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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Dedication and Acceptance of city property for public street purposes into the City Street System and Transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1829 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
1. Resolution Dedicating a Portion of City-owned Property at San Fernando Road and Grandview Avenue for Public Street Purposes and Accepting the same into the City Street System.
2. Resolution to Transfer and Convey MTD No. 1829 to the District for Ownership, Operation, and Maintenance.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for November 18, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the safety enhancements at the Grandview Avenue and Sonora Avenue At- Grade Railroad Crossings Project, San Fernando Road was widened at the intersection of Grandview Avenue, over the city’s existing property at the southwesterly corner.
Additionally, MTD No. 1829 was constructed as part of the same project. The notice of field acceptance for MTD No. 1829 was issued by the District in April 2023, confirming that the facility meets the requirements for transfer.
The purpose of this report is to request City Council approval of the attached resolutions, dedicating and accepting a portion of city-owned property into the city street system, and authorizing the transfer and conveyance of MTD No. 1829 to the District for ownership, operation, and maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution dedicating and accepting city-owned property at San Fernando Road and Grandview Avenue into the city street system, and approve the resolution transferring and conveying MTD No. 1829 to the District for ownership, operation, and maintenance.
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ANALYSIS
When streets are constructed or improved on city-owned properties, the City Council must dedicate the properties for public street purposes. State law also requires that public streets and alleys be accepted by City Council resolution into the city street system.
Furthermore, when a storm drain system is constructed within the city, there is a long standing agreement between the city and the District to transfer ownership of the system to the District for ongoing maintenance and operation, provided it is constructed to District standards. To support this practice, the city constructs new storm drain systems in accordance with District standards whenever possible, with the intent of transferring ownership to the District. This approach ensures that storm drain systems are operated as a part of a regional network, promoting greater efficiency in management and functionality.
The safety enhancements at the Grandview Avenue and Sonora Avenue At-Grade Railroad Crossings Project was managed by the Public Works Department following California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision No. 07-03-027, which required safety enhancements at multiple railroad crossings.
On April 3, 2012, the City Council adopted Specification No. 3427 and the associated plans for the safety enhancements at the Grandview Avenue and Sonora Avenue At- Grade Railroad Crossings Project.
On June 26, 2012, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company for the construction of the project, which began in November 2012 and was completed in November 2014.
To create a dedicated right-turn lane in the eastbound direction, the project scope included widening the southwesterly corner of the intersection of San Fernando Road and Grandview Avenue. The widening resulted in improvements encroaching onto adjacent property owned by the city. The city contracted a survey consultant to prepare the legal description and map for the dedication of a portion of this property. The documents are attached as Exhibits A and B.
The project scope also included storm drain installations and improvements along San Fernando Road. The storm drain system was designated as MTD No. 1829 and was designed and constructed in accordance with District standards. The notice of field acceptance was issued by the District in April 2023, confirming readiness for transfer. All supporting documentation, including as-built plans, have been finalized.
This newly constructed storm drain system will capture stormwater runoff along San Fernando Road, helping to eliminate future drainage-related concerns.
The attached Exhibit C shows the location of MTD No. 1829. In general, the system is described as follows: a new storm drain system beginning at Grover Avenue, extending east on San Fernando Road to Grandview Avenue and connecting to an existing, District- 4c3
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owned and operated storm drain system. It also includes several lateral improvements on Grandview Avenue north of San Fernando Road.
MTD No. 1829 includes the installation of approximately 1,218 linear feet of 48-Inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), 130 linear feet of 42-Inch RCP, 460 linear feet of 36- Inch RCP, 979 linear feet of 24-Inch RCP, 384 linear feet of 18-Inch RCP, 13 manhole structures, and 22 catch basins of various sizes. Additionally, stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) devices such as connector pipe screen units, retractable screen covers, and filter basket inserts were installed inside the catch basins to prevent trash and debris from entering the storm drain system.
This constructed system will be turned over to the District via the MTD process for future ownership, operation, and maintenance, except for the BMP devices. The city will be responsible for the ownership and ongoing maintenance of these BMP devices.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable to this report.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review of CEQA guidelines §§ 15301.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Do not approve the resolutions dedicating and accepting a portion of city property for public street purposes into the city street system or transferring and conveying MTD No. 1829 to the District. Doing so, however, will go against state law regarding public street purposes and the city will retain full responsibility for the ownership, operation, and maintenance of the storm drain system, including long- term inspection, repair, liability, and associated costs.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Viktoriya Pakhanyan, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Edward Nersisyan, E.I.T., Civil Engineering Assistant
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Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Legal Description for San Fernando Road/Grandview Avenue Dedication Exhibit B: Dedication Map for San Fernando Road/Grandview Avenue Exhibit C: MTD 1829 Location Map