Agenda Item No: K.16
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: September 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 2025 -190 PW Planning Area 1 Peabody Road Right -of-Way Property Acquisition
Authorizing Execution of the Agreement Pursuant to Government Code Section 66462.5 for Acquisition of Street A and Peabody Road Rights-of-Way
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Alvin Lei, (707) 428-7476
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
On July 26, 2011, City Council adopted The Train Station Specific Plan (TSSP), which includes roadway improvements such as widening Peabody Road. The developer is finalizing engineering design for improvements along the west side of Peabody Road , specifically in the area immediately south of 5055 Peabody Road ( Assessor’s Parcel Number : 0166-110-390). The recommended action authorizes City staff to initiate discussions with the pertinent property owner to facilitate the acquisition of the land necessary for these planned improvements.
DISCUSSION
On January 11, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC2023 -01, approving the Master Planned Unit Development approved the master planned unit development for Planning Area 1 within the TSSP. Subsequently, on March 27, 2024, the commission adopted Resolution No. PC2024 -01, approving the entitlements for the Aviatrix development within Planning Area 1. As a condition of their approval, the developer, Republic Urban Properties (RUP) is required to construct Street A and the westerly segment of Peabody Road, along their project frontage. In preparation for these construction activities, the City will need to acquire land from James A. Ewing, Trustee o f the Velma J. Ewing Trust (Property Owner ) where the roadway improvements will be constructed.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66462.5, the City may commence proceedings to acquire an interest in the land which will permit the public roadway improvements to be made.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Public Works staff has engaged Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) as the property acquisition consultant to as sist with acquiring the necessary land for the planned roadway improvements. Based on the scope of work provided by Interwest, the estimated cost for these services and proposal provided by Interwest, the estimated cost for this service is approximately $50,000. All expenses associated with the property acquisition will be fully funded by the Developer.
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
The developer has made a reasonable effort to acquire the necessary right -of-way by normal negotiations process. The developer has notified the City that they have failed to acquire the necessary right-of-way from Property Owner and requested the city assistance.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may delay approval of the agreement so that staff can address any council concerns.
COORDINATED WITH
Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office
STAFF CONTACT
Alvin Lei, Senior Civil Engineer
(707) 428-7476
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Proposed Agreement