California Code, Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 10109

Whenever the improvement or acquisition includes the acquiring or the installation of works, appliances, or improvements authorized by this division, and the works, appliances, or improvements are, or may be, under the ownership, management, or control of any public agency other than the city making the acquisition or ordering the work done, or of a regulated public utility, the works, appliances, or improvements may be acquired or installed under the proceedings specified in this division.  For purposes of this section and Sections 10110 and 10111, “regulated public utility” includes a cable television company.