File #: 12190   
Type: Discussion Status: Passed
File created: 5/12/2025 Department: Public Works-Transportation
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action: 5/20/2025
Subject: Public Hearing to Consider Formation of Underground Utility Districts for Mission Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, and Beech Avenue, in the Montclair, Rialto, and Fontana Areas
Attachments: 1. RES-PW-5-20-25-Rule 20A Valley Blvd Underground District (ADG_Rev.pdf, 2. EXH-PW-5-20-25- Exhibit B Valley Blvd Rule 20A Underground District, 3. EXH-PW-5-20-25- Exhibit A Valley Blvd Ruke 20A Underground District, 4. EXH-PW-5-20-25- Exhibit A Beech Ave Rule 20A Underground District, 5. EXH-PW-5-20-25- Exhibit B Beech Ave Rule 20A Underground District, 6. RES-PW-5-20-25-Rule 20A Beech Avenue Underground District (ADG_Rev.pdf, 7. EXH-PW-5-20-25-Exhibit B Mission Blvd Rule 20A Underground District, 8. EXH-PW-5-20-25- Exhibit A Mission Blvd Rule 20A Underground District, 9. RES-PW-5-20-25-Rule 20A Mission Blvd Underground District (ADG_Rev.pdf, 10. ATT-PW-5-20-25-Rule 20A Underground District (5.20.25), 11. 2025-96 Executed Resolution, 12. 2025-97 Executed Resolution, 13. 2025-98 Executed Resolution, 14. Item #111 Executed BAI
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION

May 20, 2025

FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation

SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing to Consider Formation of Underground Utility Districts for Mission Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, and Beech Avenue, in the Montclair, Rialto, and Fontana Areas
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider the formation of the following proposed Underground Utilities Districts to find and determine whether removing overhead utility structures and installing underground facilities is required for the public interest, necessity, health, safety, or welfare within designated areas of the County:
a. Mission Boulevard Underground Utilities District,
b. Valley Boulevard Underground Utilities District, and
c. Beech Avenue Underground Utilities District.
2. Find that the Mission Boulevard Underground Utilities District, Valley Boulevard Underground Utilities District, and Beech Avenue Underground Utilities District projects are exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15303(d), Class 3.
3. Adopt Resolution forming the Mission Boulevard Underground Utilities District on Mission Boulevard, from Central Avenue to Benson Avenue, in the Montclair area.
4. Adopt Resolution forming the Valley Boulevard Underground Utilities District on Valley Boulevard, from Cedar Avenue to Spruce Avenue, in the Rialto area.
5. Adopt Resolution forming the Beech Avenue Underground Utilities District on Beech Avenue, from Fontana Avenue to Merrill Avenue, in the Fontana area.
6. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to request Southern California Edison to allocate funds, which have been set aside by Southern California Edison, to the Mission Boulevard Underground Utilities District, Valley Boulevard Underground Utilities District, and Beech Avenue Undergroun...

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