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 remaining portion of Esther Street, located west of Judson Avenue. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
In 1978, the City of Long Beach vacated the westerly portion of Esther Street located west of Judson Avenue. The current request is for the City of Long Beach to vacate the remaining portion of Esther Street, located west of Judson Avenue, as depicted in Exhibit A, to allow for more consistent repair and maintenance of this portion of the roadway. Consistent with California land reversion practices, the vacated portion of Esther Street will revert back to the original property owners. An easement for utility purposes is being reserved. No building may be constructed within the easement area.
On November 18, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-14-0102 declaring its intention to vacate the subject right-of-way, and set December 16, 2014, as the date for the public hearing. A copy of the November 18, 2014, City Council is attached as Exhibit B.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Vu on December 1, 2014, and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on November 25, 2014.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The date of this public hearing was set by City Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT
A tentative fee of $8,780 and a final fee of $8,780 were deposited into the General Fund (GF) in the Public Works Department (PW). Approval of this matter will provide continued support for the local economy.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF ESTHER STREET WEST OF JUDSON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Respectfully Submitted,
ARA MALOYAN, PE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY M...
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