TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept an easement deed from the State of California, the owner of the property at 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, for the installation of public utilities; and
Accept State Clearing House Categorical Exemption 2018028139. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
State of California, owner of the property at 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, has installed reclaimed water irrigation piping throughout the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The reclaimed water piping extends from the Atherton Street limit of the campus. To accommodate the improvements and modifications, it is necessary that an easement be granted to the City to allow the installation of a reclaimed water irrigation system (Attachment A). This new connection will require a water meter, provided and installed by the City.
City staff conducted a review of affected agencies and there were no objections to the proposed easement. The proposed easement is in conformance with State Clearing House Categorical Exemption 2018028139 issued on February 7, 2018 (Attachment B).
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on July 25, 2019 and by Budget Analysis Officer Julissa José-Murray on September 11, 2019.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is not time critical.
FISCAL IMPACT
An easement processing fee in the amount of $2,156 was deposited in the General Fund Group in the Public Works Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
CRAIG A. BECK,
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
THOMAS MODICA
ACTING CITY MANAGER