Utility Undergrounding News Today

The City of San Diego’s Utilities Undergrounding Program says funding for these projects can take a long time and costs up to $20 million.

The Sept. 11 regular commission meeting included concerns about emergency dispatch, undergrounding updates and a few resolutions.

CITY COUNCILS CARLSBAD The Carlsbad City Council will meet in closed session at 3:30 p.m.

Print In the latest development in the pursuit of a new electric and gas franchise for the city of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric might stop collecting more than $100 million in surcharges that go into city coffers if a new deal between the utility and the city is not reached before the existing pact expires on June 1. SDG&E said it is just following state regulations and the move “does not change our commitment” to reach a deal with the city. But the City Attorney’s Office accused...

A potential new electric and gas agreement will require a two-thirds vote

CARLSBAD The Carlsbad City Council met in closed session Tuesday to discuss litigation. In open session, the council discussed the county health guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic and how to enforce them. The council agreed to reach out to other local, state and national organizations to find a way to increase compliance with the public health orders. The council approved additional steps including working with the business community to better understand barriers and finding ways to help busi...

Print NOTE: City councils and school boards have closed their meeting spaces to the public to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Public participation is possible by phone links to the meetings, livestreaming meetings and/or emailing comments. Visit each agency’s website for details, usually found under “Meetings” or “Agendas.” CITY COUNCILS CARLSBAD Advertisement DEL MAR The Del Mar City Council will meet in special session at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to accept comments from the California Depart...

Print The San Diego City Council has called a special meeting for Wednesday to vote on granting an extension to the soon-to-expire SDG&E franchise agreement, which covers electric and gas services within the city limits. However, Mayor Todd Gloria’s office would not disclose the length of the extension the mayor will put before the council. And by the close of business Monday, SDG&E officials declined comment to the Union-Tribune about any details or negotiations it has had with the city abou...