REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 14, 2019
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department
HARMANJIT S. DHALIWAL, Professional Engineer
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the dedication of a portion of City-owned property for the purpose of a Public Street easement, to accommodate the construction of North Willow Avenue between East Copper Avenue and East International Avenue (Council District 6)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301, Section 15302, and Section 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Impact Report No 10126
2. RESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of a City-owned property for the purpose of constructing public street improvements for Willow Avenue between East Copper Avenue and East International Avenue
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt the attached resolution dedicating a portion City-owned property for the purpose of a public street easement to accommodate the construction of North Willow Avenue between East Copper Avenue and East International Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Granville Homes and the Assemi Group are undertaking the widening of southbound Willow Avenue near Copper Avenue. The project will consist of the construction to the ultimate right of way for North Willow Avenue which is partially located on a City-owned parcel. This parcel is currently designated as open space for Fresno-Clovis Rail Trail. The westerly portion of the City-owned property is where the existing trail is located on the City-owned parcel and the dedication of public street easement will be the easterly thirty-three feet. The Official Plan Line for Willow Avenue was adopted by the City Council and was recorded on March 27, 2002, establishing the ultimate right-o...
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