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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> REQUEST FOR <br /> COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br /> JANUARY 22, 2013 <br /> TITLE: APPROVED <br /> ? As Recommended <br /> PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION El El AsAme Ordinancece o <br /> on 15' Reading <br /> AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br /> BILLBOARD FOR GRAND AVENUE ? Implementing Resolution <br /> WIDENING (PROJECT NO. 081732, ? Set Public Hearing For <br /> NON-GENERAL FUI~ID) CONTINUED TO <br /> FILE NUMBER <br /> CITY MANAGER <br /> <br /> RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br /> Adopt a resolution (Exhibit 1) authorizing the condemnation of the billboard located at 119 North <br /> Grand Avenue (Face Nos. 004519 and 005865) and declaring the public necessity and interest <br /> therefore. <br /> <br /> DISCUSSION <br /> <br /> Grand Avenue is a major north-south transportation facility which is designated as a major <br /> arterial highway and carries in excess of 35,000 vehicles per day. The widening of Grand Avenue <br /> between First and Seventeenth Streets has been a long-term priority project that will be <br /> constructed in several phases. Improvements include the widening of the street from two to three <br /> lanes in each direction; raised landscape medians; curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction; and <br /> bike lanes. The Public Works Agency is acquiring property for Phase I between First and Fourth <br /> Streets, and expects to complete the acquisition process by June 2013. <br /> To accommodate these improvements, removal of the billboard located at 119 North Grand <br /> Avenue (Exhibit 2) is required. The Public Works Agency has made a diligent effort to negotiate <br /> with Clear Channel Outdoor, the owner of the billboard, and its representatives for the past five <br /> months. A good faith offer was made to Clear Channel Outdoor on August 31, 2012, in the <br /> amount of $9,900. The Public Works Agency has made, and will continue to make, every effort <br /> to reach a settlement with the property owner. Although negotiations will continue, staff is <br /> requesting adoption of the Resolution of Necessity and initiation of condemnation proceedings in <br /> order to maintain the Grand Avenue widening project schedule and to commence construction in <br /> the summer of 2013. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 75C-1 <br />