REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of the Electric Easements at 190 N. Winchester Boulevard
Report
BACKGROUND
On January 12, 2016, City Council approved the rezoning for the Santana Terrace Senior Apartments Project (Project) at 190 N. Winchester Boulevard (Property). The property owner is currently in the process of constructing the Project, which includes two four-story buildings with a total of 92 apartment units on a 1.86-acre site.
DISCUSSION
Due to the redevelopment of the Property, the existing electric easements encumbering the Property have been relocated or determined to be in excess, and these easements are no longer necessary. The owner has requested that the City vacate the subject electric easements to clear these unnecessary encumbrances on the Property. Any relevant facilities previously within the easements have been removed or abandoned. Silicon Valley Power, the only department having an interest in the easements, concurs that these easements are eligible to be vacated. Staff has reviewed this proposal and found that these easements are no longer necessary for public purposes and therefore recommends that they be vacated according to subsection C of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8333.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project was approved by the City Council on January 12, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than staff time and expense.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and Silicon Valley Power.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of the Electric Easements at 190 N. Winchester Boulevard [APN 303-16-073 (2018-19); SC 19,172]; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Resolution.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution