REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 16, 2015
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: ANDREW J. BENELLI, PE, City Engineer/Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
JILL GORMLEY, PE, City Traffic Engineer/Division Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
BY: ALAN JAMES, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Traffic and Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt Resolution of Intention No.1099-D to vacate the R-S Alley between Tulare and Mariposa Streets (Council District 3)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1099-D for the proposed vacation of the R-S Alley between Tulare and Mariposa Streets, as shown on Exhibit "A" of the attached Resolution of Intention, and set the required public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on August 20, 2015.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno is requesting the proposed vacation of the R-S Alley between Tulare and Mariposa Streets, as they currently own the entire block affected by it. The purpose of the vacation is to fence the alley proposed to be vacated and construct two vehicular access gates to alleviate increasing concerns regarding vandalism and employee safety.
BACKGROUND
The public alley right-of-way being vacated is shown on Exhibit "A" of the attached Resolution of Intention, and described as that certain 20-foot wide alley lying in Block 163 as shown on the Map of Block No. 163 of the Town (now City) of Fresno recorded October 14, 1887, in Volume 1 of Plats at Page 38, Fresno County Records, excepting therefrom the southeasterly 5.00 feet thereof.
The Traffic and Engineering Services Division, other City departments and utility agencies have reviewed the proposed vacation and determined that the right-of-way proposed for vacation is unnecessary for present or prospective pu...
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