Baldwin Plaza Underground Electrical Vault Easement

At a glance

What: Proposed permanent easement to United Illuminating Company for installation and maintenance of an underground electrical vault and related infrastructure located beneath Baldwin Plaza (1130 Broad Street).
Where it stands: Sent back to Economic and Community Development and Environment Committee on August 3, 2026 for further review. Public hearing held July 6 with no public comment.
Why it matters: Infrastructure for electrical utility service to downtown area.

OPED (Office of Planning and Economic Development) submitted request for easement resolution.
Public hearing ordered for June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM (per June 1 vote).
Item referred to Economic and Community Development and Environment Committee.

Public hearing held; no members of public came forward to speak in favor or opposition.
Mayor Ganim asked three times if anyone wished to speak; no response.
Public hearing closed at 7:35 p.m.
Item removed from consent calendar; Maria Valle requested removal.
Maria Valle said there were several questions that had come up recently.
Item tabled unanimously on motion by Maria Valle; seconded by Richard Ortiz.

Sent back to Economic and Community Development and Environment Committee for further review.

Public hearing held (no public comment); item tabled pending questions raised by Council Member Valle.

Public hearing ordered for June 15, 2026; item referred to Economic and Community Development and Environment Committee.