Agenda Item: 9
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: February 27, 2024
SUBJECT: DEDICATION OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON IN TAPIA OPEN SPACE
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Susan Nelson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company, Easement APN 2865-021-903, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
Southern California Edison (SCE) has formally requested a non-exclusive easement spanning approximately 456 square feet on the City of Santa Clarita's property, as illustrated in the attached location map. The purpose of this easement is to allow Dish Wireless (Dish) to install a wireless facility on the existing Crown Castle cell tower located on City of Santa Clarita (City) property at 26730 West Tapia Canyon Road, Castaic, California. The cell tower sits on a perpetual easement owned by Crown Castle. The non-exclusive easement extends to City Open Space Assessor Parcel Number 2865-021-903.
Dish has engaged with Crown Castle to secure antennas and ground equipment space. Dish has also submitted a power application to SCE, specifically for a Dish meter at the location above.
Upon review, SCE has confirmed the presence of power on an electrical pole approximately 65 feet north of the cell tower. Southern California Edison proposes to trench the power line from the existing utility pole south to the meter, strategically placed within the fenced lease area.
Recognizing that the City owns the property in question, Dish has requested SCE to facilitate the establishment of an easement to cover the power route from the pole to the cell tower. This easement aligns with SCE's standard specifications.
The anticipated timeline for completing the necessary work is approximately three to four weeks, during which Tapia Open Space will remain open to the public. Additionally, as part of the agreement, the City will receive a one-time payment of $100 from SCE upon granting the easement.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended action, Southern California Edison will remit to the City of Santa Clarita $100, and the funds will be receipted into the General Fund (100-462101).
ATTACHMENTS
Map
Easement-City of Santa Clarita
SCE Easement Tapia Open Space