CALIFORNIA, STATE OF - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) - 2006

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: OCTOBER 16, 2006 TITLE: EASEMENT DEED TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT BROADWAY BRIDGE APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1" Reading o Ordinance on 2"" Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO --- FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation to grant a highway easement for the Broadway Bridge Overcrossing. DISCUSSION In the mid 1980's, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) built the Broadway Overcrossing over Route 5 and the Santiago Creek Channel. During the design phase of the project, Caltrans identified the need for a highway easement parcel over the City's real property at the north end of the bridge (Exhibit 1). During recent investigations into right of way ownership near the bridge, Caltrans staff determined that the Caltrans did not acquire the subject highway easement from the City. Caltrans has been maintaining the bridge since its construction and has indicated it plans to continue maintaining the bridge. In order to continue this practice, Caltrans has requested the City grant the easement as intended in the early 1980's. City staff has been working with Caltrans and supports the donation of the highway easement. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed action is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption ER No. 2006-172 will be filed for this project. 251-1