AgdaPkt 2016-06-13 Interview and Joint SA PFA

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6.3.B. - Page 2 the undergrounding of the segment originally prioritized. Street reconstruction in Phase III would be completed in the same fashion as Phase I and II. ANALYSIS The recommended resolution and public hearing are required pursuant to Sections 11.41 and 11 .42 of the Redwood City Code. The purpose of the public hearing process is to define the geographic boundary of the district and to inform the public about local regulations that require the removal of all poles, overhead wires and associated structures from the proposed boundary, and require the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communications, or similar or associated service. The regulations also dictate that all future utility work be undergrounded. The boundary map shows all the parcels within the proposed district where all utility poles (except high voltage electric utilities) would be eliminated and electrical wires and related equipment placed underground. The proposed public hearing is set for July 13, 2016. The affected property owners will be given notice of the public hearing through a direct mailing and notice in the newspaper at least ten days before the scheduled hearing. Notice shall also be mailed to all utility companies known to have facilities that may be affected. The public hearing will allow the property owners to express their concerns. The proposed underground district covers the area shown in the attached boundary map and described in the legal description. With the establishment of the district in mid-2016, the estimated completion date is December of 2021 . The long project schedule is dictated by PG&E's accumulation of Rule 20A funds and how quickly PG&E staff can design the underground electrical distribution for this area. Once the district is established staff will continue to work with PG&E to expedite this schedule. The construction cost will be estimated upon establishment of the district. The cost of the design for the Underground Utility District will be paid initially by the City but would be reimbursed at a later date by PG&E and the other utilities in accordance with the Rule 20A funding regulations. Engineering and Transportation staff have met with PG&E representatives regarding the formation of a district, and to establish the proposed boundaries. PG&E expressed no objections to forming a district within this area. After the July 13, 2016 public hearing, staff will meet with all overhead utility service providers to conduct a walkthrough. The boundaries of the District and the scope of the project will be refined. In future Council meetings staff will recommend the Council establish an ordinance for the formation of the proposed district and the execution of an agreement with PG&E. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to approve the proposed resolution.