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City Updates on Lammers Road Water Main Work and Tracy Hills Power‑Line Undergrounding
Summary
Staff briefed council on a water‑main replacement project on Lammers Road that started March 17 with anticipated mid‑October completion and a denied night‑work permit under appeal; staff also said seven utility poles are in place at Tracy Hills and developers are pursuing PG&E permits to underground wires.
City staff on April 1 updated the City Council on two local infrastructure matters: an ongoing water‑main replacement project on Lammers Road and the status of power‑line undergrounding at the Tracy Hills development.
City Manager Midori Lightward said the Lammers Road water main project began March 17 and is estimated to finish by mid‑October, weather permitting. The city applied for a night‑work permit through the county but the permit was initially denied and staff is pursuing an appeal. Lightward said the city will consider alternative work plans to limit lane closures and reduce traffic impacts, particularly during school hours.
“Construction hours currently are going to be 8:30 to 5:30 p.m., and motorists are advised to drive slowly and with caution,” Lightward told council, adding that project information is posted on the city website and in the physical agenda materials.
On the Tracy Hills neighborhood, Lightward said seven poles have been erected and that developer Tracy Hills is preparing the permit application to underground the lines per PG&E direction. The city said it will work with the developer and the area’s state assembly member to seek expedited review of the permit so the utilities can be placed underground as soon as possible.
Members of the public raised related concerns: an audience speaker who identified himself as a resident of the Tree Sales community said PG&E was not accepting undergrounding applications and asked the city to help expedite the process. Staff representatives confirmed they will engage state and utility contacts and monitor the permit process.
No formal council action was taken on either update; staff said they would continue outreach to reduce construction impacts and pursue avenues to accelerate utility undergrounding at Tracy Hills.
