Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Granting of a Utility Easement to Southern California Edison (SCE) for the Relocation of SCE Facilities related to the I-405 Improvement Project.
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publichearing
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From: Jake Ngo, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Tuan Pham, Assistant City Engineer
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Approve the granting of a utility easement within Heil Avenue between Magnolia Street and the I-405 freeway to Southern California Edison for the relocation of its electrical and communication facilities.
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BACKGROUND
Prior to the I-405 Improvement Project, SCE owned aerial utility facilities that spanned across the I-405 freeway and along the south side of Heil Avenue, between Magnolia Street and Newland Street. These SCE facilities were in conflict with the new Heil pedestrian bridge that was part of the I-405 Improvement Project.
As a result, SCE was required to underground the aerial facilities under the freeway and Heil Avenue. SCE had completed the undergrounding work in July 2020 and is now requesting a utility easement right from the City as shown on the Attachment 1 (Proposed SCE Utility Easement Location Map). Currently, the City owns such easement right of Heil Avenue for street and highway purposes.
FISCAL IMPACT
No appropriation is needed for granting the utility easement to SCE.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
The final steps are to approve the granting of an easement to Southern California Edison for the relocation of electrical and communication facilities related to the I-405 Widening Project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed SCE Utility Easement Location Map
2. Easement to Southern California Edison
3. Easement Exhibit “A-1” - Legal Description
4. Easement Exhibit “A-2”
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Christine Cordon, City Manager