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6.2. B. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager September 19, 2011 SUBJECT Summary Vacation of Public Right -of -Way — Valota Road RECOMMENDATION Adopt a Resolution, summarily vacating a portion of Valota Road. BACKGROUND Valota Road, originally named Arlington Avenue in 1910, was realigned with subdivision developments in the early 1970s. The realignment eliminated an awkward mid -block intersection and created a curve in Valota Street, improving roadway travel between Silver Avenue and Redwood Avenue. ANALYSIS As a result of the re- alignment, a remaining triangular shaped area was left over from the Arlington right -of -way that has been unused for public purposes. City Engineering and Public Works Services staff have determined that this portion of right -of -way is unnecessary for public purposes and public funds have not been spent on this area within the past five years. For this reason the city may seek a summary vacation rather than a general vacation of this property. The developer of the adjacent parcel, 1410 Valota, has requested that the City vacate this unused portion of right -of -way pursuant to the Street Vacation Act, California Streets and Highway Code, Section 8330. The City upon adoption of the proposed resolution, would relinquish its rights to use 1,060 square feet of land at the subject location, and a title company would then determine proper disposition of the relinquished area which may or may not revert to the owner of the 1410 Valota parcel. If the vacated parcel is added to 1410 Valota, the frontage of the proposed subdivision at 1410 Valota may be made more attractive, and properly maintained, which will be a benefit to the community. There is an existing hydrant within this area that may be moved within the future development. The original right -of -way was granted by dedication; therefore the city does not have fee ownership of the area proposed for abandonment. For this reason the city's interest in this property may be relinquished but cannot be sold.