Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Melissa Walker, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA DATE: February 4, 2025
TITLE: ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR
THE QUITCLAIM OF CITY’S INTEREST IN
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ABUTTER’S RIGHTS
ALONG ALESSANDRO BOULEVARD WEST OF
LARISSA STREET (REPORT OF: PUBLIC WORKS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Adoption of the Proposed Resolution for the Quitclaim of Pedestrian and Vehicular Abutter’s Restrictions to Allow for Eastern Municipal Water District Access to a Proposed
Facility
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 202 5-___. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Moreno Valley, California, O rdering the Quitclaim of City's Interest in Pedestrian and Vehicular Abutter's Rights along Alessandro Boulevard West of Larissa Street; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to certify said resolution and transmit a copy of the resolution to the County Recorder's office for recording.
SUMMARY
This report recommends adoption of the proposed resolution for the quitclaim of the City’s interest in pedestrian and vehicular abutter’s rights along approximately 80 feet of the south side of Alessandro Boulevard, west of Larissa Street, as shown on Exhibit B of the attached quitclaim deed. This quitclaim will grant access to a proposed Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) facility on Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Tract Map No. 38236.
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DISCUSSION
The release and relinquishment of pedestrian and vehicular abutter’s rights was accepted by the City under recorded Tract Map 38236, Map Book 493, pages 29 -50, recorded on October 24, 2023. The quitclaim of this acceptance will restore the right to allow pedestrian and vehicular access along Alessandro Boulevard to developer D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc (D.R. Horton). The rights to pedestrian and vehicular access will subsequently allow D.R. Horton to provide access to a recently approved driveway approach for an EMWD facility.
On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission determined that the quitclaim is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmen tal Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines as a Commonsense Exemption, in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), and found that the quitclaim is in conformance with the General Plan, pursuant to sections 8300 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and Government Code Section 65402.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff recommends this alternative as this will grant access to an EMWD facility.
2. Do not approve th e recommended actions as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative as this will prevent driveway access to an EMWD facility.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
NOTIFICATION
The agenda, staff report, and resolution were posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meetings on this item, in accordance with the Brown Act for public review and inspection.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Larry Gonzales Melissa Walker
Senior Engineer, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer
Concurred By: Concurred By:
Adolfo Gutierrez Harold Zamora
Principal Engineer, P.E. Engineering Division Manager/ Assistant City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and
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executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Public Facilities and Capital Projects: Ensure that needed public facilities, roadway improvements, and other infrastructure improvements are constructed and maintained.
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PW_LD_ALESSANDRO_QUITCLAIM.docx
Attachments: - Resolution - Alessandro Quitclaim.docx
- Exhibit A to Resolution - Quitclaim Deed Access Rights.pdf - Exhibit A and B Quitclaim Legal and Plat Signed.pdf
- Vicinity Map TR 38236.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Jan 27, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Melissa Walker
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Lopez
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez