CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: October 21, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Luis Portillo, Director of Economic Development
Department: Economic Development
Subject: Resolution Declaring Intent to Conduct Public Hearing to Order Street Vacation (15.30-445) of a Public Utility
Easement Located Within San Bernardino Valley College,
and Reservation of Utilities on Esperanza Street and
South K Street – Revised Public Hearing Date (Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Adopt Resolution No. 2026-164 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College, and reservation of utilities therein.
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends adoption of the Resolution.
Executive Summary
A petition to vacate a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College was received on April 3, 2026, from San Bernardino Valley College, owners of a property located on the corner of Esperanza St and S K St (APNs: 0141-091-02- 0000 through 0141-091-18-0000). The stated reason for the petition to vacate this public utility easement is due to the existing easement is no longer necessary for public use since no public utilities are known to be located within the easement area.
Background
Streets and Highways Code (SHC) section 8312, gives a city legislative body the power to vacate all or part of an alley and sets forth the procedures by which the power to vacate may be executed. The requested street vacation would be conducted under the General Vacation Procedures outlined in SHC sections 8320 through 8325. First, a legislative body may initiate proceedings either on its own initiative or upon a petition or request of an interested person or persons. The initiation of proceedings starts with fixing the date, hour, and place of the hearing, followed by publishing and posting of notices prior to the hearing. After the hearing, if the legislative body finds that the street described in the notice of hearing or petition is unnecessary for present or prospective public use, the legislative body may adopt a resolution vacating the street. The street vacation is then recorded with the County Recorder’s office.
A petition to vacate a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College was received on April 3, 2026, from San Bernardino Valley College, owners of a property located on the corner of Esperanza St and S K St (APNs: 0141-091-02- 0000 through 0141-091-18-0000). The stated reason for the petition to vacate this public utility easement is due to the existing easement is no longer necessary for public use since no public utilities are known to be located within the easement area.
On May 20, 2026, the Mayor and City Council authorized staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis, as required by SHC, to vacate the street. On May 21, 2026, notices were sent out to City Departments, San Bernardino County Fire, utility providers, including the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, informing them of the proposed street vacation. Staff has not received any requests to reserve existing utility easements.
Discussion
The Resolution will set the date, time, and place of the public hearing as December 2, 2026, at 5:00PM at 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California at the Feldhym Central Library. At that time, interested parties may present comments or evidence to the Mayor and City Council regarding the proposed street vacation. The Resolution of Intention will also direct staff to publish notices of the public hearing in the newspaper, as well as, posting notices along the proposed street vacation as required by the SHC sections 8322 and 8323.
Following the public hearing, staff will present, for the Mayor and City Council’s Consideration, a Resolution Ordering the Real Property Street Vacation 15-30-445, with reservation of utility easements therein, adopting a Categorical Exemption for the street vacation, and make a final order of vacation for the street as described in the Real Property Street Vacation.
The property vacation proceedings are not completed until the Resolution making the final order for Real Property Street Vacation 15.30-445 has been recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder’s office pursuant to SHC section 8325. Pursuant to SHC section 8324, the resolution of vacation may provide that the vacation occurs only after conditions required by the legislative body have been satisfied and may instruct the clerk that the resolution of vacation is not recorded until the conditions have been satisfied.
Strategic Goals and Priorities
This project is consistent with Key Target No. 2d: Develop and implement a community engagement plan. Public Hearings conducted in response to requests for street vacations provide an opportunity for surrounding property owners and members of the public to engage with the Mayor and City Council, provide input through public comments, and share in the discussion regarding vacating the public right of way.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. The applicant has paid $1,020 in fees.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California Adopt Resolution No. 2026-164 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, declaring its intent to conduct a public hearing to order the vacation of a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College, and reservation of utilities therein.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Resolution No. 2026-164
Attachment 2 – Exhibit A – Legal Description
Attachment 3 – Exhibit B – Plat Map
Attachment 4 - Aerial Map
Ward:
Third Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
May 20, 2026 The Mayor and City Council authorized staff to proceed with an investigation and analysis to vacate a public utility easement located within San Bernardino Valley College, and reservation of utilities therein.
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