DATE: November 17, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with California Department of Transportation
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with the California Department of Transportation, clarifying and defining the division of electrical facilities cost sharing responsibilities between the agencies with regard to intersections along State Highway Routes (SRs) 5, 33, 41, 43, 99, 145, 168, 180, 198, and 269, effective upon execution by both parties until terminated by formal Agreement; and
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works and Planning, or designee, to execute amendments to the exhibits of the Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement pursuant to Section 2 of the Agreement.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost (NCC) associated with the recommended actions. Approval of the recommended actions would update the current Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement to clarify the County’s and California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) respective responsibilities for electrical facilities identified in the Agreement. The item pertains to locations countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved, electrical facility cost sharing responsibilities will not be clarified, and existing agreements will remain in effect that may not cover newer facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no NCC associated with the recommended actions, as the Agreement defines the responsibilities of the County and Caltrans in regard to affected County streets and roads that intersect with SR 5, 33, 41, 43, 99, 145, 168, 180, 198, and 269. The Agreement provides for the County’s share of applicable electrical facility costs, which are billed by Caltrans quarterly. Funding for these costs are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning Roads Org 45104514 FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The Agreement with Caltrans is for the clarification and delineation of responsibilities for both the County and Caltrans for operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of electrical facilities, including electronically operated traffic control devices on SRs 5, 33, 41, 43, 99, 145, 168, 180, 198, and 269 within the jurisdictional limits of the County. The County maintained roads that are addressed by the Agreement are listed in Exhibit A of the Agreement. This Agreement supersedes prior Agreements that pertain to electrical facilities maintenance, executed in 1951 and 1964.
OTHER REVIEWING AGENCIES:
Caltrans developed the Agreement
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with Caltrans
CAO ANALYST:
Maria Valencia