TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Caltrans Utility Agreement and an Amended and Restated Relocation Agreement with the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, for reimbursement of costs to upgrade natural gas delivery facilities relating to the reconstruction of the Schuyler F. Heim Bridge; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into a Collectible Work Agreement with Southern California Gas Company, for costs to upgrade the natural gas delivery facilities in relation to the reconstruction of the Schuyler F. Heim Bridge, for a total amount not to exceed $3,500,000. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA), acting as a Caltrans Local Agency through a Cooperative Agreement (No. 07-4872) with the State of California, has coordinated the relocation of utility facilities in conflict with the Schuyler F. Heim Bridge Project (Project). The existing bridge spanning the Cerritos Channel was replaced due to seismic concerns and maintenance costs. ACTA entered into a Caltrans Utility Agreement as well as an Amended and Restated Relocation Agreement with the City of Long Beach (City) to reimburse the City and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for all costs associated with the upgrade of natural gas delivery facilities impacted by the Project. The impacted facilities include SoCalGas’ metering station, which delivers natural gas to Long Beach Energy Resources (ER) at a location adjacent to the Project and is an important source of gas supply for the downtown Long Beach area. The City and SoCalGas have incurred costs for engineering, materials, and construction activities related to the upgrade of gas delivery facilities.
On August 11, 2015, the City Council approved an agreement with ACTA for the reimbursement of pipeline relocation costs relating to the reconstruction of the Schuyler F. Heim Bridge and re...
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