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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-193 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO FORM UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICTS ON F STREET FROM BAY BOULEVARD TO BROADWAY (UUD #141) AND ON F STREET FROM BROADWAY TO FOURTH AVENUE (UUD #142) AND SETTING THE DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2017
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council accept the report and adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Since 1995, twenty (20) utility undergrounding projects in the City of Chula Vista have been completed. The cost for the Utility Undergrounding District on Bay Blvd., which represents the last district to be completed, has been repaid and the City now has a positive balance in the undergrounding fund. Staff has prepared a new priority list and recommends other actions that should be taken to continue the utility undergrounding program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Background
Starting in 1968, developers have been required to install underground electric and communications utilities in new subdivisions. In 2007, a total of 164.63 miles of streets with existing overhead electrical distribution lines existed in Chula Vista, predominantly west of I-805. Approximately 36 miles (22 percent) of these streets are eligible for funding through "Rule 20A", established by the California Public U...
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