TITLE
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use and adopt resolution ordering the vacation of the east-west alley north of Seventh Street and west of Dawson Avenue. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The owners of the four properties adjacent to an unpaved, 1 O-foot wide alley right-of-way have requested that the City vacate it due to crime and other nuisance activities occurring within this right-of-way. These are all residential properties, which have vehicular access to on-site parking from Seventh Street, Dawson Avenue, or the north-south alley in this block. The alley portion to be vacated is shown on the attached Exhibit A.
On July 22, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-08-0078, declaring its intention to vacate the subject right-of-way, and set August 19, 2008, as the date for the public hearing. A copy of the July 22, 2008, City Council letter is attached as Exhibit B.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on July 3, 2008. The proposed resolution was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang on June 24, 2008.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The date of this public hearing was set by City Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT
A vacation processing fee of $2,000 was deposited to the General Fund (GP) in the Department of Public Works (PW).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE EAST-WEST ALLEY NORTH OF SEVENTH STREET AND WEST OF DAWSON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL P. CONWAY |
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS |
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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CITY MANAGER |