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ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY LOCATED AT 3638 EAST HAMMER LANE
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution:
1. Authorize the granting of a permanent underground utility easement to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) over a portion of a parcel owned by the City of Stockton located at 3638 East Hammer Lane (APN 130-020-04) for electric upgrades and new electric services from PG&E for existing Water Well No. 26; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of the Resolution
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Summary
PG&E is proposing to acquire a permanent underground easement over a portion of a parcel owned by the City located at 3638 East Hammer Lane (Attachment A - Vicinity Map, Attachment B - Aerial Map, and Attachment C - Easement Location). The Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) is requesting for electric upgrades and new electric services from PG&E for existing Water Well No. 26. The completion of electric upgrades will ensure Water Well No. 26 continues to provide service to the community.
DISCUSSION
Background
PG&E is proposing to secure a permanent underground easement from the City to install electric upgrades and new electric services from PG&E for existing Water Well No. 26. The proposed easement is located over a portion of a parcel owned by the City. The parcel was accepted by the City as a dedication for purposes designated as a well site in 1993. The parcel serves as a water well site.
Present Situation
PG&E is proposing the City grant a permanent underground easement over a portion of a parcel owned by the City located at 3638 East Hammer Lane (APN 130-020-04). The current action will provide PG&E with the permanent rights it needs to install electric upgrades and new electric services from PG&E for existing Water Well No. 26.
NOTIFICATION
The Public Works, Community Development, MUD, Police and Fire Departments and local utilities were notified of the proposed granting of an easement at this site. There are no utilities in the proposed easement area that would be impacted by the action. On December 27, 2023, as required by the City Charter Section 510, a Notice of Intention to Grant or Sell Real Property interest was advertised in the legal notice section of The Record ten days prior to Council consideration of this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
It has been determined by the Community Development Department that this action/project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is granted a “Categorical Exemption” under Article 19 and, specifically, by Section(s) 15312, Class 12 of the State CEQA Guidelines. In accordance with Section 65402 of the Government Code, the Community Development Department further determined that this activity/project conforms to the City’s General Plan Policy Document, as amended.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
All advertising costs necessary to process the grant and sale of easement interests to PG&E, approximately $500, will be paid from the water fund in the well production division.
Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Aerial Map
Attachment C - Easement Location