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CC - Item 5A - Rule 20A Utility Underground Program Discussion s M S 9 <3 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL i CIVIC PRIDE STAFF REPORT /NCOPORATEo gg9 TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER js , /� • DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 2020 �'" SUBJECT: RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUND PROGRAM DISCUSSION SUMMARY In 1967, the California Public Utility Commission established tariff rules to what is now commonly referred to as The Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding Program. This statewide program was created to eliminate the concentration of overhead electric and telecommunication lines and wooden utility poles along major arterial streets, public areas of scenic value, and the downtown or civic center core. Rule 20A allows cities and counties to receive an annual allocation of monetary credits that accumulate for the eventual expenditure and benefit of undergrounding unattractive overhead wires in their community. This program is financed by the rate payers under the Public Purpose Program. When a city's Rule 20A balance is adequate enough to finance the cost of a utility undergrounding project, the selected Rule 20A project for utility undergrounding fund both eligible soft and hard costs and is deducted from an agency's Rule 20A balance. Because ratepayers contribute the bulk of the costs of Rule 20A programs through utility rates, the projects must be in the public interest by meeting one of more of the following criteria: • Eliminate an unusually heavy concentration of overhead lines; • Involve a street or road with a high volume of public traffic; • Benefit a civic or public recreation area or area of unusual scenic interest; or • Be listed as an arterial street or major collector, as defined in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Guidelines. AGENDA ITEM 5.A City Council Meeting February 25,2020 Page 2 of 3 The determination of "general public interest" under these criteria is made by the local government, after holding public hearings, in consultation with the utilities. DISCUSSION Currently, the City of Rosemead's Rule 20A project is the undergrounding of utility wires on Walnut Grove Avenue. The project costs approximately $2 million, and it used Rule 20A credits, which were accumulated over the course of several years. The City of Rosemead's current Rule 20A credit balance is at a negative of$157,732. However, this is a moving target depending upon the final construction costs. Dave Seeley II, Project Manager 20A for SCE, believes when construction is finished, the account may have a positive balance. The credits will accumulate at approximately $155,000 per year. The final allocation is determined by the amount of money given to SCE for the Rule 20A fund by the CPC. That money is calculated into an alga rhythm based on several things including the amount of overhead wire meters a city may have. The amount fluctuates each year. Rule 20A credits are transferrable from one municipality to another. As an example, the City of Oxnard's City Council recently approved the sale of$3.8 million in credits to the City of Laguna Beach for $2.1 million in cash, in which the proceeds went into the City of Oxnard's general fund. While cities may negotiate the terms, the general rule of thumb is a 55 cents to one dollar ratio. In other words, if a city had $100 in Rule 20A credits, the selling city would net $55 in cash for the $100 in Rule 20A credits. The City of Monrovia currently has accumulated $330,000 in Rule 20A credits and anticipates another $105,000 to be awarded in May of 2020. These credits are available for purchase. Generally, a Rule 20A project must be at least 600 linear feet, be one city block, and the undergrounding can take up to three years to complete. $750,000 is a minimum amount of money that needs to be accumulated before a project is a viable Rule 20A Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the City Council discuss and give policy direction to staff on the City of Rosemead's Rule 20A strategy. Options include: • Accumulating credits and commencing on a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in a similar fashion like the undergrounding work on Walnut Grove Avenue. • Accumulating credits as well as purchasing credits from other agencies in order to expedite Rule 20A CIP projects. City Council Meeting February 25,2020 Page 3 of 3 • Selling accumulated Rule 20A credits to other agencies to increase the City of Rosemead's General Fund. FISCAL IMPACT The City currently has negative balance in its Rule 20A account. However, as the Walnut Grove Avenue project proceeds, the budget may show a surplus. It is anticipated that the City of Rosemead will accumulate $155,000 in funding per year. However, the funding changes based upon the amount of money the CPC allocates to SCE each year. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT Rule 20A utility undergrounding is in alignment with Strategic Plan Strategy 3, "Beautification and Infrastructure" which is to enhance the condition and general appearance of public Infrastructure and the public right-of-way. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: O .is 1►a e Director of Public Works Attachment A: Staff Report Dated July 23, 2013 S E M ti ck: CINICPRIDE; KIlr NC0APORATE04*3 Attachment A Staff Report Dated July 23, 2013 (--- E M F ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ����1 CIVIC PRIM ' STAFF REPORT Ato,3,0RATED,e TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 23, 2013 SUBJECT: UNDERGROUND DISTRICT PROJECTS — PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION SUMMARY The California Public Utilities Commission provides three rules relative to utility undergrounding projects within the State, Rule 20A, Rule 20B, and Rule 20C. These programs offer several benefits to communities, including helping to enhance community aesthetics and providing more reliable utility services to customers. The primary difference among these three rules involves the funding source used to pay for undergrounding project costs. Historically, the City's undergrounding projects have been funded through Rule 20A and have focused on major thoroughfares or near areas of public interest. In each case, the City has utilized several criteria to evaluate streets as a potential undergrounding location. These criteria have focused on enhancing safety, improving aesthetics, and timing undergrounding improvements to coincide with other planned street construction improvements. An underground planning and prioritization policy is commonly used tool in other cities to evaluate locations for future undergrounding projects. The creation of such a policy will help the City to plan for future capital improvement projects and undergrounding efforts. . Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the Underground Utility Planning and Prioritization Policy to help guide future undergrounding projects in the City. DISCUSSION -'Generally, Southern California Edison (SCE) owns and maintains most of the power poles in the City. SCE operates two different types of overhead facilities, transmission and distribution lines. The transmission line system provides high voltage service to a large regional area. The distribution line system receives power from the transmission system and makes electricity available at a usable voltage to smaller regional areas., ITEM NO ,�5N City Council Meeting July 23,2013 Page 2 of 3 • Telecommunication service lines and cable service providers are also found on SCE distribution poles, and service the same parcels as SCE. The process of placing the overhead utilities underground is the responsibility of the respective utility companies involved. SCE, as lead agency, contracts for the excavation of the necessary trenches within the public right-of-way, and installs the conduit and lines for the transmission and distribution of electrical power to consumers. Telecommunications and other service providers using the same poles follow suit by placing their respective facilities in the same trench if it is practical to do so. The cost for trench repair is paid for by the respective utility companies as a part of the underground district costs. Existing overhead connections to adjacent parcels must be included in the project, providing a service lateral to individual properties. Connecting to a new service lateral also requires converting the customer/property owners' service meter panel or service entrance to the underground service. The customer/property owner can be responsible to pay for the conversion per undergrounding guidelines, although it is allowed and recommended that the conversion cost be incorporated into the underground district cost to expedite the efficiency and completion of the project. Once all underground facilities are activated, the respective utility providers remove the overhead lines and the power poles are then pulled from the ground. Undergrounding Rules The three rules relative to utility undergrounding projects are under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission and include Rule 20A, Rule 20B, and Rule 20C. A brief summary of each rule is included below and described in greater detail in the proposed Underground Utility Prioritization Policy (Attachment 1). O Rule 20A: Projects are funded by utility companies using ratepayer monies and focus on areas of general public interest (major thoroughfares and roadways). O Rule 20B: Projects are typically funded by property owners or developers and focus on larger developments or neighborhood areas. O Rule 20C: Projects are typically funded by property owners and focus on smaller neighborhood areas. Undergrounding Planning and Prioritization Policy A draft planning document has been developed to help guide future undergrounding projects in the City. This document identifies prior undergrounding districts, potential future undergrounding districts, funding sources, and benefits related to future districts. Due to the high cost and long-term nature of planning undergrounding districts, a planning document will help with future capital improvement planning efforts in the City. For example, if a street is planned for utility undergrounding, additional capital City Council Meeting July 23,2013 Page 3 of 3 improvements (resurfacing, medians, beautification, etc.) can be scheduled to coincide with undergrounding efforts. It should be noted that this planning effort does not bind the City to specific undergrounding locations. Prior to creation of an Underground Utility District, significant public outreach and input is conducted with the community. This outreach process includes public outreach meetings, noticed public hearings, and the City Council's adoption of a resolution creating a utility undergrounding district. FINANCIAL REVIEW This planning effort does not involve any direct financial impacts. If the City chooses to initiate undergrounding efforts, potential costs will be evaluated on a project by project basis. As noted in the attached policy, there are several rules available relative to funding utility undergrounding efforts. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This planning document does not require environmental review. Individual projects will be evaluated with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Implementing Guidelines prior to the start of any construction activities. Submitted by: Chris Marcarello Director of Public Works Attachment 1 —Undergrounding Planning and Prioritization Policy 5 E M F O q Q. ifI C PRIDE, CORPORATED 1g5 CITY OF ROSEMEAD UTILITY UNDERGROUND PROJECTS PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION POLICY Adopted: July 23, 2013 City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 2 of 9 Policy The City of Rosemead (City) recognizes the need to effectively plan for future utility undergrounding projects in the community. Such effort is geared towards improving safety, helping to provide more reliable utility services, and enhancing community aesthetics. Based on these considerations, the City has identified several programs available for utility undergrounding and has developed a prioritization program for future utility undergrounding efforts. Background Southern California Edison (SCE) owns and maintains most of the power poles in the City. SCE operates two different types of overhead facilities, transmission and distribution lines. The transmission line system provides high voltage service to a large regional area. The distribution line system receives power from the transmission system and makes electricity available at a usable voltage to smaller regional areas. Telecommunication service lines and cable service providers are also found on SCE distribution poles, and service the same parcels as SCE. • The process of placing the overhead utilities underground is typically completed by utility companies. Utility companies contract for the excavation of the necessary trenches within the public right-of-way and install conduit and lines for the transmission and distribution of utility services to consumers. Utilities involved in this work include electrical service providers and telecommunications providers. The cost for trench repair is paid for by the respective utility companies as a part of the underground district costs. Existing overhead connections to adjacent parcels must be included in the project, providing a service lateral to individual properties. Connecting to a new service lateral also requires converting the customer/property owners' service meter panel or service entrance to the underground service. The customer/property owner can be responsible to pay for theconversion per undergrounding guidelines, although it is allowed and recommended that the conversion cost be incorporated into the underground district cost to expedite the completion of the project. Once all underground facilities are activated, the respective utility providers remove the overhead lines and the power poles are then pulled from the ground. City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 3 of 9 Undergrounding Programs The California Public Utilities Commission provides three rules relative to utility undergrounding projects within the State, Rule 20A, Rule 20B, and Rule 20C. These programs are further described below. RULE 20A Under the Rule 20A program, utility providers pay for a majority of the cost of utility undergrounding using ratepayer funds. Rule 20A projects are typically in areas of a community that are used most by the general public. To qualify, a project must meet the following provisions: • The agency has determined, through publichearings and consultation with its utility provider, that undergrounding is in the general public interest by improving the safety or aesthetics of roads, sidewalks, civic areas, recreational areas, or scenic points of interest that are extensively used by the public at large. • All existing overhead communication and electric distribution facilities will be removed from the project area upon the completion of work. ✓ All adjacent property owners will install electric service panels, lateral lines, and other facilities needed to receive underground service prior to discontinuation of overhead service, and at their own expense (possible financial assistance is sometimes available). RULE 20B Under Rule 20B, property owners or developers pay to subsidize undergrounding project costs. Rule 20B projects usually involve larger developments or even neighborhoods which do not fit the Rule 20A criteria. Under Rule 20B, the applicant is responsible for the installation of the conduit, substructures, boxes, service panels and costs associated with completing installation of the underground system. Rule 20B monies can be used to subsidize local government funds. • RULE 20C Under Rule 20C, property owners pay the entire cost of utility undergrounding, less a credit for the salvage value of removed facilities. Rule 20C projects are usually smaller projects involving a few property owners, where neither Rule 20A nor Rule 20B applies. The costs are borne almost entirely by the applicants, less a credit for the salvage value of removed facilities. City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 4 of 9 Program Benefits Utility undergrounding can provide numerous benefits to local communities, including: • Enhancing community aesthetics e Helping to increase property values • Helping to provide more reliable utility service • Helping to reduce fire risk • Helping to provide cost savings through reduced maintenance activities Other Potential Funding Mechanisms for Utility Undergrounding In addition to the public programs available for utility undergrounding, some communities have enacted local funding mechanisms to help expedite undergrounding programs. These programs are briefly described below. Undergrounding Surcharge — City enacts a rate surcharge that may be used for undergrounding activities. This program is used in several cities that own/operate municipal electric utility functions. Local Utility District/City Assessment — Property owners propose boundaries to the City and initiate the formation of an undergrounding district. A petition drive is conducted within the boundaries and verified by the City. Once verified, an additional validation survey is conducted to confirm support for the district. If the support is confirmed, the City Council initiates the district and begins design planning. Costs can be paid at once, or over a period of time (including interest charges) and added to annual property tax bills. All assessment calculations and costs are conducted in accordance with Proposition 218 guidelines. City Seed Funding Programs — City allocates seed money for proposed districts that meet formation requirements. Such funding can be used to fund initial engineering studies prior to starting work. City Financial Assistance Programs — City provides a program to help qualifying homeowners defer all or a portion of assessments costs until sale or transfer of their property. City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 5 of 9 Undergrounding Process The underground process typically consists of four stages, including Public Hearing/Outreach, Design, Notification, and Construction. Each element is described in greater detail below. Public Hearing/Outreach Prior to the start of design work, the City Council must create an underground utility district. In accordance with the City's Municipal Code, the City Council holds public hearings in order to create an Underground Utility District (UUD). All residents and property owners with a UUD are mailed a Public Hearing Notice and a map of the proposed UUD location. The Public Hearing Notice informs property owners that they are within an area being considered for undergrounding by the City Council. The notice explains the potential impacts of the project. Any member of the public may attend or speak at a public hearing. Design Process Once an Underground Utility district has been created, the design process starts. Design typically takes 1-2 years and involves field surveying, utility research, and coordination among impacted utilities. Notification Prior to the start of undergrounding, residents and property owners will receive additional outreach materials regarding planned construction activities. If trenching on private property is required, utility companies will coordinate right-of-entry permits from property owners. In addition, immediately prior to construction, utility companies will distribute additional construction notices making the public aware of construction dates and times. Construction Depending on the size of an undergrounding project, construction can range in duration from a few months to over a year. The initial step in construction involves trenching, in which construction contractors install plastic conduit below the surface of the roadway. Trenching may occur up to individual.properties to allow for conversion to underground services. Next, contractors install new utility lines within the conduit and new transformers/pedestals adjacent to trench areas. These boxes are necessary for the underground system and are placed above ground. Once utility lines are installed, each property's electrical panel is modified to allow for underground service and then transitioned from overhead to underground services. Finally, once all properties are moved to underground services, poles are removed in the project area. City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 6 of 9 Previous City Underground Districts City undergrounding projects funded with Rule 20A funds have concentrated on major thoroughfares or near areas of public interest. To qualify for full funding, projects must produce a benefit to the general public, not just customers in the affected area, by satisfying one or more of the following criteria: • The location has an unusually heavy concentration of overhead facilities in public and private properties • The location is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic • The location qualifies as an arterial or collector road in a local government general plan • The overhead equipment must be located within or pass through a civic, recreational or scenic area Since establishing the City's Underground Utility Ordinance, the City has established 8 underground districts as follows: Underground Year General Vicinity District_Number Established 1 1973 Mission Drive 2 1978 Garvey Avenue 3 1985 Garvey Avenue 4 1986 Valley Boulevard 5 1995 Del Mar Avenue 6 1995 Walnut Grove Avenue 7 1995 San Gabriel Boulevard 8 1995 San Gabriel Boulevard City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 7 of 9 Approved Future City Underground Districts In 2011, the City also established Utility Underground District #9, which will include Walnut Grove Avenue from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard. The project is estimated to start in 2014 and will cost approximately $3 Million, based on figures provided to the City by Southern California Edison. Selection of Walnut Grove Avenue Staff met with SCE representatives regarding Rule 20A and requested an initiation of a study for the formation of an underground utility district. The study targeted Walnut Grove Avenue due to the following reasons: • Undergrounding will enhance safety and have a positive aesthetic impact in the area. • The estimated project timing will coincide with planned street rehabilitation work in the area. • The area serves as a major entry point into the City and has already undergone traffic and beautification improvements. SCE prepared an analysis and presented four alternatives. In reviewing the alternatives, the option of utility undergrounding on Walnut Grove Avenue, from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard was selected. Staff requested that SCE prepare a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for this project. The cost, including escalation factors, was estimated to be $3.10 Million by the construction start date in 2014 (See table on following page for detailed explanation). As noted in the analysis below, the City would "mortgage" 5 years of its anticipated annual Rule 20A allocations. It should be noted that Rule 20A monies are not kept as cash on hand with the City. Rather, these funds are managed directly by utility companies for the purpose of undergrounding projects. -:J - i, VI I I ekl B'lv'd' Walnut Grov i- i. 't t 1•.. i : ' , Mdrsha1l $ • t iss,. City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 8 of 9 Underground District#9 —Walnut Grove Avenue Estimated Costs and Funding 2009 Estimate $ 2,700,000 2014 Estimate $ 3,100,000 (Assumes a 15%increase from 2009) Estimated Rule 20A Balance 2009 Balance $ 1,520,000 Projected Future Allocation (2009 through 2014) $850,000 Annual Allocation $170,000 Projected Start Date 2014 x 5 years $850,000 Projected Mortgaged Allocation (2015 through 2019) $850,000 Annual Allocation $170,000 5-Year Allocation Beyond Start Date x 5 years $850,000 Projected Total Allocation $ 3,220,000 Possible Augmentation of Utility Underground District#9 In addition to Walnut Grove Avenue from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard, the City has initiated talks with Southern California Edison to possibly include additional locations for undergrounding. One such opportunity exists along several small residential streets directly adjacent to the project location. Such an undertaking would be considered a Rule 20C Project (City funded effort) and would be completed at the same time as the Rule 20A Project. This effort could be a prudent use of City monies due to the streets' close proximity to Walnut Grove Avenue, effectively clearing all overhead utilities in the corridor. The effort would also complement planned median improvements scheduled for the area. Any commitment of City monies would also require the creation of a Rule 20C District that would be subject to public input and City Council review and approval. City of Rosemead Utility Undergrounding Planning Page 9of9 Potential. Future City Underground Districts Exhibit A: Undergrounding Priority List and Project Locations Exhibit B: Rule 20A Project (Approved) on Walnut Grove Avenue Exhibit C: Potential Rule 20C Project along residential streets adjacent to Walnut Grove Rosemead Municipal Code — Guidelines for Utility Undergrounding Exhibit ID: RMC Section 13.20 Undergrounding Utilities CITY OF ROSEMEAD UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING LOCATIONS AND PRIORITY LIST 5 E Ad F .41 CIVIC PRIDE N115- 7 /ryCiiiiiir- oRpORATED e Adopted:July 23,2013 Project Priority List July 2013 Location Estimated Distance Estimated Cost * 1) Rosemead Boulevard 1.3 Miles $3.43 Million (I-10 Freeway to North City Limit) 2) Mission Drive 0.6 Miles $1.58 Million (Rosemead Boulevard to Valley Boulevard) 3) Walnut Grove Avenue 1.75 Miles $4.62 Million (Garvey Avenue to Mission Drive) 4) San Gabriel Boulevard 0.5 Miles $1.32 Million (Rush Street to Garvalia Avenue) 5) Rush Street 0.2 Miles $528,000 (Angelus Avenue to West City Limit) 6) Del Mar Avenue 1.1 Miles $2.90 Million (North City Limit to South City Limit) 7) Glendon Way 0.2 Miles $528,000 (Muscatel Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard) 8) Lower Azusa Road 0.3 Miles $792,000 (East City Limit to Rosemead Boulevard) 9) Temple City Boulevard 0.2 Miles $528,000 (Valley Boulevard to North City Limit) 10) San Gabriel Boulevard 0.65 Miles $1.72 Million (Walnut Grove Avenue-to South City Limit) 11) Marshall Street 1.25 Miles $3.30 Million (West City Limit to Rio Hondo Avenue) 12) Hellman Avenue 1.50 Miles $3.96 Million • (East City Limit to Walnut Grove Avenue) TOTALS 9.55 Miles $25.21 Million *Cost estimates assume$500 per linear foot to underground utilities (based on current SCE costs) Rosemead Boulevard (1 -10 Freeway to North City Limit) Location: Mission Drive Approximate Distance: 1.3 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along Rosemead Boulevard, from the 1-10 Freeway to the North City Limit. 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'' ' ittalIKAPRI1 Rush Street (Angelus Avenue to West City Limit) Location: Rush Street Approximate Distance: 0.2 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along Rush Street, from Angelus Avenue to West City Limit. This area is a collector route providing access to two major arterials and shopping facilities. 1 %, .: V ' A._ j 1 ‘� 4 a �, r t j —7.f.''It k. ' f''' IS 1 - 1177,,s„,11 1 ' ;,, ,ji, r ',1, . • " '.. ' n N .. w ligA 4--fYush- 1 '-a CO --' /Ill 14. i i''*.pitei Mailit6Siti. '~ ............11 4". • . h. .% ° —411P11 J ev - f i rr Li ' —iH Lak•`K+noll-Dr — -Re 0 1 A m. 'li , ' 46'ilialipi .1 I is-' . -4.:4-i'l , \ _ j 9s �t1 r . .. Del Mar Avenue (North City Limit to South City Limit) Location: Del Mar Avenue Approximate Distance: 1.1 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along Del Mar Avenue, from the North City Limit to the South City Limit. This area is a primary arterial, with adjacent shopping facilities and restaurants. z.itjagigijELTI '' ... ,''' ' -_11,111/13111- 1 r-71-4.......,.. 4U!`"" " — "..3 ..i., . .,' ki. j:s. .. . I..... , . ... ,. . . l'PV-111-iiiiriiman'AvIerf I' t• I . It , %, - ',4 I I I ' A ' • 1414.,r.1"1" „, ,_, . , . (Di '..,” '-', • ' --. ,_, , , s, ._ :•-i4' ,e•- Ii 1• . . • -',,• t... -‘ - ,•• • Le,• i*., 7 ,;; :::::,,.,,Ht,... i, ,--', . i, -..-„,..:•'-. 1 i7) '‘-' •:•ID.' ?!° . ''' ..:' 1K .-.e. ', I-, , iiii . ., y.:. . r) .1 ...,1., 1.i. 1 . :1 ,' S.. '• -• • v. i. - la-cl--.=2.', i. . r. •.i1,• . , ,,: vvil'itmor 0 St _ ._,- Ill), • , ,I r I , • a. ;„,,,,,,,,:, - .--.., ,- -, t,, • ...A.,: 4- .•'•• •.t o .r--:••-' '• --, 'I'A - , , . ' • r.''' It J-i-t_...-.10-• , -....ii-, '111" ..- S.j • ° • , t ....., - •, 1 , 1-,14111 .,. ' it -. - Iry i ,„••• ; ._ I 'o, w,r lb pe. 4... • 4 G,2r...veyeAvemb.imourat>011 611601fraii.e4.*.- . .bfb'br140.4411,„ i 'II 1 4 3 .. . •-•• ' . "3 1 — • -.' 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'°' ,.--; • IVI , 1 le 'e..1 ;21.1 .':(,,i ' 4 , .1.,., rx), • ii.,:„.____.i_ _ -4',.•`I - I .,4,... ...i,-, 1 0 • . . ,.::::, ri•°•"°1 ..A• A•A Glendon Way (Muscatel Ave. to Rosemead Blvd.) Location: Glendon Way Approximate Distance: 0.2 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along Glendon Way, from Muscatel Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. This area is a collector route with adjacent shopping facilities and hotels. : ter. 44.-4,..* <<i l';-,,,i:, !�.�� # g1 Ir, �' . .7 J r. • 1.:1. PvAiria..P ...ih at_ tW •- ,.•a. ka -ice r i,'LI k.-1-7-1:jL'��j 1L-: r • ■' r a Y r: 1 ` ilkiii4,. rr� isv 'I ' - _ • .-�,, Mai shall St '" A1r ori. } W wa P ' •--- 1 P` — ; { ')/4'. :. "-{� i i . 11. . — try". M' 'al, , lir ). 'i 1 i 4, . - I k - , . .--, f , ,J., , I ;� 1 `..:^'f.:4; 1A Y' ;. fit •d�Q�'1 : '1'r li,1i Lower Azusa Road (Rosemead Boulevard to East City Limit) Location: Lower Azusa Road Approximate Distance: 0.3 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along the south side of Lower Azusa Road, from Rosemead Boulevard to the East City Limit. This area is adjacent to public facilities, including the high school and park. The roadway also serves as a busy arterial for east and west traffic. • NY(.'r. �'--. r1 i:ruD‘ tit. -/,.7r 1! R• - �`T .9 • -_- ---_. - __— `L. frr/;Ii.,, ' •r icy 1v • e. a,C`'•}-•^ .5i - .T ? m. •. • _ ' ma j, „,,:ail_ a ' Y • rr �•• r ' , 1 `!I/r�- NF 1'1, "5,4 n' a •” ._. 7J; - n"1107r ;� • All ,r l',..• r * F j p bar q..t�„tF •V A•rr_. n' �1� i 4,l', Rose9len 51„1 r . / _6- • 1 r� _. ' ''''•:'f'"i &owl? ., : b• — t ; i3 • p riSt ,wr 1r '' r� ton T �aCJ�► ., r r �` +`. �•, j t * I �C") L. I.lI II - r1 la ti ,t.1,_ 4.r a ' fa'r� a(' I t l I • m. ,Ii Olt d I •-�Den\o Sta ,._ w_+' r, ',•,, _ `► -a.,;a'Rd ,� _ 7 , 1. I"� .•r > 4 �. .. Lowet A? - r,d+ telfr --- - . �, ,, per• '•••i. .�"y r3iL w ".`..� `�. 4•. • _ p� 'hit,-`I��' .Ryi At MrIr�ISiRi1 + ii �' y�. 4 p 5 * te• �. I.. V.• n t { rl'-'i; • ���, r ' it I'.Irrk, RII rl$1i r , Ir i r.�. 1 Temple City Boulevard (Valley Boulevard to North City Limit) Location: Temple City Boulevard Approximate Distance: 0.2 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along Temple City Boulevard, from Valley Boulevard to the North City Limit. This area abuts some commercial and industrial uses toward the northern City Limits. r 4.0-. I it,. ..,.,,.. 4,‘ • i It , -iiii , :',-*,•-•_ ;* 1011. After.,-..**4 ..•a — i --i ---AL 111 I. ' - ` .' �. , "*.e-;',.. tts. __at, # _ � _ +- joft -"r !,, 1 czilkl:4 . .. :-4... ' lit''''..z.-'"'--i 441'A1;4,-2:4 lir 1 *4, , i k i .......a: -. 4 ''4y . I %* - [ atom .moirowiao, VallI eyA vo ':.. 744. ,.�, ., , , r ,4 i San Gabriel Boulevard (Walnut Grove Avenue to South City Limit) Location: San Gabriel Boulevard Approximate Distance: 0.65 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along San Gabriel Boulevard, from Towne Center Drive to the South City Limit. This area is adjacent to a busy commercial corridor including hotels, restaurants, and shopping facilities. I Niw..00 ,, _ ID _,,„,,,.._,/, r ` o,1 �`' t, c,40;,,i . ' ` • 1. It i • Wj vy \ate _ Tl -, k N� Ntt oa \ t '1 a^ H b ► . �j, \`' !Gq. ' ` ,sem�'.:."•' , • - 1._ vi ` 1 I ( n -/ . ' VI-, //J . f. ,. K r Marshall Street (West City Limit to Rio Hondo Avenue) Location: Marshall Street Approximate Distance: 1.25 Miles Potential Funding Source: Rule 20A Above ground utilities are located along Marshall Street, from the West City Limit to Rio Hondo Avenue. This area serves as a collector route, with connections to several major arterial roadways. M' Y - .8 i yr• ••.r. feels St. .44-....,:.. .,.........-,44.7.4....-.A•- ,yy x d v� 'rid eev • '� ,R‘L� }�� – ,. �^,t • GUP.SSrSrKi �, ail"r1.—>' }ac- r. i . • , t�2 t, `� a)"A.e. -r ., ut.iim '4F,1 ++ • J3?'•'r ' •.�t A c ,.„,-.1. .►.17 /• a •\?,,,.., rQ, ;" s. ' rP1`r'`` { r R alpi St _.tom _• i' (D• �_ r+ WAS,. A til I...... - •{� y-. �'- + 4 A_ 'W''� i j .i Q i rR .hU�ft-'^oE,? w` v . ra) • �\' ..V" F '4 Q»�i.�+'.' �l , '—• �t).'•-Ad-Ad — t�` (�l _ iy+r,r � ,..�/. 0. - (i a�C.+a�- 71. $tel., r. T. Idr r.`:„) .• •tt .�'-r_ 1 .di maim ,o N1F ' v.'k.h 'S —{ -'--=--- Marsh �WSt =o • .,• , ru J I .b t4, m• moi' °4,•9.r.i !_7 - '� °� 1 t[l t.,3�.�.1ra}.#.` .(Y�1 ,-. �,, ,+Aiab- .T.:1 '1: y'., r'f,I" w -,..- I� j-_e:.�� '..p;.:*e`, ;0M.lig"11 1 .S it I 7 ' _ . ! '+`.r� (tl;� to f.7�d':rJ'Mn1� 1�1) _ ' _ ._ A'Ill 'Y 0, ; .t rM .c�• Q r� 4 S .'u. '.: ,_ ti _„v.-it 1-- - l>In'ey-Sl -—,\e,{`�� all `` +ll .u.,1 •,. .1 tRt , .• ,;.. . .de l " ° �. .�,r-t AS . , `° oaj2 �+114 t� Flatr Dr= . . Fillitli'• liri . • I 1 1 ASCE field walk review 10/13/2009 provided the > SFOp tAN suggestion for boundary options that will also fit ` ----- > O°r into the allocation analysis. &O _ >- YO TO Option)#1 to UG the OH Olney 16kv tap on M�4. SSiw is Walnut Grove Avenue from Marshall Street O��R > north to tap dead-end s/o Valley Blvd. L.71 ¢ > BWE CIR Option#2 to UG the OH Olney 16kv tap w Co w on Walnut Grove Avenue from the UG- rn OH Riser Pole n/o Valley Blvd to the tap G tto DELL S� m o v dead-end s!o Mission Drive. And UG ¢o -5, D CC the OH Section of the Edmond 4kv on p 0 > 0 -' Walnut Grove Avenue from the UG-OH Yis.3> EDMOND DR Riser Pole n/o Valley Blvd to the UG-OH o ,;w1- 0 Riser Pole s/o Mission Drive. cc 5> o `< O ABILENE ST co � � Ec9 ABILE ST \ LAWRENCE AV Option#3 is the above two options o z c: combined into the City proposed ¢ 13 R20A boundary on Walnut Grove i.71. SCOTT ST Avenue between Marshall Street& m NEWBY AV Mission Drive. g a < IT ¢ HOVEY ST :o` \ >) t w BENTELAV K o - m cz cri n.) y. Cf: x VALLEY BLVD o z a ;. Z oOF >-• Option#4 is selected boundary 0cn p C) i q cO0 STEEL north&south of Valley Blvd — o _ z NEVADA AV "e j• = m NEVADAA -J D o z GUESS ST GUESS GUESS pT RAH qr �, RALPH ST RALPH ST a SH1 PL > W Q CC o <9 DE ADALENA ST ¢ WMgji– DEAD 9�� > > !0 9 Q F. G NORWOOD PL F J NORWOOD PL NORWQOD < Z a w w cc I oG Cr) w MAH �.ry 1- ii, F� S E M f City of Rosemead N Legend .° ' -, o Project Location Map A . Project Location Utility Underground District Streets -0. j Rule 20A Rosemead , ,.�- Walnut Grove Av From Marshall St to Mission Dr ck r5 E M e o t \\\............. :I:: F2:l)E 45 a. + 9 MISSION DR Walnut Grove Utility Underground Project Information Meeting Notice ,-- The The Ciiy of Rosemead and Southern California Edison (SCE)will be hosting an information meeting at the w Rosemead Community Recreation Center(3936 Muscatel) on Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 PM to provide > additional information regarding a proposed utility undergrounding project. _1_,..<1.,_ „...„__. In 2010, the Rosemead City Council authorized staff to pursue an underground district on Walnut Grove Avenue 0 (from Marshall Avenue to Valley Boulevard). This area was selected since this area is a major entry point into the 0 City and that undergrounding utilities will provide additional aesthetic and safety benefits to the area. At this time, I- the City Is interested in providing more information regarding this proposed project. As planned, construction Z f activities will take place in March 2014. ¢— 1` If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact the City of Rosemead at(626)569-2150. VALLEY BLVD Project Location: Walnut Grove Avenue(from the Interstate 10 Freeway to Valley Boulevard) About Utility Undergroundinq The underground district is funded through a program called Rule 20A, which is a set of policies and procedures established by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)to regulate and fund the conversion of overhead electric equipment to underground facilities, a process called"undergrounding". Under Rule 20A, undergrounding PROJECT projects are financed by certain monies set-aside for communities by utility companies. AREA The process of placing the overhead utilities underground Is the responsibility of the respective utility companies involved. SCE, as lead agency, contracts for the excavation of the necessary trenches within the public right-of- way, and installs the conduit and lines for the transmission and distribution of electrical power to consumers. -.\. Telecommunications and other service providers using the same poles follow suit by placing their respective facilities in the same trench if it is practical to do so. The cost for trench repair Is paid for by the respective utility companies as a part of the underground district costs. Existing overhead connections to adjacent parcels must be done by providing a service lateral which is included In the underground district costs. MARSHALL S r 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2011-01 ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE BETWEEN MARSHALL AVENUE AND VALLEY BOULEVARD WHEREAS, Chapter 13, Section 13.20 of the City's Municipal Code establishes a procedure for the creation of underground utility districts and requires as the initial step in such procedure holding a public hearing to ascertain whether public necessity, health, safety, or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures and the undergrounding installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar service in any such district; and WHEREAS, it has been recommended that such an underground utility district, herein after called District 2011-01; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on April 26, 2011 in the City Council Chambers at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, to ascertain whether public necessity, health, safety, or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar services as more fully shown on the attached Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, notice of such hearing has been given to all affected property owners as shown on the last equalized roll and utilities concerned; and WHEREAS, such hearing has been duly and regularly held, and all persons interested have been given an opportunity to be heard. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rosemead hereby declares and finds the following: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Rosemead hereby finds and determines that the public necessity, health, safety, and welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associates overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar service in the areas shown as properties within this area more fully shown on the map as Exhibit"A" and said area is hereby established as Underground Utility District No. 2011- 01. Section 2. That the following exceptions in said Underground Utility District No. 2011-1 are permissible and are hereby authorized: 1. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, such as surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts. 2. Temporary poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used or to be used in conjunction with construction projects. Section 3. That the removal and underground installation is scheduled to start in approximately spring 2014 and to be completed in reasonable time thereafter. Section 4. That the Southern California Edison Company has agreed to charge against the City of Rosemead's Rule 20A allocations all costs of converting to underground each customer's service lateral, and of converting and relocation, as necessary, the overhead service entrance to accept the underground service lateral. Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Rosemead City Council this 26th day of April, 2011. -44111� , , . Ste 4:1i Ly,Mayor ATTEST: Tloria Molleda City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: C41 IeeA&-/6 Rachelichman City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. CITY OF ROSEMEAD I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2011-20 being: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO ESTABLISH UNCERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2011-01 ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE BETWEEN MARSHALL AVENUE AND VALLEY BOULEVARD was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 26th of April, 2011, by the following vote to wit: Yes:Alarcon, Arrnenta, Clark, Low,Ly No: None Abstain: None Absent: None .Zl;a PUL-Q,61 oria Moileda City Clerk Possible Rule 20C Underground Utility District c _ ;a: ail�� (;1ud Valley L{v'c1 17-1::11:1, ._. 4 ' .41 �hpri' err r;:iru � +. � 1 I,4r. on IM's. .1 4',.....44.,, • . I! 1 E f - rF1' SI III -a 41. 1 P x, �; � a19t'le ".. i(( �+ I.' r Small Residential :. `� :. streets adjacent to • ". 41...7"14/ 1 < ' 44•04 P, �'hv;4.41 4444 Walnut Grove Ave 3 $. _ 6,. 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Cf ^^ 4� r tom, -- J r �f..r., RMC Chapter 13.20 UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS Sections: 13.20.010 Short title. 13.20.020 Definitions. 13.20.030 Hearing to establish need for underground utility district. 13.20.040 Designation of underground utility districts. 13.20.050 Unlawful acts. 13.20.060 Exception, emergency or unusual circumstances. 13.20.070 Other exceptions. 13.20.080 Notice to property owners and utility companies. 13.20.090 Responsibility of utility companies. 13.20.100 Responsibility of property owners. 13.20.110 Responsibility of city. 13.20.120 Time extension. 13.20.010 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Underground Utility District Ordinance of the City of Rosemead." (Prior code § 11000) 13.20.020 Definitions. Whenever in this chapter the words or phrases hereinafter in this section defined are used, they shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the following definitions: "Commission" means the Public Utilities Commission of the state of California. "Person" means and includes individuals, firms,corporations, partnerships and their agents and employees. "Poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures" means poles, towers, supports, wires, conductors, guys, stubs,platforms,cross-arms, braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, communication circuits, appliances,attachments and appurtenances located aboveground within a district and used or useful in supplying electric communication or similar or associated service. "Underground utility district" or "district" means that area in the city within which poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures are prohibited as such area is described in a resolution adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.20.040. "Utility" includes all persons or entities supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service by means of electric materials or devices. (Prior code § 11001) 13.20.030 Hearing to establish need for underground utility district. The Council may from time to time call public hearings to ascertain whether the public necessity, health, safety or welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures within designated areas of the city and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication or similar or associated service. Prior to holding such public hearing, the City Engineer shall consult all affected utilities and shall prepare a report for submission at such hearing containing, among other information, the extent of such utilities'participation and estimates of the total costs to the city and affected property owners. Such report shall also contain an estimate of the time required to complete such underground installation and removal of overhead facilities. Upon receipt of the report,the City Clerk shall prepare petitions which briefly summarize the Engineer's report for the proposed district or districts.Upon receipt of a petition signed by more than sixty(60)percent of the owners of property as shown on the last equalized assessment roll within a proposed district,the City Council may set a date for the public hearing described herein. The City Clerk shall notify all affected property owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and utilities concerned by mail of the time and place of such hearings at least ten days prior to the date thereof. Each such hearing shall be open to the public and may be continued from time to time. At each such hearing all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The decision of the Council shall be final and conclusive. (Prior code § 11002) 13.20.040 Designation of underground utility districts. If, after any such public hearing the Council finds that the public necessity,health, safety or welfare requires such removal and such underground installation within a designated area,the Council shall,by resolution,declare such designated area an underground utility district and order such removal and underground installation. Such resolution shall include a description of the area comprising such district and shall fix the time within which such removal and underground installation shall be accomplished and within which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground service. A reasonable time shall be allowed for such removal and underground installation,with due regard for the availability of labor,materials, and equipment necessary for such removal and for the installation of such underground facilities as may be occasioned thereby. (Prior code § 11003) 13.20.050 Unlawful acts. Whenever the Council creates an underground utility district and orders the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures therein as provided in Section 13.20.040,it shall be unlawful for any person or utility to erect,construct,place,keep, maintain, continue, employ or operate poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures in the district after the date when the overhead facilities are required to be removed by such resolution,except as the overhead facilities may be required to furnish service to an owner or occupant of property prior to the performance by such owner or occupant of the underground work necessary for such owner or occupant to continue to receive utility service as provided in Section 13.20.100,and for such reasonable time required to remove the facilities after the work has been performed,and except as otherwise provided herein. (Prior code § 11004) 13.20.060 Exception, emergency or unusual circumstances. Notwithstanding the provisions of this code, overhead facilities may be installed and maintained for a period, not to exceed thirty(30) days, without authority of the Council in order to provide emergency service. The Director of Public Works (City Manager) may grant special permission on such terms as the Director of Public Works (City Manager) may deem appropriate, in cases of unusual circumstances,without discrimination as to any person or utility,to erect, construct, install,maintain, use or operate poles,overhead wires and associated overhead structures. (Prior code § 11005) 13.20.070 Other exceptions. The provisions of this chapter and any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 13.20.040 shall not apply to the following types of facilities, unless otherwise provided in such resolution: A. Any municipal facilities or equipment installed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; B. Poles or electroliers used exclusively for street lighting; C. Overhead wires (exclusive of supporting structures) crossing any portion of a district within which overhead wires have been prohibited, or connecting to buildings on the perimeter of a district,when such wires originate in an area from which poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures are not prohibited; D. Poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used for the transmission of electric energy at nominal voltages in excess of thirty-four thousand five hundred (34,500)volts; E. Overhead wires attached to the exterior surface of a building by means of a bracket or other fixture and extending from one location on the building to another location on the same building or to an adjacent building without crossing any public street; F. Antennae, associated equipment and supporting structures, used by a utility for furnishing communication services; G. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities such as surface mounted transformers,pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts; H. Temporary poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures used or to be used in conjunction with construction projects. (Prior code § 11006) 13.20.080 Notice to property owners and utility companies. Within ten days after the effective date of a resolution adopted pursuant to Section 13.20.040,the City Clerk shall notify all affected utilities and all persons owning real property within the district created by said resolution of the adoption thereof. The City Clerk shall further notify such affected property owners of the necessity that, if they or any other person occupying such property desire to continue to receive electric, communication or similar or associated service,they or such occupant shall provide all necessary facility changes on their premises so as to receive such service from the lines of the supplying utility or utilities at a new location, subject to the applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the respective utility or utilities on file with the Commission. Notification by the City Clerk shall be made by mailing a copy of the resolution adopted pursuant to Section 13.20.040,together with a copy of this chapter,to affected property owners as such are shown on the last equalized assessment roll and to the affected utilities. (Prior code § 11007) 13.20.090 Responsibility of utility companies. If underground construction is necessary to provide utility service within a district created by any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 13.20.040,the supplying utility shall furnish that portion of the conduits,conductors and associated equipment required to be furnished by it under its applicable rules,regulations and tariffs on file with the Commission. (Prior code § 11008) 13.20.100 Responsibility of property owners. A. Every person owning, operating,leasing, occupying or renting a building or structure within a district shall construct and provide that portion of the service connection on his or her property between the facilities referred to in Section 13.20.040 and the termination facility on or within the building or structure being served. If the above is not accomplished by any person within the time provided for in the resolution enacted pursuant to Section 13.20.040,the City Engineer shall give notice in writing to the person in possession of such premises, and a notice in writing to the owner thereof as shown on the last equalized assessment roll,to provide the required underground facilities within ten days after receipt of such notice. B. The notice to provide the required underground facilities may be given either by personal service or by mail. In case of service by mail on either of such persons,the notice must be deposited in the United States mail in a sealed envelope with postage prepaid,addressed to the person in possession of such premises at such premises,and the notice must be addressed to the owner thereof as such owner's name appears,and must be addressed to such owner's last known address as the same appears on the last equalized assessment roll, and when no address appears,to General Delivery,City of Rosemead. If notice is given by mail, such notice shall be deemed to have been received by the person to whom it has been sent within forty-eight(48)hours after the mailing thereof. If notice is given by mail to either the owner or occupant of such premises,the City Engineer shall,within forty-eight(48)hours after the mailing thereof, cause a copy thereof,printed on a card not less than eight inches by ten inches in size,to be posted in a conspicuous place on said premises. C. The notice given by the City Engineer to provide the required underground facilities shall particularly specify what work is required to be done, and shall state that if the work is not completed within thirty(30)days after receipt of such notice,the City Engineer will provide such required underground facilities,in which case the cost and expense thereof will be assessed against the property benefited and become a lien upon such property. D. If upon the expiration of the thirty(30)days period the required underground facilities have not been provided,the City Engineer shall forthwith proceed to do the work,provided,however, if such premises are unoccupied and no electric or communications services are being furnished thereto,the City Engineer may in lieu of providing the required underground facilities, authorize the disconnection and removal of any and all overhead service wires and associated facilities supplying utility service to the property. Upon completion of the work by the City Engineer, he or she shall file a written report with the City Council setting forth the fact that the required underground facilities have been provided and the cost thereof, together with a legal description of the property against which such cost is to be assessed. The Council shall thereupon fix a time and place for hearing protests against the assessment of the cost of such work upon such premises,which time shall not be less than ten days thereafter. E. Upon the City Council's fixing of a time and place for the hearing of such protests, the City Engineer shall immediately give a notice in writing to the person in possession of such premises, and a notice in writing thereof to the owner thereof, in the manner hereinabove provided for the giving of the notice to provide the required underground facilities, of the time and place that the Council will pass upon such report and will hear protests against such assessment. Such notice shall also set forth the amount of the proposed assessment. F. Upon the date and hour set for the hearing of protests,the Council shall hear and consider the report and all protests, if there be any, and then proceed to affirm, modify or reject the assessment. G. If any assessment is not paid within five days after its confirmation by the Council, the amount of the assessment shall become a lien upon the property against which the assessment is made by the City Engineer, and the City Engineer is directed to turn over to the Assessor and Tax Collector a notice of lien on each of the properties on which the assessment has not been paid, and the Assessor and Tax Collector shall add the amount of the assessment to the next regular bill for taxes levied against the premises upon which assessment was not paid. The assessment shall be due and payable at the same time as the property taxes are due and payable, and if not paid when due and payable, shall bear interest at the rate of six percent per annum. (Prior code § 11009) 13.20.110 Responsibility of city. The city shall remove at its own expense all city-owned equipment from all poles required to be removed hereunder in ample time to enable the owner or user of such poles to remove the same within the time specified in the resolution enacted pursuant to Section 13.20.040. (Prior code § 11010) 13.20.120 Time extension. In the event that any act required by this chapter or by a resolution adopted pursuant to Section 13.20.040 cannot be performed within the time provided on account of shortage of materials, war,restraint by public authorities, strikes, labor disturbances, civil disobedience or any other circumstances beyond the control of the actor,then the time within which such act will be accomplished shall be extended by the City Administrator for a period equivalent to the time of such limitation. (Prior code § 11011)