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Matter 25-644

Actions Related to the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program.

Utilities City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 27 May 2025
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File
25-644
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
27 May 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:54

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines actions related to the Rule 20A and Rule 20B Underground Utility Programs, including a proposed work plan for fiscal years 2024-2025 to 2029-2030. It details the collaboration between the City and utility companies for converting overhead utility lines to underground facilities, the status of various projects, and the financial implications of the programs. The memorandum emphasizes the need for timely project delivery and the challenges faced due to delays and budget increases from utility companies, particularly PG&E.

Key points
  • The memorandum recommends approval of the proposed work plan for the Rule 20A and Rule 20B Underground Utility Programs.
  • The Rule 20A and Rule 20B programs focus on converting overhead utility lines to underground facilities.
  • The City has legislated 155 Underground Utility Districts (UUD), with 136 completed and 19 in planning, design, or construction.
  • The estimated cost to convert all overhead utilities in San José to underground is approximately $8.4 billion.
  • The current work credit balance for Rule 20A is nearly $38 million, with an estimated ending balance of $17.6 million after FY 2029-2030.
  • The Rule 20B program has a beginning fund balance of approximately $13.8 million, with an anticipated ending balance of $8.2 million.
  • The City is exploring options to secure additional work credits from the County of Santa Clara.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 6/10/25 25-644 2.23 FROM: Matt Loesch DATE: May 19, 2025 Date: 5/28/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Actions Related to the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program RECOMMENDATION Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - 2029-2030 Work Plan for the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The enclosed annual report summarizes activities related to the City’s utility undergrounding program and associated projects. Approval of the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 – 2029-2030 Work Plan for the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program will guide the Public Works Department staff and utility companies to program funds, assign project priorities, and establish, design, and construct the proposed overhead-to-underground utility conversion projects. BACKGROUND The Rule 20A and Rule 20B Utility Underground Programs are regulatory initiatives, enacted by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), that focus on the conversion of overhead utility lines to underground facilities. Both Rule...