CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
November 18, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Gutierrez, City Manager
Submitted By: Rene Guerrero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF GRANT OF EASEMENT EC2-2024 TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ON A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 285 W. SEVENTH STREET, POMONA, CA, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8341-012-932, RELATED TO THE “CIVIC CENTER PLAZA NEW PLAYGROUND AND AMENITIES” PROJECT (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
Adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-187 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GRANT OF EASEMENT EC2-2024 TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION ON A PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 285 W. SEVENTH STREET, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 8341-012-932; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Grant of Easement to SCE on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Spectrum Land Services, applicant acting on behalf of Southern California Edison (SCE), submitted a grant of easement application to the City of Pomona Public Works Engineering Division for the installation of electrical infrastructure required to serve the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, “Civic Center Plaza New Playground and Amenities” (Project). The proposed electrical infrastructure is to be placed on a portion of the City property located at 285 W. Seventh Street, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 8341-012-932. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-187 (Attachment No. 1) will allow SCE to complete the electrical service installation for the proposed Project.
SB1439/GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLICABILITY:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact at this time.
PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On October 7, 2024, the City Council awarded a construction contract to PUB Construction, Inc., and a consultant agreement to Willdan Engineering to provide professional engineering and construction management services for “Civic Center Plaza – New Playground and Amenities.” On April 8, 2024, the City Council approved a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 10521-LSI in the total amount of $1,753,861, to order the new playground equipment for the Project.
On February 27, 2023, the City Council approved the award of an agreement to Hirsch & Associates, Inc. to provide design and professional consulting services for “Civic Center Plaza – New Playground and Amenities.” On June 6, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-90 to accept the State of California General Fund grant funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061, the proposed grant of easement is categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
DISCUSSION:
In April 2024, Spectrum Land Services, applicant on behalf of SCE, submitted a grant of easement application to the City of Pomona Public Works - Engineering Division. The proposed easement is on a small portion of City property located at 285 W. Seventh Street, APN 8341-012-932, and covers an approximately 319-square foot area on the southwest side of the parcel (Attachment Nos. 2 and 3). The Grant of Easement EC2-2024 (EXHIBIT 1 to Attachment No. 1) will allow SCE to construct, operate, maintain, inspect, and repair the electrical infrastructure servicing the Project and other Civic Center Plaza facilities.
The legal description and plat map for Grant of Easement EC2-2024 are included in EXHIBIT “A” and EXHIBIT “B” to Attachment No. 1, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
Granting this easement will not hinder any City operations or right-of-way needs at or around the Civic Center.
Prepared by:
Mimi Tham
Assistant Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2024-187 with Grant of Easement as EXHIBIT 1, Legal Description as EXHIBIT “A”, and Map as EXHIBIT “B” Attachment No. 2 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 3 - Aerial Map
Resolution Approving Grant of Easement EC2-2024 to SCE on a Portion of City Property Located at 285 W. Seventh Street (Council District 2) November 18, 2024