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File #: 23-961   
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Passed
File created: 10/30/2023 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 11/21/2023 Final action: 11/21/2023
Title: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-56 ordering the Summary Vacation of an easement over a portion of Third Street in the City of Huntington Beach
Attachments: 1. Att 1 - Resolution 2023-56, 2. Att 2 - Easement Deed 11-14-19, 3. Att 3 - NOA GPC 23-002 (302 3rd Street Vacation), 4. Att 4 - Presentation 302 3rd Summary Vacation
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager

VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works

PREPARED BY: Steve Bogart, Senior Civil Engineer

Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023-56 ordering the Summary Vacation of an easement over a portion of Third Street in the City of Huntington Beach
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Statement of Issue:
The property owners at 302 3rd Street request that the City adopt a Resolution to summarily vacate a portion of excess right-of-way along their property's 3rd Street and Olive Avenue frontages (Attachment 1), pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8334(a).

Financial Impact:
No funding is required for this action.

Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-56, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Ordering the Summary Vacation of an easement over a portion of Third Street in the City of Huntington Beach," (Attachment 1); and

B) Instruct the City Clerk to record Resolution No. 2023-56 and the respective, attached exhibits with the Orange County Recorder.
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny the recommended actions with findings for denial.

Analysis:
On November 14, 2019, an easement for street and public utilities purposes (the "easement") was dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach (Attachment 2) by the owners of an adjacent redevelopment project located at 302 3rd Street. This dedication is a typical requirement of significant projects where a certain development threshold is exceeded and the Municipal Code for exactions and dedications is triggered. The easement area in question is situated at the corner of 3rd Street and Olive Avenue and was requested by staff in the event the City would need the additional right-of-way in the future to increase the curb radius and improve traffic circulation.
As the property was redeveloped and the new residential structure became closer to f...

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