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June 13, 2022 <br />Page 2 <br />2 <br />5 <br />8 <br />8 <br />owner of the SCG Building, Corbiz, has constructed improvements within the remaining <br />portion of alley, including removal of the outdated archway at the alley northerly terminus, <br />reconstruction of the stairs and access ramp, installation of drainage improvements, and <br />replacement of the pavement tiles. <br />According to a title report submitted by the applicant, the City owns an easement over the <br />portion of alley, which if vacated would revert to Corbiz and incorporated into the SCG <br />parcel. The remainder of the alley easement will continue to allow the public access between <br />Second Street and the private parking lot. <br />Utilities, other government agencies, and City agencies have been advised of the alley <br />easement vacation. In addition, in order to restrict enclosure of the vacated space, Corbiz <br />would be required to record a covenant to prohibit new structures and maintain the area as <br />open space before the vacation of the streets becomes effective. The final vacation <br />resolution to be considered for adoption by City Council will include this condition. <br />Staff determined that the City does not have any use for this portion of the alley, presently <br />or in the future. <br /> <br />California Government Code Section 65402 (Restrictions on Acquisition and Disposal of <br />Real Property) requires a Planning Commission to review and approve certain actions <br />related to City property. Actions related to acquiring, using, or disposing of public property <br />require the Planning Commission to review the proposed use for conformity with the General <br />Plan. <br />General Plan Conformance <br />The proposed vacation is in conformance with the City’s 2022-2045 General Plan as <br />follow: <br />The proposed vacation conforms to General Plan Goal M-5, Policy M-5.7– <br />Infrastructure Condition that states “enhance travelway safety by maintaining <br />streets, alleys, bridges, sidewalks, lighting, and other transportation infrastructure <br />in excellent condition.” The proposed vacation will improve pedestrian the <br />connectivity through Second Street and Third Street and allow for amenities to be <br />provided to support the downtown businesses and serve the community. <br />The proposed vacation conforms to General Plan Goal UD-2, Policy UD-2.7- <br />Buidling and Strengthening Identity that states “collaborate with community <br />stakeholders to strengthen and foster development of community and <br />neighborhood identity and district character through complementary architecture, <br />unique streetscapes, and programming.” The alley vacation will provide <br />opportunities for better programming with events already taking place in the <br />existing breezeway that connect Broadway and Sycamore Street, which will further <br />strengthen the downtown identity. <br />6/13/2022 <br />Planning Commission 4 –2