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City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Meeting Date: March 3, 2025
Report #:2501-3979
TITLE
Adoption of a Resolution Vacating an Easement at 318 Ferne Avenue and 4120 Mackay Drive; CEQA Status– Exempt under Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, section 15305
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution ordering the summary vacation of a public service easement for utilities located on the residential property at 318 Ferne Avenue and 4120 Mackay Drive in Palo Alto, CA.
ANALYSIS
The public utility easement, as shown on the map of Tract No. 1173, affecting the properties at 318 Ferne Avenue and 4120 Mackay Drive, was accepted by the Palo Alto City Council on May 11, 1953. On November 18, 1953, the map was recorded by the County of Santa Clara Recorder in Book 46 of Maps on Page 31. On October 17, 2024, the Public Works Department forwarded the owner’s request to the Real Estate Division that the easement affecting these properties be vacated. The proposed easement vacation has been approved by the Utilities and Planning departments. The abandoned easement has been replaced with a new one. Therefore, the easement 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 $2,083 each, as set forth in the FY 2025 Municipal Fee Schedule, has been paid by the owner.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The Real Estate Division collaborated with the owner and their representatives, Utilities, Public Works, and the City Attorney’s office for necessary reviews of language and exhibits.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council action on the summary vacation of the public service easement is exempt from review under the California Environmental Act pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations section 15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Resolution Vacating a Public Service Easement at 318 Ferne Avenue and 4120 Mackay Drive
APPROVED BY:
Lauren Lai, Administrative Services Director