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Stockton approves underground utility district for Lower Sacramento Road using PG&E Rule 20A funds
Summary
The council adopted a resolution to form an underground utility district on Lower Sacramento Road to allow PG&E to use Rule 20A funds for undergrounding overhead utilities; project cost was estimated at about $4.1 million and completion anticipated in 2028-29.
The Stockton City Council on Aug. 20 approved a resolution to establish an underground utility district on Lower Sacramento Road between Pixley Slough and Bear Creek, clearing the way for PG&E to use Rule 20A funds to underground overhead utilities.
Public Works staff told the council the Rule 20A program (established by the California Public Utilities Commission) requires a formal underground-utility-district designation before PG&E can expend allocated funds. Staff said Stockton's current allocation for Rule 20A is roughly $4.8 million; the Lower Sacramento Road project was estimated at roughly $4.1 million. The project length was presented as approximately 1.6 miles (roughly 4,100 linear feet), and staff estimated project completion in 2028 or 2029, depending on PG&E priorities and scheduling.
Director of Public Works (speaker 55) recommended adoption of the resolution, approval of a CEQA notice of exemption, and authorization for the city clerk to notify affected utilities and property owners. After a brief public hearing and no substantive public opposition, council approved formation of the district by roll-call vote (motion passed 6-0; Vice Mayor Walmsley absent). The council noted that PG&E will serve as lead agency and that project timing depends on PG&E's internal schedule.
The council's action allows the city to pursue use of Rule 20A funds set aside on Stockton's behalf and to move forward with stakeholder notification and required environmental-clearance formalities.
