Home My WebLink About25J - AGMT - BRISTOL STREET UTILITESREQUEST 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 Payment to SCE for Design of Underground Utilities on Bristol Street September 1, 2015 Page 2 To begin the process of the removal, relocation, and replacement of SCE overhead electrical facilities along Bristol Street, SCE must develop a design that ensures all SCE facilities are properly coordinated with the City's project. The SCE fee to prepare this design is $36,600 for the following segments: • Bristol Street: Third Street to West Civic Center Drive (Phase 2) • Bristol Street: West Civic Center Drive to West Washington Avenue (Phase 3) • Bristol Street: West Warner Avenue to West St. Andrew Place (Phase 4) Upon approval by the City Council, staff will authorize SCE to proceed with development of the aforementioned design and initiate payment of the fee. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In 1990, City Council approved the Bristol Street Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS /EIR No. 89 -01). In April 2014, the City Council approved addenda to the FEIS /EIR triggered by minor design modifications. FISCAL IMPACT Funds were appropriated in FY 2009/10 for the Bristol Street Improvements (Project Nos. 116741, 081700, and 136792) in the OCTA Bristol Street Corridor Improvements Fund (Account No. 05917661- 66220). The SCE fee will be distributed for payment in FY 2015/16 as follows: Project Account 11 -6741 059 -17- 661 -66220 08 -1700 059 -17- 661 -66220 Fred Executive Director Public Works Agency FM /EWG /ML Exhibits: 1. Location Map Amount $16,200 13,200 7,200 APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Management Services Agency 25J -2 Q u u SEVENTEENT � �I I L_ - -1f ❑ ❑�� BBC I I RSHINGTGN �� ❑ n ❑D ❑D�oo SK ?P CIVIC CENTE Q ❑❑ O NA bo 0 oo..moo SANTA D D o0 0 0000 0 00 0 0000 FIRST � rT w 30 L C J CHEBTNUi J MILLI iS BISHOP J z O i c H N � CUBBaN s m U MCFADDEN � 3 BDRLHARp O Q O � 0] r` F-1 EST. ANDREW GLENM flllOOST. GERTRUOE ST. GERTRUDE WARNER A VE C9 3 w Q w PROJECT LOCATIONS O WARNER AVE. TO ST. ANDREW PL. O 3RD ST. TO CIVIC CENTER O CIVIC CENTER TO WASHINGTON AVE. CENTRAL [A p0 Pfl r EXHIBIT 1 DYER - I_ f- CDLUMBINE ❑ £ SANTA ANA PROJECT NOS. 116740,081700,136792 CITY COUNCIL PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ,uSgember 1.2015 ON BRISTOL NSTREET (NON GENERAL FUND) PM c.a S MIK+ STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,1,G 25J -3 PACE 1 OF 1 25J -4