Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.34. 4/12/2022 File #: 22-0185
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rob Houston, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Grant a utility easement to Southern California Edison on City of Orange property at the new Fire Headquarters and Station No. 1.
2. SUMMARY
The granting of this easement for utility purposes on City owned property will enable Southern California Edison to install underground conduit and the electrical equipment for the electrical requirement needed at the new Fire Headquarters and Station No. 1.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the granting of a utility easement on City property in favor of Southern California Edison and authorize the Mayor to execute easement deed from the City to Southern California Edison.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On November 11, 2020, the City Council awarded the contract to Robert Clapper Construction Services, Inc. for Fire Headquarters and Station No. 1. The construction began in January 2021 and is scheduled to be completed in May 2022. As part of the scope of work, the installation of the electrical equipment is needed to energize the facility, and Southern California Edison (SCE) will need the easement to install lines and equipment on City property.
This easement from the City will allow SCE underground conduit from Water Street to the new above -ground transformer location in the new Fire Station No. 1/Fire Headquarters parking lot. Staff recommends the granting of a utility easement to SCE for the electrical requirement needed.
Tonight’sCity Council action is to authorize the granting of a utility easement on City property in favor of SCE, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the easement deed from the City to Southern City of Orange Printed on 4/7/2022Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 3.34. 4/12/2022 File #: 22-0185
California Edison.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Easement deed
· Location map
City of Orange Printed on 4/7/2022Page 2 of 2
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