REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Bob Stachelski, Traffic and Transportation Manager
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of a Right-of-Way Contract with the Orange County Transportation Authority and a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison to facilitate the relocation of electrical facilities related to the I-405 Improvement Project
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Statement of Issue:
As part of the I-405 Freeway Improvement Project, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) acquired property from Southern California Edison (SCE) to facilitate the construction of the freeway improvements between the intersection of Heil Avenue and Landau Street, along the south side of the I-405 freeway towards Magnolia. The existing overhead power lines within the SCE property needed to be moved and placed underground in Savoy Circle and Landau Lane. The relocation requires a Joint Use Agreement between the City and SCE and an agreement between the City and OCTA for terms related to the use of the land.
Financial Impact:
Finalizing the agreement will result in a payment of $104,860 by OCTA to the City. Funds will be deposited in the Infrastructure Fund 31400314.46410 account.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Right-of-Way Contract with Orange County Transportation Authority; and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not execute the agreements and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) acquired property from Southern California Edison (SCE) to support construction of the I-405 Freeway improvements, specifically between the intersection of Heil Avenue and Landau Lane, along the south side of the I-405 freeway extending toward Magnolia Street. As part of the project, existing overhead power lines within the SCE-owned property needed to be relocated underground along Savoy Circle and Landau Lane to continue providing electrical service to area residents.
To facilitate the relocation, the City negotiated a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) with SCE. The JUA outlines the conditions, rights, and responsibilities of both the City and SCE in connection with the relocation of facilities, as well as the ongoing maintenance and operation of electrical and City infrastructure located both above and below the roadway.
As the agency responsible for acquiring property rights on behalf of SCE, OCTA collaborated with the City to develop a Right-of-Way Contract, which defines the terms and compensation owed to the City for the altered use of public right-of-way. It also addresses the possibility of future costs should the City need to relocate its facilities to accommodate SCE infrastructure. The contract provides a total compensation of $104,860, to be paid to the City upon full execution of all related agreements.
Staff has reviewed the agreement and believes the compensation is appropriate, considering the limited level of City risk associated with the Right-of-Way Contract. The Joint Use Agreement will remain in effect in perpetuity, with no specified termination date.
Environmental Status:
This action is covered by the General Rule that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment (Section 15061.b.3 of the State CEQA Guidelines). It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, this activity is not subject to CEQA.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Right-of-Way Contract with Orange County Transportation Authority
2. Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison
3. PowerPoint Presentation