TITLE
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public 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 alley portion south of
520 West Willow Street, east of Daisy Avenue. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
Westland Real Estate Group, owner of the commercial property at 520 West Willow Street, requested the vacation of the westerly 117 feet of the east/west alley that bisects the building and parking lot (Exhibit A). Consistent with California land reversion practices, the vacated portions of the un-named alley will revert back to the adjacent property owner.
Proceedings for this vacation are being conducted in accordance with Chapter 3, General Vacation Procedure, of the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law of the California Streets and Highways Code. Findings must establish that the subject right-of-way is unnecessary for present or prospective public use. The Public Works Department supports this action based on the following evidence, facts, conditions, and findings:
• On February 14, 2017, the City Council determined that the subject vacation is in conformance with the adopted goals of the City’s General Plan.
• No City refuse collection occurs along this portion of the alley.
• In conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption No. CE-14-007 was issued for this project, and adopted and accepted by the City Council on February 14, 2017.
• The various interested City Departments including Police and Fire Prevention have reviewed the proposed alley vacation and have no objection to this action.
• Reference is made to the material submitted pursuant to the Resolution of Intention to vacate. A copy of the May 9, 2017 City Council letter is attached (Exhibit B).
This matter was reviewed, by Deputy City Attorney Linda T. Vu on May 24, 2017 and by Budget Analysis Officer Julissa José-Murray on May 25, 2017.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
On May 9, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-17-0047, declaring its intention to vacate the subject right-of-way, and set June 13, 2017 as the date for the public hearing.
FISCAL IMPACT
A final vacation processing fee of $8,151 will be deposited in the General Fund (GF) in the Public Works Department (PW). There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE WESTERLY PORTION OF THE UN-NAMED EASTANEST ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF 520 WEST WILLOW STREET IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Respectfully Submitted,
CRAIG A. BECK
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER