REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 27, 2020
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: JASON A. CAMIT, PLS, Chief Surveyor
Public Works Department, Engineering Division, Right of Way Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intent Number 1135-D to vacate a portion of East Palo Alto Avenue, west of North Fresno Street (Council District 6)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment Number P19-04201 per staffs determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1135-D to vacate a portion of East Palo Alto Avenue, west of North Fresno Street
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment Number P19-04201 and adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1135-D for the proposed vacation of a portion of East Palo Alto Avenue, west of North Fresno Street, and set the required public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on March 19, 2020.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Gateway Engineering on behalf of the Foxwood Apartments is requesting the vacation of a portion of East Palo Alto Avenue, west of North Fresno Street as shown on Exhibit "A" of the attached Resolution of Intent. The purpose of this vacation is to dispose of excess right of way and help secure the parking area for the Foxwood Apartments.
BACKGROUND
This portion of East Palo Alto Avenue was originally dedicated to the City of Fresno on November 30, 1984 as Instrument No. 84116233, Official Records Fresno County. This public street was never constructed and the area has never been improved. This portion of East Palo Alto Avenue has been determined to be excess right of way. The Foxwood Apartments have also been experiencing homeless trespassing and theft in...
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