REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of the General Purpose Easement at 3215 Victor Street [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Report
BACKGROUND
The Laurelwood Storm Drain Pump Station (Station), located at 3215 Victor Street (Property), was built in 1986 and serves a drainage area of approximately 308 acres. There have been no major improvements to the Station since it was constructed. The Station currently experiences operational issues that require attention to maintain proper function and provide reliable service. As a result, the Laurelwood Pump Station Rehabilitation Project (Project) is currently underway to upgrade the Station including existing pumps and motors, electrical and mechanical equipment, structures, and other appurtenances. An existing General Purpose Easement (GPE) within the Property is required to be vacated to facilitate construction of the Project.
DISCUSSION
Due to site constraints and a need to enlarge the Station’s substructure facilities, the Project is being designed to encroach into the area where the GPE exists. To ensure that new utilities are not installed within the GPE, the GPE should be vacated ahead of the Project. There are currently no utilities within the GPE, therefore this easement is no longer necessary. All departments and agencies having an interest in said easement concur that the easement is eligible to be vacated. Staff has reviewed this proposal and found that this easement is no longer necessary for public purposes and may be vacated according to subsection C of California Streets and Highways Code Section 8333.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, Existing Facilities.
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, Water & Sewer Utilities Department and Silicon Valley Power.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Vacation of General Purpose Easement at 3215 Victor Street [APN 101-16-002 (2019-20); SC 19,247]; 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