Item 27 - Intent to Vacate the portion of Public Right of Way

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Resolution of Intent to Vacate Portion of Public Right of Way Adjacent to 2383 North Flower Street July 18, 2023 Page 2 the alley will also remain as public easement allowing sufficient space for vehicles to turn- out when exiting through the easterly portion of the alley (Exhibit 3). Staff confirms the City does not have any issues with this portion of the alley being vacated, presently or in the future. Further, utilities, other government agencies, and City agencies have been advised of the portion of alley vacation. California Government Code Section 65402 (Restrictions on Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property) requires a Planning Commission to review and approve certain actions related to City property. Actions related to acquiring, using, or disposing of public property require the Planning Commission to review the proposed use for conformity with the General Plan. Planning Commission Resolution No 2023-13 finds the vacation conforms to the General Plan (Exhibit 4). The recommended action adopts a resolution (Exhibit 5) of the City Council's intent to vacate the streets and sets a public hearing date for August 15, 2023, at which time the order to vacate may be approved by the City Council. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER- 2023-56 will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Street Vacation Location Map 2. Street Vacation Area Map 3. Street Vacation Lot Line Map 4. Planning Commission Resolution 5. Resolution of Intent Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager