City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Meeting Date: May 13, 2024
Report #:2403-2833
TITLE
Adoption of a Resolution Vacating an Easement at 1036 East Meadow Circle
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution ordering the summary vacation of a public service easement for utility and incidental purposes located on the commercial property at 1036 East Meadow Circle in Palo Alto, CA.
BACKGROUND
The Grant of Easement as shown in Book 4988 of Official Records, page 543 of the Santa Clara County Official Records for public utility purposes affecting the properties located at 1036 East Meadow Circle was dedicated to and accepted by the City on November 15, 1960. The developer has requested that a 10-foot easement that runs the length of the property along with two 5-foot anchor easements to be vacated and replaced for the development of a new office building.
The request was submitted to the City with payment of the summary vacation fee in November 2022 and has since gone through numerous revisions. The City’s Utilities department has reviewed the vacation request and has determined that the easements to be vacated will be excess as they will be superseded by relocation. A new public utilities easement has been signed by the City and replaces these easements. Therefore, the easements may be vacated in accordance with the summary proceeding authorized in Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
The Summary Easement Vacation Processing fee of $1,842 as set forth in the FY2023 Municipal Fee Schedule has been paid by the developer.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The Real Estate Division collaborated with the developer, Utilities, Public Works, and the City Attorney’s office for necessary reviews of language and exhibits.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council action on this item is not a project as defined by CEQA because summary vacation is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution Vacating an Easement at 1036 Meadow Circle APPROVED BY:
Lauren Lai, Administrative Services Director